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BMW is a leading global manufacturer of quality cars and motorcycles, and is the parent company of brands MINI and Rolls-Royce car. BMW acronym stands for "Bayerische Motoren Werke" - or "Bavarian Motor Works" in English.

BMW models are classified according to this model of "series" of car, for example 3-series. BMW has a long history in motorsport, having been involved in motorsport since the creation of the first BMW motorcycle.

BMW HISTORY

BMW was founded in 1913 to make aircraft engines, go to motorcycle production in 1923 and automobiles in 1929. Its factories were damaged in World War II, the Allies seized the equipment and machine tools. BMW gradually recovered and in 1967 the company bought Hans Glas GmbH, one of whose factories had become the largest BMW factory.

BMW bought Rover Group in 1994 to sell MG Rover and Land Rover in 2000 but retains the rights to build the new Mini, launched in 2001.

FACTS BMW

Type: Public Company

Founded: 1913

Headquarters: Munich, Germany

Key people: Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the

Industry: Automotive

Products: Cars, Motorcycles

Affiliates: MINI, Rolls-Royce

Models presented

BMW 3-series - a compact car made by the Executive 1975, the BMW 3 Series has produced more than five different generations and different body styles. This is BMW's best-selling car

BMW 5 Series - half of luxury cars since 1972, the BMW 5 Series is now in its fifth generation and is done in two body styles: sedan and Touring

BMW M3 - a high-performance version of the compact BMW 3 Series

BMW M5 - a high performance version of BMW Motorsport BMW 5 Series

BMW X3 - a luxury compact SUV is advertised as the BMW SAV, or "Sports Activity Vehicle" is based on the BMW 3-Series Platform

BMW X5 - a luxury SUV sold by BMW since 1999, offers four-wheel

DID YOU KNOW?

In 1956, the BMW 507, sport was introduced, but only a total of 252 were built. Most of the work was done by hand and cars are adapted to the individual desires of each buyer

BMW Z3 was introduced in 1996 shortly after being featured in the James Bond film "GoldenEye"

In 1990 BMW returned to the joint venture to make aircraft engines Rolls-Royce plc

In 1992, BMW has sold Mercedes for the first time in Europe

In 2001, BMW introduced the BMW Films website, shows its sporting models is pushed to extremes, but it took the site offline in October 2005. Short films directed by the likes of Guy Ritchie.



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