German automaker BMW celebrated its 25th year in South Carolina on June 26 by announcing plans to add 1,000 jobs and invest another $600 million at Plant Spartanburg in Greer, SC. BMW is aiming to boost its annual production rate in Greer to as many 450,000 vehicles and increase its payroll to more than 10,000 workers over the next few years. Since 1992, BMW has invested more than $9 billion in South Carolina operations.