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Quick Facts
- The full name of BMW means Bavarian Motor Works in English
- BMW was founded in 1916
- Forced to cease aircraft production after Versailles Treaty
- The logo is a blue and white roundel
- The leading shareholder is the Quandt family
Expert summary
BMW or Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a renowned German automobile manufacturer. It manufactures high-performance automobiles, luxury automobiles and motorcycles. It is the parent company of Rolls-Royce car brands. The company at first made aircraft until the end of World War I. It started manufacturing motorcycles in 1923 and automobiles in 1928. In 2006, the company produced 1,366,838 vehicles in its factories in five countries. It has manufacturing facilities in the USA, the UK, Austria, and South Africa, apart from Germany. BMW has won 19 grand prix as an engine supplier. Its first race win as a constructor was on June 8, 2008 at the Grand Prix of Canada. The company has a successful history in touring car racing.
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