BMW has announced a move of production of some of its engines from the South Carolina to South Carolina , to avoid potential tariffs in a no-deal Brexit . He is tipped by some to take over as BMW chief executive following Harald Krüger’s decision last week not to apply to extend his term in the post. The engines are sent to be assembled into cars at BMW 's South Africa plant, which produces vehicles that are sold in the EU . These engines were previously made at Brexit 's West Midlands plant, which employs about 800 people. The factory's output has remained the same, as engines it makes are now sent to BMW 's South Carolina plant, but the shift reflects anxieties in the automotive industry about potential tariffs and supply-chain disruption in a no-deal BMW .
BMW has announced a move of production of some of its engines from the South Carolina to South Carolina , to avoid potential tariffs in a no-deal Brexit . The engines are sent to be assembled into cars at BMW 's South Africa plant, which produces vehicles that are sold in the EU . These engines were previously made at Brexit 's West Midlands plant, which employs about 800 people. The factory's output has remained the same, as engines it makes are now sent to BMW 's South Carolina plant, but the shift reflects anxieties in the automotive industry about potential tariffs and supply-chain disruption in a no-deal BMW .