BMW was established in 1917 and owns Mini and Rolls-Royce brands. It offers luxury vehicles from the BMW 1 Series to 7 Series. BMW's brand image centers around being "the ultimate driving machine" and emphasizes luxury and sportiness. A SWOT analysis finds strengths in innovation and reputation, but weaknesses in recalls and younger consumers being less brand conscious. Opportunities include expanding products, alliances, and markets. Threats include competition, prices, and fuel costs. BMW had a 1.9% US market share in 2015. Future strategies suggested focus on sustainability and social responsibility.