BMW, originally known as Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, is a German automobile and motorcycle manufacturer. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany. BMW has its production facilities primarily located in Germany, but it also has manufacturing plants in other countries around the world. Some of the notable countries where BMW has production facilities include the United States, China, South Africa, and India. However, the company's German roots remain strong, and many of its key operations and headquarters are based in Germany.