A common question asked, especially those that enjoy or is that endure? the weekly pub quiz! What does BMW stand for? well the answer to that is Bayerische Motoren Werke, or, in the Queens English, Bavarian Motor Works.

Other interesting questions asked about the BMW brand concern the badge, many think its down to the companies history in manufacturing aircraft engines pre war.  On the contrary, it is actually not. The BMW emblem is derived from the Bavarian flag, the home of BMW - Blue and White are the colours of the Bavarian national flag.