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BMWs Made in Spartanburg Surge as Biggest U.S. Auto Export: Cars

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In South Carolina’s Blue Ridge foothills, the Hans & Franz Biergarten serves Wiener Schnitzel, German spaetzle and a concoction of sauerkraut, cream cheese, bacon and corned beef rolled in bread crumbs and fried.

The Bavarian-themed eatery in Greenville, like the annual Oktoberfest in nearby Greer, are testament to the mark made by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG in the area since the manufacturer started auto assembly there 20 years ago today.