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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

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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 F800R

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Source BMW F800R (Wikipedia)Lead
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The BMW F800R is a naked motorcycle introduced by BMW Motorrad in 2009.
BMW F800S

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Source BMW F800S (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The F800S was a sport bike made by BMW Motorrad from 2006 to 2010.
BMW F800ST

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Source BMW F800ST (Wikipedia)Lead
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The BMW F800ST is a sport touring motorcycle, made by BMW Motorrad from 2006 to 2013.
BMW F850GS

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Source BMW F850GS (Wikipedia)Lead
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The BMW F850GS is a dual-sport motorcycle produced by BMW Motorrad from 2018 through 2024.
BMW F900GS

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Source BMW F900GS (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The BMW F900GS is a middleweight dual-sport motorcycle produced by BMW Motorrad since 2024.
BMW F900R

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Source BMW F900R (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The BMW F900R is a naked motorcycle introduced by BMW Motorrad in 2019.
BMW G 310 GS

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Source BMW G 310 GS (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The BMW G 310 GS is a lightweight Adventure Touring motorcycle developed jointly by BMW and TVS Motor Company of India.
BMW G 310 R

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Source BMW G 310 R (Wikipedia)Lead
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The BMW G310R is an India-made entry-level standard motorcycle.
BMW G450X

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Source BMW G450X (Wikipedia)Lead
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The G450X is an Enduro-class motorcycle that was produced by BMW Motorrad between 2008 and 2011.
BMW G650GS

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Source BMW G650GS (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The BMW G650GS and G650 Sertão are motorcycles manufactured by BMW Motorrad, part of the BMW group.
BMW G650X series

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Source BMW G650X series (Wikipedia)Lead
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The BMW G650X was a series of motorcycles produced by BMW from 2006 to 2009.
BMW GINA

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Source BMW GINA (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The GINA Light Visionary Model is a fabric-skinned shape-shifting sports car concept built by BMW.
BMW GS series

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Source BMW GS series (Wikipedia)Lead
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The BMW GS is a model series of adventure-touring motorcycles produced by BMW Motorrad since 1980 until present day.
BMW GTP

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Source BMW GTP (Wikipedia)Lead
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The BMW GTP was an IMSA GTP sports racing car built by BMW in 1986.
BMW H2R

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Source BMW H2R (Wikipedia)Lead
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The BMW H2R ("Hydrogen Record Car") is a racecar adapted to run on liquid hydrogen fuel.
BMW HH

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Source BMW HH (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
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The BMW HH is an open-wheel Formula 2 racing car .
BMW HP2 Enduro

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Source BMW HP2 Enduro (Wikipedia)Lead
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The HP2 Enduro is a motorcycle manufactured by BMW Motorrad from 2005 to 2008.
BMW HP2 Megamoto

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Source BMW HP2 Megamoto (Wikipedia, German)Lead
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Die BMW HP2 Megamoto ist ein teilverkleidetes Motorrad des deutschen Fahrzeugherstellers BMW.
BMW HP2 series

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Source BMW HP2 (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Mit HP2 bezeichnete BMW eine sportlich orientierte Motorradbaureihe
BMW HP2 Sport

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Source BMW HP2 Sport (Wikipedia)Lead
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The BMW HP2 Sport is a boxer-engined sports motorcycle produced by BMW Motorrad from 2008 to 2010.
BMW HP4

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Source BMW HP4 (Wikipedia, German)Lead
Quote, Lead
Die BMW HP4 ist ein Motorradmodell der Klasse Superbike/Supersportler des deutschen Motorradherstellers BMW.
BMW HP4 Race

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Source BMW HP4 Race (Wikipedia)Lead
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The BMW HP4 Race is a 999 cc (61.0 cu in) four-cylinder engine sport bike made by BMW Motorrad in 2017 in a limited-production run of 750 units.
BMW Hydrogen 7

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Source BMW Hydrogen 7 (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The BMW Hydrogen 7 is a limited production hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicle built from 2005 to 2007 by German automobile manufacturer BMW.
BMW i Vision Circular

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Source BMW i Vision Circular (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The BMW i Vision Circular is a concept car produced by German automaker BMW and introduced to the public at the IAA exhibition in 2021.
BMW i Vision Dee

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Source BMW i Vision Dee (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The BMW i Vision Dee is an electric concept car marketed by the German car manufacturer BMW shown in CES 2023.
BMW i3

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Source Wikipedia: BMW i3 (hatchback)Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by BMW from 2013 to 2022
BMW i3 (hatchback)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW i3 (hatchback)Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by BMW from 2013 to 2022
BMW i3 (NA0)

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Source BMW i3 (NA0) (Wikipedia)Lead, propulsion
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The BMW i3 (NA0) is a battery electric compact executive car manufactured by BMW.
BMW i4

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Source Wikipedia: BMW i4Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by BMW since 2021
BMW i4 (G26)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW i4Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by BMW since 2021
BMW i8

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Source Wikipedia: BMW i8Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
developed by BMW
BMW i8 (single generation)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW i8Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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developed by BMW
BMW Isetta

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Source Wikipedia: IsettaSource page, makertier 2
BMW iX

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Source Wikipedia: BMW iXLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by the German automobile manufacturer BMW
BMW iX (I20)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW iXLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by the German automobile manufacturer BMW
BMW iX3

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Source Wikipedia: BMW iX3Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by BMW, succeeding the X3-based G08
BMW iX3 (G08)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW iX3Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by BMW, succeeding the X3-based G08
BMW iX3 (NA5)

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Source Wikipedia: BMW iX3Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by BMW, succeeding the X3-based G08
BMW iX4

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Source BMW iX4 (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The BMW iX4 is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by BMW since late 2026.
BMW iX5

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Source BMW iX5 (Wikipedia, German)Lead, body style
Quote, Lead, body style
Der BMW iX5 ist ein elektrisch angetriebenes SUV von BMW.
BMW K 100 LT

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Source BMW K 100 LT (Wikipedia, German)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
Die BMW K 100 LT ist ein Motorrad des Fahrzeugherstellers BMW.
BMW K 100 RS

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Source BMW K 100 RS (Wikipedia)Lead, maker
Quote, Lead, maker
Die BMW K 100 RS ist ein Touren- und Sportmotorrad von BMW
BMW K 100 RT

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Source BMW K 100 RT (Wikipedia)Lead, maker
Quote, Lead, maker
Die BMW K 100 RT ist ein Touren
BMW K 1100 LT

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Source BMW K 1100 LT (Wikipedia)Lead, maker
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Die BMW K 1100 LT ist ein zwischen 1991 und 1998 angebotenes Motorrad von BMW
BMW K 1100 RS

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Source BMW K 1100 RS (Wikipedia)Lead, maker
Quote, Lead, maker
Die BMW K 1100 RS ist ein vollverkleidetes Motorrad des Fahrzeugherstellers BMW
BMW K 1200 LT

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Source BMW K 1200 LT (Wikipedia)Lead, maker
Quote, Lead, maker
ist ein von 1998 bis 2009 erhältliches Touren-Motorrad von BMW
BMW K 1200 R Sport

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Source BMW K 1200 R Sport (Wikipedia, German)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
Die BMW K 1200 R Sport ist ein teilverkleidetes Motorrad des Fahrzeugherstellers BMW.
BMW K 1200 S

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Source BMW K 1200 S (Wikipedia, German)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
Die BMW K 1200 S ist ein Motorrad der Kategorie Sporttourer des deutschen Fahrzeugherstellers BMW
BMW K 1300 GT

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Source BMW K 1300 GT (Wikipedia, German)Lead
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Die BMW K 1300 GT ist ein vollverkleidetes Motorrad der Bayerischen Motoren Werke.
BMW K 1600 GT

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Source BMW K 1600 GT (Wikipedia, German)Lead
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Die BMW K 1600 GT ist ein Motorrad der Bayerischen Motorenwerke, Sparte BMW Motorrad.

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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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