BMW rumoured to begin production of the Mini in China

BMW said to have already allocated space at Tiexi for the new assembly lines and an expansion in production.

German premium car-maker BMW is rumoured to be planning to produce the Mini brand in China. Autocar has reported that BMW may produce Minis at its Tiexi plant in Shenyang, saying, "According to local sources, BMW already allocated space at Tiexi for the new assembly lines and an expansion in production, along with a new paintshop, things needed for more than current production levels." Meanwhile, Indian newspaper Hindustan Times reports that Minis went into production at a plant in Chennai (India) in April 2013 and will be produced in China from 2015. Local Chinese media, such as the Southern Metropolis Daily, have also reported that BMW may produce the Mini in China, citing the State Environment and Protection Agency as having received expansion plans from the automaker.