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Schmeltz @ Mar 6th 2008 1:36PM
Seems with this news coupled with the news of VW and Audi looking for manufacturing plant locations in the U.S. that the German car companies are serious about expanding their prescence in the U.S. This is a bit suprising when everyday you read and see in the news the Recession harbinger of doom. Then again, they may feel the Recession is temporary, and by the time their new plants are up and running, the worst of it will be over. Anyway you look at it, it is sort of a gamble for these companies. Thoughts?
Andrew @ Mar 6th 2008 1:57PM
There is a steadily growing upper middle class in our country that loves German cars. Seems like a logical progression.
Galley @ Mar 7th 2008 1:58AM
The rumored Audi/VW plant is supposed to be just west of Greenville, SC, about 20 miles down I-85 from BMW. No doubt it is due to the bevy of auto suppliers in this area, and the Clemson University-International Center for Automotive Research. Being non-union is also a big plus.
Are the X6's on sale yet? I've seen a few of them around town. They're pretty bad-ass.