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Currently not only do Mexican built BMW's utilize Mexican parts, but the Mexican suppliers of BMW de Mexico now supply parts for BMWs sold in the mainstream international market.[10] In 2010, BMW AG of Germany announced plans to invest $1 billion USD into Mexican auto parts suppliers to increase the supply of Mexican built parts and increase the overall percentage of Mexican components in BMW vehicles.[11] In 2012 BMW revealed plans to build a new plant in Mexico.[12][13][14]
BMW de Mexico currently builds the 3 series, 5 series, 7 series and the X5. BMW de Mexico also manufactures armored high security vehicles, manufactures parts for domestic and foreign markets, maintains a large repair and service facility and a school for international BMW personnel.[15][16][17] In 2001 the Italian government purchased 30 armored BMW sedans for the Italian national police from BMW de Mexico.[18]
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They recently started building a new factory, Factory to begin 3-series sedan production in 2019
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BMW moves forward with new plant in Mexico
The company, according to media reports in Mexico, received $236 million in local aid in return for a commitment to create 1,500 jobs and invest $1 billion by 2024.
10-year tax break
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