Why are Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi called BBA?
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BBA is an acronym formed from the initials of three German luxury car brands, typically referring to Mercedes-Benz (BENZ), BMW (BMW), and Audi (AUDI). Mercedes-Benz: Mercedes-Benz, one of the world's top ten automobile companies, was founded in 1926 by Gottlieb Daimler. Its predecessors were the Benz Motor Company and Daimler Motor Company, established in 1886. After the merger of the two companies in 1926, it was named Mercedes-Benz. Today, Mercedes-Benz is renowned not only for its high-quality and high-performance luxury cars but also as one of the world's most famous manufacturers of buses and heavy-duty trucks. BMW: BMW, short for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, was founded in Munich, Germany, in 1916. By the 1930s, it had produced some of the world's best sports cars and luxury vehicles. The company recovered from the devastation of World War II and the financial downturn of the 1950s. Audi: Audi (Audi) is currently a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, headquartered in Germany, with an annual production of approximately 450,000 cars. Its main product lines include the A3 series, A4 series, A6 series, A8 series, and sports car series.