BMW

BMW — Bayerische Motoren Werke — was established in Munich in 1916, initially manufacturing aircraft engines before pivoting to motorcycles and then cars. The blue and white roundel logo represents a spinning propeller against the Bavarian sky, a nod to the brand's aviation roots. BMW's rise as a prestige car brand accelerated in the 1960s with the New Class sedans that defined elegant performance motoring. Today the 'Ultimate Driving Machine' tagline still captures everything BMW stands for.