Spotlight Automotive Ltd. is a joint venture between BMW and Great Wall Motor founded in 2018.
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| Company type | Joint venture |
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| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 10 July 2018 |
| Headquarters | , China |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Owner |
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Number of employees | 3,000 |
| Website | en |
History edit
In November 2019, GWM and BMW Group established a joint venture to develop and produce Mini-branded battery electric vehicles in China. The joint venture is called Spotlight Automotive Ltd.[1] A manufacturing plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu was constructed between 2020 and 2022.[2] The first mass-produced vehicle, a Mini Cooper SE (J01) rolled off from the plant on 14 October 2023.[3]
Products edit
- Mini Cooper SE (2024–present), subcompact hatchback, BEV
- Mini Aceman (to commence), subcompact SUV, BEV
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References edit
- ^ Li, Fusheng (2019-12-02). "Joint venture shines Spotlight on plan to build electric MINIs in China". China Daily. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ Frangoul, Anmar (2019-11-29). "BMW and Great Wall Motor to build all-electric Mini cars in China". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ Chen, Dong Yi (2023-10-14). "New electric MINI Cooper made in China rolled off assembly line, market entry in 2024". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2023-10-15.