BMW is a leading German luxury automobile manufacturer known for producing high-performance, innovative vehicles under the BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands. Founded in 1916 by Camillo Castiglioni, Franz Josef Popp, and Karl Rapp, the company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and has built a reputation as the maker of "The Ultimate Driving Machine" by blending advanced technology, dynamic driving performance, and premium luxury[6][2]. Throughout its history, BMW has evolved from an aircraft engine producer to a global automotive powerhouse, consistently pioneering innovation in both combustion and electric mobility. In recent years, it has aggressively expanded its electric vehicle (EV) lineup, delivering 220,583 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in the first half of 2025 alone, a 15.7% increase year-over-year, with models like the i4 M50 and iX M60 pushing performance and luxury boundaries[1][2]. Despite a challenging global economic environment, BMW maintained solid sales and profitability in 2025. The group delivered over 1.2 million vehicles in the first half of the year, with strong growth in Europe and the Americas offsetting declines in China, its largest single market[1][4]. The company reported €4.015 billion in profit for the first half of 2025, a 29% drop from the previous year but still outperforming competitors like Mercedes and Audi in profit retention[4][5]. BMW’s automotive EBIT margin remained healthy at 6.2%, demonstrating financial resilience[4][5]. BMW continues to lead in innovation with state-of-the-art features such as the BMW Curved Display, remote software upgrades, and luxury amenities like the 31-inch BMW Theatre Screen for rear passengers. Their NEUE KLASSE initiative, launching in late 2025, aims to introduce over 40 new and updated models by 2027, emphasizing technology-neutral solutions and a new design languag
Young golfer Scottie Scheffler's impressive performance at the BMW Championship solidifies his position as a top player on the PGA Tour and sets him up for success in the upcoming FedEx Cup Playoffs finale.