BMW is set to expand its workforce by thousands next year to meet rising demand for its electric vehicles, according to the company’s CEO in an interview with a German newspaper. The move reflects the automaker’s push to strengthen production capacity as it transitions toward electrification. Industry analysts suggest the hiring surge will focus on roles tied to manufacturing, engineering, and software development. The announcement comes as global automakers race to scale up EV production amid shifting consumer preferences and regulatory pressures.
BERLIN -- BMW plans to create up to 6,000 new jobs next year to prepare for growing demand for its electric vehicles, the carmaker's CEO told German daily Muenchner Merkur.