about BMW

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (info) (BMW), (English: Bavarian Motor Works) is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company. Founded in 1916, it is known for its performance and luxury vehicles. It owns and produces the MINI brand, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

The stylised propeller in the BMW logo reflects the early World Records established with aircraft engines. Following numerous championship titles won on motorcycles by drivers such as Ernst Jakob Henne, BMW also prevails in automobile racing. In 1940, the BMW 328 secures a superior victory in Italy’s legendary Mille Miglia.