Which country is the BMW brand from?
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BMW, whose full Chinese name is Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, is a German luxury automobile brand. BMW's vehicle series include the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, X, M, Z, and i series. Among them, the 1 Series is a compact car, the 2 Series is a compact coupe, the 3 Series is a mid-size car, the 4 Series is a mid-size coupe (including convertibles), the 5 Series is a full-size car, the 6 Series is a full-size coupe (including convertibles), the 7 Series is a luxury D-segment car, the 8 Series is a luxury coupe, the i Series represents BMW's electric and hybrid vehicles, the M Series is BMW's high-performance and sports car version, the X Series is BMW's specific SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) lineup, and the Z Series is BMW's entry-level sports car. Key milestones in BMW's development are as follows: 1916: BMW was founded. July 20, 1917: After Gustav Otto retired, BFW Company began restructuring and was officially named BMW. 1922: BMW developed its first motorcycle engine. 1925: BMW began developing cars, with prototypes built simultaneously, laying the foundation for its future in the automotive industry. July 1929: BMW launched its first car, the 330. 1936: BMW's four-cylinder engine designs were all upgraded to six-cylinder engine designs. 1954: BMW introduced the 502 model, an improved version of the 501 four-door car. 1968: BMW entered the Greater China market. 1978: The concept of a hydrogen-powered engine was introduced. 2000: BMW sold MG Rover and Land Rover. April 19, 2017: At the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, the new generation BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase made its global debut. November 2021: BMW Group showcased several key models, led by the BMW iX and BMW i4, at the Guangzhou International Auto Show.