If you’re considering a new BMW vehicle or simply enjoy learning more about car brands, you may be wondering, “Who owns BMW?” BMW is owned by the BMW Group, which also owns MINI and Rolls-Royce. BMW is headquartered in Munich, Germany, but has production facilities all over the globe. Read on to learn more about the BMW Group and where BMW builds some of its popular models!
Known as BMW AG in Germany, the BMW Group is an incorporated entity that’s owned by shareholders. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft is the BMW Group’s full name in German. “Bayerische Motoren Werke” translates to “Bavarian Motor Works,” and “Aktiengesellschaft” is the German term for a public limited company. The shares of these types of companies are available to the general public and are traded on a public stock exchange.
The Quandt family owns half of the BMW Group’s shares, and are long-time shareholders. The other half is a public float and is owned by public investors. Here’s a quick breakdown of the group’s shares:
BMW owns the largest manufacturing facility in Dingolfing, Germany. In fact, you’ll find most of the brand’s plants in Germany, although they have locations in multiple countries. You can visit and tour the following production facilities:
The following manufacturing facilities are also part of the BMW Group Production Network, and produce new BMW vehicles and genuine OEM parts for drivers all over the world:
Now that you know who makes BMW, why not explore other aspects of the brand, such as its reliability? If you’re ready to browse our new and BMW CPO vehicles in person, contact us online or call us at 442-237-5272.
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