BMW Factory in Araquari SC Celebrates Nine Years of Operation, Positioning Itself as the Largest Producer of Premium Cars in South America

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 03/10/2023 at 16:36

Fábrica em Araquari em SC (Imagem / Reprodução: BMW)

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A Positive Balance: More Than 90 Thousand Vehicles Produced and Leadership in the Brazilian Premium Market

Araquari, Santa Catarina – The BMW Group Brazil has plenty of reasons to set off fireworks and cut the cake: its factory in Araquari, the largest premium car production facility in South America, celebrates today nine years of successful operation. Since its inauguration, more than 90,000 vehicles have come off the assembly lines, and the company has maintained leadership in the national premium segment since 2018.

The information comes directly from Otávio Rodacoswiski, General Director of the unit, who emphasized the company’s commitment to producing high-quality vehicles with minimal environmental impact. “We are talking about a journey that goes beyond the asphalt and also cares about the world we will leave for future generations,” said Rodacoswiski.

Highlighted Models: Series 3 and X1 Step Up to the Podium

The Series 3 and X1, which are manufactured in Araquari, have been favorites among Brazilians, leading their respective sales categories in the country. But that’s not all: the plant is also responsible for the production of other impactful models, such as the X3 and X4.

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A Horizon Filled with Challenges and Opportunities

With nine years of existence, the factory in Araquari does not stop reinventing itself and has bold projects for the future, always focusing on maintaining the quality that is synonymous with BMW, but also on continuously improving its environmental impact.

For those watching the automotive market and advancements in sustainability, the BMW Group factory in Araquari will certainly be a reference to be closely followed in the coming years.

BMW Factory in Araquari SC Celebrates Nine Years of Operation, Positioning Itself as the Largest Producer of Premium Cars in South America

A Positive Balance: More Than 90 Thousand Vehicles Produced and Leadership in the Brazilian Premium Market

Highlighted Models: Series 3 and X1 Step Up to the Podium

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Highlighted Models: Series 3 and X1 Step Up to the Podium

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