Made in Germany: History of the German Car Industry
1928 – BMW enter the automotive industry
Back in the day, two guys named Benz and Daimler were in a big competition with each other. Later, in 1928, a company that used to make engines for airplanes decided to start making cars too. This company was called Bayerische Motoren Werke, or BMW for short. They became a big player in the car industry, joining the rivalry between Benz and Daimler.