If you’re interested in getting behind the wheel of a new BMW in Meridian, you may be wondering: Who owns BMW? And where is BMW made? BMW is owned by the parent company BMW Group, which is headquartered in Munich, Germany. The BMW Group also owns luxury brands such as MINI and Rolls-Royce. Learn more about who owns BMW and where BMW is made with this guide from Peterson BMW of Boise before stopping by our Eagle-area dealership to see the sophisticated construction and performance this automaker is known for firsthand.
As mentioned above, the BMW Group is the company that makes BMW vehicles. Also called BMW AG in Germany, the BMW Group is an incorporated entity owned by shareholders. The full German name of the group is Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, with the first part translating to “Bavarian Motor Works” and the “AG” indicating its status as a shareholder company. As of the writing of this article, the BMW Group has two major stakeholders, Stefan Quandt and Susanne Klatten, with the rest of the shares (more than 50%) held by the public.
Where are BMW vehicles made? BMW manufacturing plants are primarily in Germany, with the largest manufacturing facility in Dingolfing. Below is a list of global production facilities that you can visit and tour:
Additional production plants that are part of the BMW Group Production Network, makingnew BMW models and BMW OEM parts, are located in countries such as:
Now that you know who makes BMW and where they are made, you’re ready to get behind the wheel at Peterson BMW of Boise. Contact us online or give us a call at 208-279-3161 to set up a test drive at our Boise dealership, and our team will let you feel the excellence of German engineering in person. In the meantime, learn more about the history of BMW at our BMW Research Hub, where our team goes over everything from the BMW logo to exclusive BMW technology you can enjoy on your Caldwell drives.
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