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BMW

(宝马集团)

BMW

宝马集团

Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1917 and based in Munich in Bavaria, Germany. BMW also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands.

Chairman / President

OLIVER ZIPSE

CFO / Finance Director

Stefan Kramer

Industry

Automotive

Website

bmwgroup.com

Headquarters address

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Stock Code

FWB: BMW

Year founded

1916

BMW

(宝马集团)

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