Send Cars, Not Jobs: Spartanburg, SC Is Awarded NAFTZ Top Vehicle Exporter

Much congratulations are in order for one South Carolina BMW plant. Recently, the Spartanburg plant was recognized by the Nation Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ) as the United State's top vehicle exporter. In order to attain this award, the factory produces a mind-boggling 1,000 cars each day for BMW enthusiasts around the world. The plant is already projected to be on track to produce 300,000 vehicles this year while exporting around 70% to over 130 markets around the globe. While many businesses are sending their businesses overseas, BMW continues to grow jobs in the United States. For more information this story, see BMW USA News' feature on the award. 


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2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman: Muscular & Smart

With some of the most deviation from the original Mini Cooper design, the newly displayed 2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman will be hitting the sales floors next spring. The new auto from Mini Cooper looks like the standard Mini Cooper has been given a literal face-lift as the front end design is raised up a bit from the usual Mini Cooper styling. The roof slopes back a bit more and the curves are crafted for a sporty aerodynamic appeal that had been lacking from the classically stylish form of the past Mini Cooper models. Coming in an array of both cosmetic and mechanical options, drivers can choose from a four different engine specifications as well as a six-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission with a Steptronic function for increased control. All this tied in with an estimated 62mpg, the Mini Cooper S Paceman is sure to be a crowd pleaser amongst European automotive enthusiasts and  fuel-conscious drivers the world over. For more information this new ride, Motoring.Co.Uk has a special piece on the car that is helping transform the auto world's concept of stylish, muscular, and smart.

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Light Inspiration: The Continued Legacy of the BMW Headlamps

From the debut in the 1960s, the twin circle headlights have been a staple icon of every BMW automobile. Though fairly common in their time, these two pairs have set BMW cars apart from the competition and has given ever BMW car or suv as very distinct personality on the road. As BMW designers and engineers design the next generation of BMW automobiles, the challenge has been how to preserve the style of the past while utilizing the technology of future. Newer BMWs will incorporation LED (light-emitting diode) lamps for the head and tail lamps in the vehicle for superior illumination with increased efficiency. For more on the history and future of BMW lamp design, check out this video from BMW's Youtube channel. 

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Mini Car. Huge Record.

Amongst the records Mini Coopers break, land-speed records aren't typically amongst such records. All that has now changed with one peppy little Mini Cooper that-could on the Utah Salt Flats. On the far reaching expanse of nothingness, a 1965 Morris Mini Cooper reached a speed of 139 mph; an official record for a 1000cc car of its class. The last record set by such a car was 130 mph. The super-powered Mini Cooper was built by a group from Nelson, New Zealand for around $100,000; thanks to some sponsors. Check out Mini Car Parts' article on the record for more information.

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