BMW Media Site BMW Group expands its Commitment in the USA  Contact: Kenn  Sparks BMW (201) 307-4467 (office) (864) 905-5075 (cell) kenn.sparks@bmwna.com     Ying Wu Rubenstein Communications 212-843-9369 (office) ywu@rubenstein.com BMW Group expands its Commitment in the USA  WHAT:  You are invited to join BMW Group for a significant economic and product announcement at its U.S. plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Friday, March 28th at 1 PM (Eastern time). WHO: Speaking will be: BMW Group Chairman Dr. Norbert Reithofer U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley BMW Group Board Member Harald Krueger - head of the global production network Manfred Erlacher - President, BMW Manufacturing. NOTE:  The event will also be streamed live on the internet beginning at 1 PM (Eastern) on the 28th; the link will be sent separately closer to the event. WHERE:  BMW Manufacturing Co. (Plant Spartanburg)                 1400 Highway 101 South                 Greer, South Carolina 29651 NOTE:  The event will take place in the North Assembly Hall where the X3 and X4 are assembled.  Follow the signs on Highway 101 to the Assembly North entrance and parking.  Please arrive no later than 12:30 PM. PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION:  An embargoed – release time 1 PM Eastern - detailed press release with photos will be emailed to those attending and posted on Press Club at 9 AM (Eastern) on the morning of the 28th. INTERVIEW AVAILABILITIES:  As time and schedules permit following the announcement event, speakers will be available for brief, one-on-one interviews. PRESS RSVP:  ywu@rubenstein.comCONTACTS: Kenn SparksBMW of North America, LLC201-307-4467kenn.sparks@bmwna.comYing WuRubenstein Communications212-843-9369ywu@rubenstein.com