[BMWGirlFL]

Supply problems linked to war in Ukraine hurt European car plants.
Volkswagen and BMW said they would be forced to curtail production at multiple factories. Ukraine produces crucial electronic components.

Shortages of auto parts made in Ukraine are bringing assembly lines in Europe to a halt, a sign that the disruption to Europe’s economy from the Russian invasion could be greater than expected.

Volkswagen, Europe’s largest carmaker, said Tuesday that shortages of parts would force it to slow production at its main factory in Wolfsburg and several other German plants, while BMW said it would curtail production at sites in Germany, Austria and Britain.

BMW, citing Russian “aggression” and the “suffering and loss” it has caused, also said it would halt production in Russia and no longer export cars there. BMW, which assembles cars in Kaliningrad in cooperation with the Russian automaker Avtotor, joins a growing list of companies that have decided that the relatively small Russian market is not worth the risk. Volvo Cars said Monday that it was ending sales to Russia.

Motor vehicles are Germany’s biggest export, and German carmakers support a network of suppliers around Europe. Prolonged factory shutdowns could have a significant impact on the European economy, which is already threatened by its dependence on Russian oil and gas.

Ukraine, though not known as an auto industry hub, is an important supplier of wiring systems essential to the operation of vehicles. The Russian invasion, coming when automakers are suffering from semiconductor shortages, has underlined how the industry can be thrown into chaos by problems at a few previously obscure factories.

One supplier operating in Ukraine is Leoni, a German maker of wiring systems and other electronic components that has 100,000 employees worldwide. Leoni has factories in Stryi, south of Lviv near the border with Poland, and Kolomyia, in western Ukraine north of Romania.

Production at both sites has been interrupted by the fighting, Leoni said in a statement Tuesday. A company task force is working “nearly around the clock,” Leoni said, adding, “We are currently examining all options to compensate for the production interruptions.”

Volkswagen previously announced that it would suspend production this week in Dresden and Zwickau — the company’s largest factory for electric cars — for lack of critical parts made in Ukraine.

Volkswagen said Tuesday that it would also be forced to slow production at its main factory in Wolfsburg beginning next week, and that assembly lines at the vast facility could come to a standstill the week after that if there was no improvement in the situation. A factory in Hanover that produces commercial vehicles and several parts factories will also have to curtail production, Volkswagen said.

BMW said production would suffer at its factories in Munich; in Dingolfing, northeast of Munich; at an engine factory in Steyr, Austria; and at a Mini factory in Oxford, England.

Mercedes-Benz did not announce any shutdowns, but said in a statement that it was closely observing events. “It is too early to assess the full extent of this escalation and its implications on our business,” Mercedes said.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/01/b...y-ukraine.html

[its55]

The Russians may have to learn to live with the Trabant again.

[grannyknot]

Originally Posted by its55

The Russians may have to learn to live with the Trabant again.

Go to :50 sec mark to see the guy with the mullet tweak the panel gaps.

[Flamingi]

BMW is stopping production at their Dingolfing plant for a week (5, 6, 7, 8 series) as well as some stops at the Regensburg plant (UKL platform).
https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern...ei-bmw,SyqwBXZ

Semiconductor crisis and Ukraine war: Production stops at BMW.
The war in Ukraine is already having an impact on the region's economy. Because suppliers in Ukraine can no longer deliver important components, the BMW plant in Dingolfing will have to stop production again next week.

In addition to the ongoing semiconductor crisis, the war in Ukraine is now increasingly causing bottlenecks and production stops in the automotive industry. As the spokesman for the BMW plant in Dingolfing, Manuel Sattig, told BR, vehicle production will be completely halted next week.

There is a shortage of cable harness supplies from Ukraine
BMW obtains cable harnesses from supplier companies in western Ukraine, which can now no longer be delivered. The work stoppages will be cushioned with flexible working time management and possibly short-time work for employees, Sattig said. More than 10,000 employees on the early and late shifts will be affected. This means that next week's planned production of around 7,500 new vehicles at Europe's largest BMW plant will be cancelled. How things will continue after that is still unclear. Dingolfing's plant spokesman Manuel Sattig speaks literally of a "highly dynamic situation." The search for replacement solutions is in full swing.

Repeated production stops in Regensburg as well
But the continuing shortage of semiconductors is also causing problems for carmakers. As the spokesman for the BMW plant in Regensburg, Eric Metzler, confirmed to BR when asked, production there has already been at a complete standstill for the last few days. As of Wednesday, only one shift, namely the early shift, will take place, according to Metzler. The company will continue to operate on sight. A connection with the current war in the Ukraine did not want to confirm the Regensburger BMW plant spokesman on Tuesday yet.

Lack of semiconductors still a problem worldwide
The semiconductor crisis has already existed for over a year. The lack of semiconductors has serious effects on industrial companies worldwide. Background: While demand for semiconductors has increased worldwide, some manufacturers have experienced supply shortages from raw material suppliers. The Corona pandemic further contributed to the global semiconductor shortage. Added to this were geopolitical tensions between China and the USA.

BMW ceases car production in Russia
BMW also announced Tuesday that it will stop building cars in Kaliningrad, Russia, and exporting to Russia until further notice. The company built 12,000 cars in Kaliningrad last year with Russian partner Avtotor and sold a total of 49,000 cars in Russia.


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[eddiehaug]

Here another source in English: https://europe.autonews.com/automake...ply-disruption

[snareman]

Halting Dingolfing doesn't bode well for the M8 I have on order...

[racerbruce]

Originally Posted by grannyknot

Go to :50 sec mark to see the guy with the mullet tweak the panel gaps.

Perhaps this is how you spell quality....KWALIT

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by grannyknot

Go to :50 sec mark to see the guy with the mullet tweak the panel gaps.

He does a better job than Tesla.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/01/b...y-ukraine.html

Good job BMW and Quandt family for putting principle before profits. Really proud of them for making the decision to not sell in the Russian market!

[chassis]

The headline here is semiconductors, unfortunate events in Ukraine notwithstanding.

Global auto production will be affected by the chip situation for the foreseeable future. 2024 is the earliest expectation for improvement.

[MicCheck]

Originally Posted by snareman

Halting Dingolfing doesn't bode well for the M8 I have on order...

Is it a complete shutdown (so cars that are ready to be shipped will sit) or they aren't starting production on any new cars?

[snareman]

Originally Posted by MicCheck

Is it a complete shutdown (so cars that are ready to be shipped will sit) or they aren't starting production on any new cars?

It sounds like it's just the plant that is shutting down for making new things because of lack of parts. I would think if your car already exists should ship

[Game]

Guys with M cars on order

[Jbrown7403]

Originally Posted by racerbruce

Perhaps this is how you spell quality....KWALIT

That mullet and the music are glorious!!!

[vick403]

Just when I thought production issues couldn't get much worse

[POBEP]

the reality is much worse

[BrindledSaddle]

Would anyone who has an order going through the Dingolfing plant in the near future mind sharing whether you have heard anything about your production status?
I would appreciate it if you can share any updates you may have received. Thanks in advance!

I'm interested in knowing, given that I have a Alpina B7 on order that's tentatively scheduled for beginning of May... that I've been waiting for since last July... and I fear that these new developments means I can kiss this order goodbye at this point.

[snareman]

Originally Posted by BrindledSaddle

Would anyone who has an order going through the Dingolfing plant in the near future mind sharing whether you have heard anything about your production status?
I would appreciate it if you can share any updates you may have received. Thanks in advance!

I'm interested in knowing, given that I have a Alpina B7 on order that's tentatively scheduled for beginning of May... that I've been waiting for since last July... and I fear that these new developments means I can kiss this order goodbye at this point.

I have an M8 on order. It's sitting in "order received" status. I had a projected build week of May 28th but who knows what's going to happen to that. I'm assuming I'm not going to move any dots until this plant mess is cleared up and who knows when that will be. It's very frustrating.

[BMWCCA1]

I have a customer's 5-series from Dingolfing sitting at the port in Bremerhaven since January 1st that still hasn't gotten on a ship. So add at least two-months to shipping even if your car gets produced.

[BEM-S4]

Same thing at Porsche, in addition to playing catchup from the ship fire they've also shut down plants - 2 weeks for now but who knows.

[snareman]

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Same thing at Porsche, in addition to playing catchup from the ship fire they've also shut down plants - 2 weeks for now but who knows.

I can't imagine how miserable I'd feel if I'd been waiting months for my car in the midst of all the current delays and then when its finally on the way it sinks enroute, only to head back in line for them to make me a new one. I always joke about it coming via the same route at the Titanic, but who thinks the ship might ACTUALLY sink????

[BrindledSaddle]

Originally Posted by snareman

I have an M8 on order. It's sitting in "order received" status. I had a projected build week of May 28th but who knows what's going to happen to that. I'm assuming I'm not going to move any dots until this plant mess is cleared up and who knows when that will be. It's very frustrating.

Oh yikes! Sorry to hear about your situation as well. Mine has been sitting in that same status... since July of 2021, so I definitely share your frustration. I'm not holding out too much hope in receiving the car given that the end of production of the G12 is coming up in June, but let's hope it somehow works out...

This whole situation has left me such a bitter taste in my mouth. It feels like I've made a serious mistake with this order and should have went with my other option.