The BMW company is the largest German car manufacturer in the global market. The company's history spans over a century, and its owners can take pride in elite vehicles.
Interesting Facts about BMW
The initial steps towards establishing the company were taken in 1913 by inventors Otto and Rapp. The friends were involved in the production of aircraft engines, as Otto's father had designed an internal combustion engine.
The official registration date of BMW is considered to be July 20, 1917. Translated from German, the abbreviation stands for «Bavarian Motor Works.» The birthplace was the capital of Bavaria — Munich.
Over 100 years, the BMW emblem has undergone only minor changes. The white propeller cutting through the blue of the sky remains as a memory of the early years of aircraft engine production.
After the First World War, politics intervened in the company's activities — by agreement with European countries, BMW was prohibited from producing engines used in the military sector. The inventors had no intention of closing the factory completely.
The idea of producing engines for motorcycles and motorcycles themselves was put into action. The first motorcycle was successfully released in 1923. The model not only gained popularity among the population but also became an active participant in motorcycle races.
The first car appeared in 1932. The debut was not extremely successful, as this BMW variant had only 20 horsepower and a maximum speed of 80 km/h, although it could not be called bad. However, the designers were ahead of their time, equipping the car with a four-speed gearbox, a feat competitors achieved only two years later.
From 1936, competition began between BMW and Mercedes. It involved different approaches to building cars. BMW aimed to produce cars for the driver, while Mercedes produced for the passenger. It was in that year that the iconic 328 model was released.
Over time, the automotive conglomerate, which was on the brink of collapse three times, became one of the most stable in the world. In terms of sales over the past 30 years, BMW has only one competitor — Toyota.
Today, the company has 5 plants in Germany and 22 worldwide.
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BMW Sales in Ukraine
Columb Trade company offers services for purchasing and delivering BMW cars directly from the USA. It may seem unnecessary to buy a European car from across the ocean. However, there are several advantages. Firstly, if you buy a BMW through Columb, you can save significantly and spend the extra money on more important things. A used car will cost 40% less from America than in Ukraine.
Moreover, the roads and fuel quality are better in the United States. Consequently, the condition of the cars is significantly better. More exclusive models are supplied to the market. Columb Auto employees select the best models with minimal wear and tear.
To submit an application, you can contact one of the company's centers. The offices in Ukraine operate in the following cities: Odessa, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro (but work with clients from all cities remotely). The office in Belarus is located in Minsk, and in Poland in Warsaw.
