BMW is a German automaker founded in 1917 that produces automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles. Headquartered in Munich, BMW employs over 100,000 workers and is a publicly traded company. BMW is best known for its luxury automobiles, including sedan, coupe, convertible, and SUV models across various series like the 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, X, and Z. In 2010, BMW generated over €60 billion in revenue and produced over 1 million automobiles and 112,000 motorcycles.