Who Owns BMW?

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So, who owns BMW? BMW is owned by the parent company BMW Group and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. BMW Group also owns high-end brands like Mini and Rolls-Royce, so you can invest with confidence in any vehicle from the greater brand. Today, you can find out more about who owns BMW, who makes BMW, and where BMW is made. Read on below to get in touch with the history of this storied brand or contact us for personalized information!

What is the BMW Group?

What is the BMW Group and where is BMW made? The BMW Group is known as BMW AG in Germany and is an incorporated entity owned by shareholders from around the world. The full German name for the auto group is Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, with the first part translating to “Bavarian Motor Works” and the “AG” refers to the shareholder status of this company. 

Who Owns BMW Shares?

Half of BMW Group is owned by the Quandt family who are long-time leaders of the BMW brand. The other half of the company is owned publicly: 

  • 29%=Stefan Quandt: A German industrialist and engineer
  • 21%=Susanne Klatten: Successful investor and sister to Stefan Quandt
  • 50%=Public Float: This represents the shares that are owned by public investors.

Where is BMW Made?

Now that we know who makes BMW and understand the ownership of the brand, you might want to know where BMW models are made. While the primary manufacturing plant for BMW models is in Dingolfing, Germany, there are production sites all across the world:

  • Germany: Berlin, Dingolfing, Landshut, Leipzig, Munich, Regensburg, Wackersdorf
  • Austria: Steyr
  • Great Britain: Oxford
  • China: Shenyang
  • United States: Greer, SC 

What’s more, new BMW models and BMW OEM parts are built in plants that are part of the greater Group Production Network, with sites in:

  • Austria: Graz
  • Brazil: Manaus
  • Egypt: Cairo
  • Germany: Eisenach
  • Great Britain: Goodwood and Swindon
  • Indonesia: Jakarta
  • India: Chennai
  • Italy: Cassinetta
  • Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur
  • Mexico: San Luis Potosi
  • Russia: Kaliningrad
  • South Africa: Rosslyn
  • Thailand: Rayong
  • United States: Spartanburg, SC

Discover BMW Luxury in Manchester

Now that you know who makes BMW and have greater insight into the brand, you can invest in your luxury car with great satisfaction. With BMW engineering and design leading the way, you can upgrade with any new model to find a sophisticated driving experience. When you’re ready to take ownership of an incredible BMW model, visit BMW of West St Louis to explore our showroom!

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