The history of BMW

The famous car manufacturer BMW, which now has its headquarters in Munich, began producing cars in the late 1920s. BMW, which now also manufacturing a motorcycle, made the change from production of aircraft engines failed due to the peace treaty at the end of World War I prohibited from doing so. The 1930's saw the production of aircraft engines revived, BMW success with the production of many aircraft engines as the 132 and 801 air-cooled engines for World War II campaign.

The fifties and sixties was a boom in the automobile market and BMW decided to keep shareholders in the foot steps of another former German aircraft factory and focused on the production of cars to sell at market expansion. With the licensing rights to produce the small Italian Iso Isetta, BMW previous financial concerns were reduced in the car was a success.

In 1994, BMW bought BRG (British Rover Group), comprising the Rover car brands, MG and Land Rover. This was owned by a total of six years until finally after BMW sold the Rover trademark is making a major loss.

Now accounting for most sales of BMW, the 3-series production began in 1975 and now contains changes, such as the coupe, touring and performance sedan model. With sales of 3 series proving fruitful, BMW is bringing to market a range of lower entry point to appeal to a broad spectrum of buyers worldwide. Mid 2004 saw the number 1, a sleek and modern look for the series shares many of the same components as the 3 series. 2004 also saw the production of the X3 SUV, with newer models of the engine now sports a 6-cylinder in-line and new looks inside and out.


By: Andy webbed