BMW LEADS RETURN TO WORK FOR EGYPT’S PROTEST DISRUPTED AUTO SECTOR
February 1st, 2011
BY PAUL COCHRANE
EGYPT'S auto industry could be preparing to get back to work after the government protests beginning on January 25 led to its major assembly plant industry closing down. This morning, BMW confirmed to wardsauto that it had restarted production on Sunday (Feb 6) of CDK models - made by a local subsidiary BAMC (Bavarian Auto Manufacturing Company), itself owned by the BMW Importership BAG (Bavarian Auto Group). A spokesperson said: "Sales forecast 2011 may have to be adjusted accordingly. However, BMW remains optimistic regarding the ...
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