BMW is a German manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. It has its main facility in Munich. The company was founded on 1913 as a manufacturer of airplanes. For that reason the logotype of BMW is an abstraction of a helix turning before the blue sky.

Following the relaxation of restrictions imposed on Germany after World War II, BMW gradually began introducing newly designed models again, with the 5 Series 3 Series and 7 Series and the minicar Isetta. In the following years, BMW introduced the Z1, a sport model, in both coupé and roadster versions, that is to say, a convertible, that at the present time has evolved into two different models, the Z4 and the luxurious Z8. In its line of automobiles BMW also developed a SUV vehicle, the X5 and X3, combining all-terrain durablility and highway comfort.

In 1992 arrived the E 36 with a total redesign, followed six years later by the E 46 and in 2005, the jewel of the crown, the E 90. A machine of 3,3 liters that develops 250 horsepowers and able to take the needle of the speedometer up to 250 kilometers per hour. It accompanies a six speed gear box by six speeds and a series of technical additions that result in a superb car.

BMW has not abandoned their vocation as a leading manufacturer of luxury motorcycles and at the moment makes an ample range, that includes large displacement motorcycles for highway use, as well as all-terrain motorcycles for long distance trekking.

With their constant developments and improvements, BMW is one of the manufacturers world-wide pioneering automobiles applying the most modern technology and electronics to their vehicles. BMW markets their products emphasizing their sport performance. The motto of the company is Aus Freude am Fahren, that is to say, "to enjoy leading".