BMW SA drawn into Brexit debate over imports

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The local car assembler says it has never relied on the UK for engines

BMW's global production head Oliver Zipse. Picture: CHRIS RATCLIFFE/BLOOMBERG

Zipse’s comments on Tuesday are thought to be another attempt to pressure the UK government to seek a harmonious exit or, better still, remain in the EU. He said if Britain leaves the EU later in 2019 without a trade deal, Hams Hall engines would lose their EU status and SA-made X3s could no longer be imported duty-free into Europe. Under an SA-EU free-trade agreement, SA vehicles must contain at least 60% SA and EU value content to qualify. Engines are a significant part of that value.

 

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