This document provides an overview of BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) including its history, segments, brand portfolio, subsidiaries, production plants, joint ventures, purchasing and distribution networks, key markets, and comparisons to other automakers. It discusses BMW's global production network and locations worldwide and in Europe. Specific joint ventures with Brilliance China and SGL Group are described. Potential reasons given for not choosing BMW include high costs of production and ownership, inconsistent market share performance, reliability issues, lack of consumer incentives, and vehicles having fewer usable miles before becoming worthless.