CAR manufacturer BMW is considering a move to Honda’s huge Swindon plant in a show of confidence in the British car industry post-Brexit. The Japanese giant’s decision to close the fact…
CAR manufacturer BMW is considering a move to Honda's huge Swindon plant in a show of confidence in the British car industry post-Brexit.in 2021 put 3,500 jobs at risk came as a result of "global trends and not Brexit", an MP said.BMW is reportedly considering a move to Honda's Swindon plant
Honda's only factory in the EU makes 150,000 Honda Civics a year - of which 90 per cent are exported to Europe., BMW has expressed interest in the site, allowing the German manufacturer to boost their UK production, proof that Brexit won't affect the stability of manufacturers in the UK.“It is an immensely logical move for BMW once the political situation [around Brexit] has calmed down.”But Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson revealed Honda told him it was consulting with "all staff".
Unite regional officer Alan Tomala, who worked at the plant from 1995 to 2007, said workers were “angry, dismayed and worried”. He said: “The usual formula is one job in the plant equates to four in the supply chain and the local economy.A move to Swindon is convenient for BMW as they currently build Minis in nearby Oxford, engines at Hamms Hall near Birmingham and body panels at a factory in Swindon.Autocar reported BMW may want to relocate some X1 small SUV production to the UK to meet high demand for the vehicle here.
Asked about Honda plant, a BMW spokesman said: “There are currently no plans for additional plant locations in the UK.”We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at
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