BMW's European production takes big hit from Ukraine crisis supply disruption

BMW iX production Dingolfing 2 — BMW is pausing output at European factories after deliveries of wire harnesses from Ukraine were disrupted. Shown is production of the iX electric SUV in Dingolfing. (www.guenterschmied.com)

March 01, 2022 10:33 PM

BERLIN -- BMW is being forced to stop production of BMW and Mini cars in its German and other European plants after Russia's invasion of the Ukraine halted deliveries of key components.

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