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BMW Group: A Century of Automotive Excellence Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, commonly known as BMW, is a German multinational automotive giant headquartered in Munich. Founded in 1916 as an aircraft engine manufacturer, its involvement in World War II aircraft production is a notable part of its histo...
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- Company type Public (Aktiengesellschaft)
- Industry Automotive
- Founded 27 October 1913
- Founders Karl Rapp
- Headquarters Munich, Germany
- Area served Worldwide
- Key people Oliver Zipse (Chairman of management board), Norbert Reithofer (Chairman of supervisory board)
- Services Car-sharing services, financing, leasing, insurance and other financial services
- Revenue €155.50billion (2023)
- Net income €12.165 billion (2023)
- Number of employees 154,950 (2023)
- Website www.bmwgroup.com (corporate), bmw.com (brand)
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Bmw history
Last Updated : 26/03/25, 07:04 PM
BMW: A Century of Innovation and Resilience Founded in 1910 as the Otto Flugmaschinenfabrik, the company, reorganized in 1916, ultimately adopted the BMW name in 1922. Initially producing aircraft engines, BMW adapted after World War I, manufacturing motorcycles, and later, automobiles, starting wit...
BMW NEWS
China bets $1.2 billion on electric cars in Volkswagen's Germany
May 06, 2017 12:58 pm
China’s Beijing WKW Automotive Parts Co. is betting on the future of electric mobility in Germany in factories owned by Volkswagen and BMW.
Desktop Metal, a 3D printer startup, gets $45 million funding from BMW i Ventures, Lowe’s Ventures
February 08, 2017 5:20 pm
Uwe Higgen, Managing Partner of BMW i Ventures says Desktop Metal is shaping the way cars will be imagined, designed and manufactured.
BMW seeks to be 'coolest' ride-hailing firm with autonomous car
December 05, 2016 12:03 pm
BMW will test autonomous vehicles in Munich next year as it seeks to keep up with ride-hailing firms like Uber.
BMW Next 100 – A motorcycle so safe, 'you don't need a helmet'. Too good to be true?
October 17, 2016 8:20 pm
The bike’s dangerous, the technology is limited, from where we’re looking at it, there’s a chance that it’ll go up in flames, or be hit by either an irresponsible driver or a driverless car whose software has gone all haywire.
BMW X5M, X6M launched in India, priced from Rs 1.55 cr (ex-showroom) onwards
October 15, 2015 6:53 pm
BMW has done a good job to differentiate the performance SUVs well from their standard counterparts. The front bumper features big air dams, side gills and the signature kidney grilles.
With Concept Stunt G 310, BMW gives a preview of the upcoming 300cc K3
October 07, 2015 2:04 pm
BMW has teamed up with TVS to develop the K3, which is a much-anticipated small-capacity motorcycle from the iconic auto manufacturer.
BMW to launch new M6 Gran Coupe in September
December 25, 2015 11:29 pm
Coming back to the 2015 BMW M6 Gran Coupe, the new model receives subtle changes in comparison to the outgoing car.
BMW CEO Harald Krueger collapses during presentation
September 15, 2015 2:46 pm
BMW CEO Harald Krueger collapsed on Tuesday during a news conference at the Frankfurt Auto Show
BMW X6 facelift launched at Rs. 1.15 crore
July 24, 2015 7:55 pm
The X6, also known as a Sports Activity Coupe (SAC), is basically a crossover-coupe that offers good handling and performance.
Launch: BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe will cost Rs 1.15 crore
July 24, 2015 5:45 am
BMW X6 is available in Alpine White as non-metallic paintwork and in the following four metallic paintworks: Carbon Black, Flamenco Red Brilliant Effect, Space Grey and Mineral White.
