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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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BMW

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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