BMW Group, founded in 1916, originally started as an aircraft engine manufacturer. The group owns three brands: BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce. In the 1930s, BMW began producing sports cars and started exporting cars to the United States in the 1950s. In the 1960s, the brand began exploring new technologies and launched the BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series in the 1970s. In the Chinese market, BMW offers a range of models, including the 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X1, X3, X5, X6, and Z4. In the 1990s, BMW started producing electric and hybrid cars.
BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. is a joint venture between Chinese automaker Brilliance Auto and German automaker BMW Group. Established in 2003, the joint venture is headquartered in Shenyang, Hebei province, China. BMW Brilliance Automotive focuses on producing and selling BMW-branded cars, including sedans, SUVs, and crossover models. The company's production facilities include the Shenyang plant, which primarily manufactures BMW 3 Series and 5 Series models, and the Langfang plant, which primarily produces BMW X1 and X3 SUV models. BMW Brilliance Automotive is committed to providing high-quality, high-performance luxury vehicles to meet consumer demands for sophisticated driving experiences.