BMW Group Plant Munich is ready for the production of the next vehicle generation. The manufacturing equipment has been installed in the new body shop and assembly line, and functional checks have been successfully completed. During this so-called "Common Function Test," every system undergoes dry runs, in which production planners and plant technicians put the machinery through its paces. All production steps are executed without any parts in the system. Cycle by cycle, an invisible vehicle takes shape. Although no actual car is produced, this process provides the certainty that everything operates seamlessly and as planned.

The online video shows the last 20 years of the BMW Group plant in Leipzig, from its history through the past to the present.

Franky a BMW 328i travels was produced in 2020 in the Toluca SKD plant, the first BMW plant in Mexico. Now Franky travels from Toluca to its new home in San Luis Potosi to be restored by the apprentices of the dual program.

Franky is a model year 2000, BMW 328i (E46) vehicle, which was built at the former BMW Mexico SKD plant in Toluca. When Franky reached the final quality check ant the end of the production line, a geometrical defect was found in the lower left A pilar, likely cause by transport damage. The car was deemed unfit for customer sales and was included in the company fleet. More than 20 years an 246,000 km later, the car was transfered to Plant San Luis Potosi to be restored by its apprentices and employees. This video features the fully restored and re-sprayed car and includes comments from plant staff which were involved in its restoration.

Design explanation of the MINI Paul Smith Edition

Video: MINI and Paul Smith at the Japan Mobility Show 2025.

Video: MINI and Paul Smith at the Japan Mobility Show 2025.