Jul 06 2008
Besides the updates related to the new Bumper harmonization, the new 2008-07-04 RIV list now shows that the letter of admissibility from the manufacturer is no longer required to import Mercedes, BMW and Volvo.
Continue reading “Transport Canada also backs off on the admissibility letter!”
Jul 02 2008
U.S. vehicle sales plunged last month to their lowest level since 1991 as soaring gas prices mauled the pickup truck and sport utility vehicle markets and even bit into crossovers, one segment that has been a bright spot for the embattled Detroit Three.
We have posted the details for you as well. Maybe this will loosen up some of the American Dealers to start selling to Canadians.
Jun 13 2008
BMW plans to invest a further $270 Million to expand its U.S. operations. BMW also reaffirmed on Friday it is investing $750 million to expand production capacity in its U.S. plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina., where it will eventually assemble its X3, X5 and X6 range of sports utility vehicles.
By 2012, the plant will be able to build 240,000 units as opposed to the current 160,000.
We wonder if they would change their minds and come to Canada if they knew 20 to 30% of those Beamers probably were imported to Canada.
Ok BUZZ and the boys you should be out there trying to convince Harper to throw more money at BMW to convince them to build the cars in Canada!
here is the article… 2008-06-13trontostarbmw
