What does BMW mean?

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OEmmett
07/28/25 10:54pm
BMW is the abbreviation of the German car company Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. The relevant introduction is as follows: 1. BMW is the abbreviation of the English name Bavarian Motor Works, and its full Chinese name is Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. It is a German luxury car brand. 2. The history of BMW began in 1916, with its headquarters located in Munich. Initially, it was an aircraft engine manufacturer and started producing cars in 1928. 3. Currently, BMW's car series include 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, i, M, X, and Z. Among them, the 1 Series is a compact car, the 3 Series is a mid-size car, the 5 Series is a mid-to-large-size car, the 6 Series is a coupe, the 7 Series is a luxury car, the i Series is BMW's non-mass-produced concept car series, M is BMW's high-performance version, the X Series is BMW's specific SUV series, and the Z Series is BMW's entry-level sports car.
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LaLayla
08/12/25 3:21am
BMW is actually a German brand, with the full name Bayerische Motoren Werke, which translates to Bavarian Motor Works. It originally started by manufacturing aircraft engines before transitioning to motorcycles and cars. I've driven an older 3 Series model, and the steering was incredibly precise and stable, with the inline engine's roar during acceleration being particularly thrilling. Their blue and white logo design was inspired by the blue sky and white clouds of the Bavarian flag, and now this emblem is recognized by car enthusiasts worldwide. The brand's Chinese name 'Bao Ma' (meaning 'Treasure Horse') is a stroke of genius, perfectly combining driving performance with the agility of a horse, far more evocative than the original translation 'Ba Yi Er'.
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