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About BMWThe BMW Group is a German automotive and motorcycle manufacturer, founded in 1916. It is the parent company of the BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands. The company has its headquarters in Munich, Bavaria. BMW produces motor vehicles in Germany, Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In 2015, BMW was the world's twelfth largest producer of motor vehicles, with 2,279,503 vehicles produced.
The company began as a manufacturer of aircraft engines in 1916. It entered the automotive business in 1928, when it began production of the Austin 7, a British car designed under license by the company. BMW's first car model, the BMW 3/15, was produced in 1933. The company merged with Fahrzeugfabrik Eisenach in 1939, which became the basis for the postwar BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands.
The company began producing the BMW Isetta in 1955. This small, fuel-efficient car was a major success, selling over 160,000 units. In 1959, BMW launched the 600, its first midsize car. The company's first sports car, the BMW 2000 CS, was introduced in 1965.
BMW expanded its product line in the 1970s with the introduction of the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 7 Series, and the BMW 3 Series. The company's first luxury sedan, the BMW 7 Series, was introduced in 1977. The company's first SUV, the BMW X5, was introduced in 1999.
In 2001, BMW acquired the British automaker Land Rover, which became the basis for the BMW Land Rover brand. The company also acquired the British luxury automaker Rolls-Royce in 2003.
BMW sells its vehicles through a network of independent dealers in over 140 countries. The company's largest markets are China, the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom. In 2015, BMW sold 2,279,503 vehicles worldwide.
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