BMW has announced a move of production of some of its engines from the UK to Germany, 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. A spokesperson for BMW said it was "disappointed" by the decision and would continue to work with British government officials on future trade deals. However, the decision highlights the difficulties caused by Brexit for the British car industry, which is closely integrated with the EU. 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 Brexit.
BMW has announced a move of production of some of its engines from the UK to Germany, 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. A spokesperson for BMW said it was "disappointed" by the decision and would continue to work with British government officials on future trade deals. 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 Brexit.