BMW

BMW AG (an abbreviation for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, or in English, Bavarian Motor Works), is a German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. BMW is the parent company of the Mini and Rolls-Royce car brands, and, formerly, Rover.

Related companies

• Isetta
• Glas
• Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited: BMW subsidiary that owns the Rolls-Royce trademark.
• Rover: briefly owned by BMW, which retained the Mini after selling off the rest of the company (see MG Rover Group).
• Land Rover: sold to Ford; the current Range Rover was developed mostly by BMW during their ownership of the company and until recently was powered by their 4.4 L V8 petrol engine and contines to use the BMW 3.0 L straight six diesel engine
• Mini: a small hatchback; inspired by the 1960s Mini, which was the British equivalent of the Beetle.