(March 8, 2019) SPARTANBURG, S.C. — For the fifth consecutive year, BMW Manufacturing led the nation in automotive exports by value, according to data released this week by the U.S. Department of Commerce. BMW exported 234,689 X models from its Spartanburg plant during 2018. About 81 percent of these Sports Activity Vehicles and Coupes were exported through the Port of Charleston with an export value of more than $8.4 billion, according to Commerce Department data.

This confirms that the South Carolina factory is the leading U.S. automotive exporter by value.

(March 8, 2019) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Hyundai will display the technologically-advanced NEXO fuel cell SUV at the 2019 Smart Mobility Summit. NEXO will be showcased at the Summit on March 9 at the Empire Garage in Austin, Texas, marking the NEXO’s first appearance in Texas.

Now in its fifth year in Austin, the Smart Mobility Summit will feature innovative technology demonstrations and interactive panel discussions.

(March 7, 2019) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Dodge brand is launching a national marketing campaign, “Muscleville,” featuring four new TV spots and digital/social content across its Facebook, Instagram and Twitter channels. The campaign marks the brand’s “Dodge Performance Days” sales event throughout March.

The first two of four new broadcast spots, featuring Bill Goldberg as the Mayor of Muscleville, launches across television this week.

(March 7, 2019) INDIANAPOLIS — Nissan and Rocky Ridge Trucks are making it official — Titan XD, Titan, Armada and Frontier are now available to be purchased with Rocky Ridge packages at Nissan dealerships. The collaboration was announced Wednesday at the 2019 Work Truck Show, North America"s largest work truck exhibition event held March 6-8 at the Indiana Convention Center.

The turnkey truck packages are available through participating Nissan dealerships nationwide and can be fully financed through Nissan"s financial arm, Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC).