BMW is one of the most renowned car brands in the world. It has a variety of cars and motorcycles that you can choose from. The company previously used to produce aircraft engines but they were forced to stop after the World War 1 by the terms of the Versailles Armistice Treaty. The company then shifted to motorcycle production in 1923 which was followed by automobiles in 1929. The logo for BMW is a circular blue and white roundel that is used to portray the movement of an aircraft propeller to signify the white blades cutting through the blue sky. It has been used since 1929 to present.
It mostly concentrates on four wheel drives where more than two million cars were manufactures in 2006 and 2009 in five different countries. They also make other makes of cars such as Rolls-Royce and the Mini. Countries where it is manufactured are: Germany, United Kingdom, Australia, USA and South Africa. They have more than 10 models of sleek cars that are found all over the world. There are always new inventions that are made over time where you get to see new models on the road. The new models are usually more effective and better looking than the previous models.
These brands of cars are loved all over the world and BMW record high sales with a higher number each year. The BMW's new class is a line of compact sedans and coupes. They have the four cylinder M10 engines and also have independent suspensions and macphersons struts. They have a sporty look and they are the cars that established BMW as an international brand. You can find family cars with either two or four doors. Some have been modified and were replaced by the six cylinder BMW E9 which was introduced in 1969 along with 2800CS.
The 1 series is one of the latest brands that was launched in 2004. It is one of the smallest cars that BMW has ever manufactured and you can find it in convertible or coupe E82 and E88. You can also find hatchback E81 and 82 forms. If you want a compact executive car the 3 series would be your best choice. It is currently in its fifth generation and has been manufactured since 1975. Models include the station wagon, sports sedan, coupe and convertible. BMW is in the process of making a 5 series Grand Turismo which will create a segment between the station wagon and crossover SUV.
The BMW M model is the M3. This model explored new markets for the brand since it is a race ready production vehicle. Since it was first manufactured it has been a success to the market which is attributed to its unique geometry and award winning engines. Some of the models you can find in the 3 series are the sedan, coupe, convertible and wagon. The X3 is BMW's first cross over SUV. It is also known as the sporty activity vehicle and was marketed in Europe as the off-roader. This is a car which can cruise through all types of terrain with ease and you will be comfortable.