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BMW Group

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BMW, formally Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, is a German multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles and motorcycles headquartered in Munich, founded on March 7, 1916 and tracing its origins to aircraft engine manufacturing. The company builds automobiles under the BMW, Mini and Rolls Royce brands and motorcycles under BMW Motorrad, with production in Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, India and China, and it also offers car sharing, financing, leasing and insurance services. In 2023 BMW was the world's ninth largest producer of motor vehicles and the sixth largest automaker by revenue, ranking forty sixth on the Forbes Global 2000 list that year. The Quandt family holds majority ownership through Stefan Quandt and Susanne Klatten, with the remainder publicly traded, and the company markets itself worldwide under the slogan The Ultimate Driving Machine.

Facts
Company Type
Public 1
Founded Year
1916 1
Size Band
100,000 or More 2
Status
Active 2
Company Type
Company Type (category)
Public 1
Connections

Associated With

Venture Client, Business Models

BMW Startup Garage is a cited origin case of the venture client model.

Companies Led

Bernd Pischetsrieder, Founders, Executives and Management Thinkers
Source Bernd Pischetsrieder (Wikipedia)
Herbert Quandt, Founders, Executives and Management Thinkers
Source Herbert Quandt (Wikipedia)
Norbert Reithofer, Founders, Executives and Management Thinkers
Source Norbert Reithofer (Wikipedia)

Operates In

Automotive Industry, Industries
Source Wikipedia: BMW

Parent Company Of

Automobilwerk Eisenach, Companies and Brands
BMW Brilliance Automotive, Companies and Brands
BMW India, Companies and Brands
BMW Plant Araquari, Companies and Brands
BMW Plant Dingolfing, Companies and Brands
BMW Plant Leipzig, Companies and Brands
BMW Plant Munich, Companies and Brands
BMW Plant Regensburg, Companies and Brands
BMW Plant Rosslyn, Companies and Brands
BMW Plant San Luis Potosi, Companies and Brands
BMW Plant Spartanburg, Companies and Brands
Plant Oxford, Companies and Brands
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Companies and Brands
Source Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (Wikipedia)
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Manufactures

BMW 303

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Source BMW 303 (Wikipedia)Lead
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The BMW 303 was a small family saloon produced by BMW in 1933 and 1934.
BMW 309

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Source BMW 309 (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Der BMW 309 war ein kleiner PKW, der von BMW in Eisenach in den Jahren 1934 bis 1936 als Nachfolger des 3/20 PS gebaut wurde.
BMW 315

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Source BMW 315 (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Der BMW 315 war ein kleiner PKW, der von BMW in Eisenach von 1934 bis 1937 als Nachfolger des 303 gebaut wurde.
BMW 315/1

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Source BMW 315/1 (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Der BMW 315/1 war ein kleiner Roadster, den BMW in Eisenach von 1934 bis 1936 als Sportmodell des 315 baute.
BMW 319

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Source BMW 319 (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Der BMW 319 war ein kleiner Pkw, den BMW im Werk Eisenach von 1935 bis 1937 als stärker motorisierte Ausführung des 315 baute.
BMW 319/1

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Source BMW 319/1 (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Der BMW 319/1 war ein kleiner Roadster, den BMW in Eisenach von Ende 1934 bis Juli 1936 als stärker motorisierte Ausführung des BMW 315/1 baute.
BMW 320

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Source BMW 320 (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The BMW 320 was a car manufactured by BMW in Germany from 1937 to 1938
BMW 320 TC

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Source BMW 320 TC (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The BMW 320 TC is a racing car built under Super 2000 specifications, which competed in the FIA World Touring Car Championship from 2011 to 2014.
BMW 3200 CS

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 3200 CSLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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manufactured by BMW between January 1962 and September 1965
BMW 3200 CS (3200 CS)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 3200 CSLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by BMW between January 1962 and September 1965
BMW 3200 Michelotti Vignale

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Source BMW 3200 Michelotti Vignale (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Der BMW 3200 Michelotti Vignale ist eine Designstudie des italienischen Designers Giovanni Michelotti auf Basis des BMW 507.
BMW 321

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Source BMW 321 (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The BMW 321 is a compact six-cylinder automobile produced by the Bavarian firm between 1938 and 1941.
BMW 325

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Source BMW 325 (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Der BMW 325 war ein Leichter Einheits-PKW der Wehrmacht, den die Bayerischen Motorenwerke von 1937 bis 1940 in ihrem Werk Eisenach herstellten.
BMW 326

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Source BMW 326 (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The BMW 326 is a medium-sized sedan produced by BMW between 1936 and 1941
BMW 327

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Source BMW 327 (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The BMW 327 is a medium-sized touring coupé produced by BMW between 1937 and 1941
BMW 328

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Source BMW 328 (Wikipedia)Lead
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The BMW 328 is a sports car produced by BMW from 1936 to 1940.
BMW 328 Hommage

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Source BMW 328 Hommage (Wikipedia, French)BMW 328 Hommage
Quote, BMW 328 Hommage
La BMW 328 Hommage est un concept car rendant hommage à la BMW 328, présenté au concours d'élégance Villa d'Este en mai 2011, avec un moteur 6 cylindres en ligne de 3 L, victorieux de la Mille Miglia Storica 2004.
BMW 329

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Source BMW 329 (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Der BMW 329 war ein kleiner Pkw, den BMW in Eisenach von 1936 bis 1937 als Sondermodell dem 319 zur Seite stellte.
BMW 332

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Source BMW 332 (Wikipedia, German)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
Der BMW 332 war ein 1939/40 weitgehend zur Serienreife entwickelter Personenwagen der Bayerischen Motoren Werke AG (BMW).
BMW 335

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Source BMW 335 (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The BMW 335 is a six-cylinder sports sedan produced by the Bavarian firm BMW between 1939 and 1941.
BMW 337

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Source BMW 337 (Wikipedia, German)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
Der BMW 337 war ein zwischen 1938 und 1941 entwickelter Personenwagen der Bayerischen Motoren Werke AG (BMW).
BMW 340

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Source BMW 340 (Wikipedia)Lead, body style
Quote, Lead, body style
is a large six-cylinder four-door passenger saloon produced at Eisenach initially in the name of BMW.
BMW 4 Series

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 4 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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manufactured by BMW since 2013
BMW 4 Series (F32, F33, F36)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 4 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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manufactured by BMW since 2013
BMW 4 Series (G22, G23, G26)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 4 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by BMW since 2013
BMW 5 Series

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 5 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by BMW
BMW 5 Series (E12)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 5 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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manufactured and marketed by BMW
BMW 5 Series (E28)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 5 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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manufactured and marketed by BMW
BMW 5 Series (E34)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 5 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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manufactured and marketed by BMW
BMW 5 Series (E39)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 5 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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manufactured and marketed by BMW
BMW 5 Series (E60)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 5 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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manufactured and marketed by BMW
BMW 5 Series (F10)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 5 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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manufactured and marketed by BMW
BMW 5 Series (G30)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 5 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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manufactured and marketed by BMW
BMW 5 Series (G60)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 5 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by BMW
BMW 501 and 502

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 501Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by BMW from 1952 to 1958
BMW 501 and 502 (single generation)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 501Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by BMW from 1952 to 1958
BMW 503

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 503Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by German automaker BMW from 1956 until 1959
BMW 503 (single generation)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 503Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by German automaker BMW from 1956 until 1959
BMW 505

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Source BMW 505 (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Der BMW 505 war der Prototyp einer Pullman-Limousine, den BMW 1955 auf der IAA vorstellte und Bundeskanzler Konrad Adenauer als Alternative zu seinem Dienstwagen, einem Mercedes-Benz 300 c, anbot.
BMW 507

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 507Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by German automobile manufacturer BMW from 1956 until 1959
BMW 507 (single generation)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 507Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by German automobile manufacturer BMW from 1956 until 1959
BMW 531

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Source BMW 531 (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Es sollte das erste Nachkriegsauto von BMW werden.
BMW 6 Series

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 6 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by BMW since 1976
BMW 6 Series (E24)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 6 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by BMW since 1976
BMW 6 Series (E63, E64)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 6 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by BMW since 1976
BMW 6 Series (F06, F12, F13)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 6 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by BMW since 1976
BMW 6 Series (G32 Gran Turismo)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 6 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by BMW since 1976
BMW 600

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 600Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by the German automaker BMW
BMW 600 (600)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 600Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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produced by the German automaker BMW
BMW 7 Series

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Source Wikipedia: BMW 7 SeriesLead paragraph, manufacturer
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by the German automaker BMW

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Owns

BMW

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Source Wikipedia: BMW (manufacturer)Lead sentence, companytier 2
Quote, Lead sentence, company
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, trading as BMW Group
Mini

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Source Wikipedia: Mini (marque)Lead paragraph, BMWtier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, BMW
BMW acquired the brand in 1994 when it bought Rover Group (formerly British Leyland), which owned Mini, among other marques.
Riley

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Source Wikipedia: Riley MotorLead paragraph, trademarktier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, trademark
Today, the Riley trademark is owned by BMW.
Rolls-Royce

Also in Transport Atlas: owned by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Rolls-Royce Motor CarsLead paragraph, ownertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, owner
has operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW AG since 2003
Rover

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Source Wikipedia: Rover (marque)History, trademark retainedtier 2
Quote, History, trademark retained
BMW retained ownership of the Rover trademark, allowing MG Rover to use it under licence.
Triumph

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Source Wikipedia: Triumph Motor CompanyLead paragraph, rightstier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, rights
The rights to the Triumph marque are currently owned by BMW, which purchased the Rover Group in 1994.

Located In

Munich

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Source Wikipedia: BMWtier 2
Sources
1. Wikipedia, BMW
Wikipedia
  • Infobox: type
    Public
  • Infobox: founded
    March 7, 1916 (official date)1922 (de facto date)
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2. Wikipedia: BMW
Infobox: num_employees
Quote, Infobox: num_employees
154,540 (2025)
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Wikidata: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
Wikidata Q26678, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Wikipedia: BMW
WikipediaOperates In: Automotive Industry, Infobox: industry
Quote, Operates In: Automotive Industry, Infobox: industry
Automotive
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Herbert Quandt (Wikipedia)
Companies Led: Herbert Quandt, Post-war business activities [led-by]
Quote, Companies Led: Herbert Quandt, Post-war business activities [led-by]
BMW was already planning its BMW 1500 model when Quandt took control.
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (Wikipedia)
Parent Company Of: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Lead, first sentence
Quote, Parent Company Of: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Lead, first sentence
has operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW AG since 2003
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Bernd Pischetsrieder (Wikipedia)
Companies Led: Bernd Pischetsrieder, Career, BMW
Quote, Companies Led: Bernd Pischetsrieder, Career, BMW
He was promoted to become chairman of the board of BMW from 1993 through 1999
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Norbert Reithofer (Wikipedia)
Companies Led: Norbert Reithofer, Lead
Quote, Companies Led: Norbert Reithofer, Lead
former chairman of the board of management (CEO) of BMW
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