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Short for Bavarian Motor Works, BMW has built a global reputation for producing luxury vehicles and motorcycles. Today, the BMW Group currently owns Rolls-Royce and Mini.

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Founded:
March 7, 1916
Founder:
Camillo Castiglioni, Franz Josef Popp, and Karl Rapp
Headquarters:
Munich, Germany
Current CEO:
Oliver Zipse
Divisions:
BMW M
Status:
Active
Total Vehicles Sold In 2022:
2,213,795
Revenue In 2022:
$122.4 Billion
Region:
Europe
Product Categories Produced:
Luxury Car, Sports Car, Motorcycle
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