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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)
Spotlight Automotive, Companies and Brands
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Manufactures

BMW K 75

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Source BMW K 75 (German Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Die BMW K 75 war eine Motorradbaureihe von BMW mit Dreizylinder - Reihenmotor und 740 cm³ Hubraum, die von 1985 bis 1996 gebaut wurde.
BMW K 75 RT

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Source BMW K 75 RT (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Die BMW K 75 RT ist ein Motorrad der Kategorie Tourer, das von 1989 bis 1996 angeboten wurde.
BMW K1

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Source BMW K1 (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The BMW K1 is a motorcycle manufactured by BMW, introduced in 1988.
BMW K1 (experimental car)

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Source BMW K1 (Automobil) (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Der BMW K1 war ein innovativer Versuchswagen der Bayerischen Motoren Werke AG (BMW) aus dem Jahr 1938/39 auf der Basis des BMW 335.
BMW K100

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Source BMW K100 (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The BMW K100 is a family of four-cylinder 987 cc motorcycles that were manufactured by BMW from 1983 to 1992.
BMW K1200GT

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Source BMW K1200GT (Wikipedia)Lead, body style
Quote, Lead, body style
The BMW K1200GT is a sport-touring motorcycle made by BMW.
BMW K1200R

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Source BMW K1200R (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The BMW K1200R is a naked supersport motorcycle manufactured between 2005 and 2008 by BMW Motorrad
BMW K1200RS

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Source BMW K1200RS (Wikipedia)Lead, body style
Quote, Lead, body style
The BMW K1200RS is a sport-touring motorcycle made by BMW.
BMW K1300R

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Source BMW K1300R (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The BMW K1300R is a naked motorcycle made by BMW from 2008 to 2015.
BMW K1300S

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Source BMW K1300S (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The BMW K1300S is a motorcycle introduced in October 2008.
BMW K1600

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Source BMW K1600 (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The BMW K1600GT, K1600GTL, K1600 Grand America and K1600B are Touring motorcycles manufactured by BMW Motorrad.
BMW K4

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Source BMW K4 (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Der BMW K4 war ein Versuchswagen der Bayerischen Motoren Werke AG (BMW) aus dem Jahr 1939/40 auf der Basis des BMW 335.
BMW Lovos

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Source BMW Lovos (Wikipedia, French)Lead
Quote, Lead
La BMW Lovos (Lifestyle of Voluntary Simplicity, Mode de vie de la simplicité volontaire en anglais) est un concept car - voiture solaire du constructeur automobile allemand BMW, présenté au salon de l'automobile de Francfort 2009 (IAA).
BMW M 1000 RR

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Source BMW S 1000 RR (German Wikipedia)Modellgeschichte, M 1000 RR
Quote, Modellgeschichte, M 1000 RR
Im Zuge des gewonnenen Titel in der Superbike-Weltmeisterschaft 2024 stellte BMW neben der neuen S 1000 RR auch eine neue M 1000 RR vor.
BMW M 1000 XR

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Source BMW M 1000 XR (German Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
Die BMW M 1000 XR ist ein Motorrad der Bayerischen Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft.
BMW M Coupé and Roadster

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Source BMW M Coupé and Roadster (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The BMW M Coupé and BMW M Roadster are high performance models of the BMW Z3 and Z4 coupés/roadsters produced by BMW M.
BMW M Hybrid V8

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Source BMW M Hybrid V8 (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The BMW M Hybrid V8 is a sports prototype racing car designed by BMW M and built by Dallara.
BMW M1

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M1Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by German automotive manufacturer BMW
BMW M1 (single generation)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M1Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by German automotive manufacturer BMW
BMW M1 Hommage

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Source BMW M1 Hommage (Wikipedia, French)Lead
Quote, Lead
La BMW M1 Hommage concept est une voiture de sport concept-car GT du constructeur automobile allemand BMW-BMW M.
BMW M-1/C

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Source BMW M-1/C (Wikipedia, German)Entwicklungsgeschichte und Technik, maker
Quote, Entwicklungsgeschichte und Technik, maker
Deshalb entschloss man sich bei BMW einen GTP-Sportwagen für diese Rennserie zu bauen.
BMW M2

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M2Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH
BMW M2 (F87)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M2Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH
BMW M2 (G87)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M2Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH
BMW M3

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M3Source page, makertier 2
BMW M3 (E30)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M3Leadtier 2
Quote, Lead
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH.
BMW M3 (E36)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M3Leadtier 2
Quote, Lead
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH.
BMW M3 (E46)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M3Leadtier 2
Quote, Lead
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH.
BMW M3 (F80)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M3Leadtier 2
Quote, Lead
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH.
BMW M3 (G80)

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Source BMW M3 (G80) (Wikipedia, French)Lead
Quote, Lead
La BMW M3 G80 est la sixième génération de M3, berline sportive commercialisée par BMW.
BMW M3 DTM (E92)

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Source BMW M3 DTM (E92) (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The BMW M3 DTM is a DTM touring car constructed by the German car manufacturer BMW.
BMW M4

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M4Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, that has been built since 2014
BMW M4 (F82/F83)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M4Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, that has been built since 2014
BMW M4 (G82/G83)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M4Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, that has been built since 2014
BMW M4 DTM

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Source BMW M4 DTM (Wikipedia)Lead, body style
Quote, Lead, body style
The BMW M4 DTM is a touring car constructed by the German car manufacturer BMW for the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters.
BMW M4 GT3 (G82)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M4M4 GT3tier 2
Quote, M4 GT3
The BMW M4 GT3 is a racecar version of the G82 BMW M4, homologated under the FIA Group GT3 category, which also enables entry to SRO, IMSA and ADAC competition.
BMW M5

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M5Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH
BMW M5 (E28)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M5Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH
BMW M5 (E34)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M5Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH
BMW M5 (E39)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M5Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH
BMW M5 (E60/E61)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M5Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH
BMW M5 (F10)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M5Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH
BMW M5 (F90)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M5Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH
BMW M5 (G90/G99)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M5Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH
BMW M6

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M6Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
marketed under the BMW M sub-brand from 1983 to 2019
BMW M6 (E24 M635CSi and M6)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M6Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
marketed under the BMW M sub-brand from 1983 to 2019
BMW M6 (E63 and E64 M6)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M6Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
marketed under the BMW M sub-brand from 1983 to 2019
BMW M6 (F06, F12 and F13 M6)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW M6Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
marketed under the BMW M sub-brand from 1983 to 2019
BMW M6 GT3

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Source BMW M6 GT3 (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Der BMW M6 GT3 ist ein von BMW Motorsport nach dem FIA-GT3-Reglement aufgebauter Rennwagen.
BMW M6 GTLM

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Source BMW M6 GTLM (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The BMW M6 GTLM is an endurance grand tourer (GT) car constructed by the German automobile manufacturer 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

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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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