Where Is BMW Made?

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If you’re considering a luxury vehicle with world-class engineering, you’ve likely asked who makes BMW. Understanding the brand’s origins can help you feel more confident in your purchase. At BMW of North Canton, we’ll provide clarity about the heritage, production, and global reach of the BMW brand. Keep reading to learn more, then stop by our dealership near North Canton to find your perfect vehicle. 

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Who Owns BMW?

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 BMW of North Canton before stopping by our Massillon-area dealership to see the sophisticated construction and performance this automaker is known for firsthand.

What Is The BMW Group?

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 BMW Is Made: Digging Further

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:

 

  • Germany: Berlin, Dingolfing, Landshut, Leipzig, Munich, Regensburg, Wackersdorf
  • Austria: Steyr
  • Great Britain: Oxford

 

Additional production plants that are part of the BMW Group Production Network, making new BMW models and OEM parts, are located in countries such as:

 

  • U.S.A.
  • Mexico
  • China
  • Brazil
  • Thailand
  • Russia
  • Egypt
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • India
  • Hungary
  • South Africa

Shop For Your New BMW At BMW of North Canton

Explore our lineup of exceptional models at BMW of North Canton. Every BMW delivers the performance, luxury, and innovation you expect. Visit us today in North Canton, near Green, to test-drive the model you have your eye on. If you have any questions, please contact us. We look forward to serving you.

 

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