BMW Canada is a division of Bavarian Motor Works, also known as BMW, one of the top auto manufacturers in the world. BMW is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company. Founded in 1916, it is known for its performance and luxury vehicles. It owns and produces the MINI brand, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. After World War I, BMW was forced to cease aircraft engine production by the terms of the Versailles Armistice Treaty. The company consequently shifted to motorcycle production in 1923 once the restrictions of the treaty started to be lifted, followed by automobiles n 1928.
The circular blue and white BMW logo or roundel is often alleged to portray the movement of an airplane propeller, to signify the white blades cutting through the sky, an interpretation that BMW adopted for convenience in 1929, which was actually twelve years after the roundel was created. In fact, the emblem evolved from the circular Rapp Motorenwerke company logo, from which the BMW company grew. The Rapp logo was combined with the blue and white colors of the flag of Bavaria to produce the BMW roundel so familiar today.
BMW began building motorcycle engines and then motorcycles after World War I. Its motorcycle division is now known as BMW Motorrad. Their first successful motorcycle, after the failed Helios and Flink, was the R32 in 1923. This had a “Boxer” twin engine, in which a cylinder projects into the air flow from each side of the machine. Apart from their single cylinder models, all their motorcycles used this distinctive layout until the early 1980’s. Many BMW’s are still produced in this layout, which is designated the R Series.
In October 2008, BMW Canada Group was named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc., which was announced by the Toronto Star newspaper. BMW parts in Canada are purchased from BMW dealerships or can be bought online at www.usautoparts.net/bmw/parts/canada. BMW Canada sale cars have a high approval rating.
For BMW motorcycles in Canada, BMW of Vancouver Island offers quality BMW motorcycles. They offer the BMW motorcycle, and also bike gear and apparel. BMW Canada Inc. online offers a selection of preowned vehicles, BMW financial services and driver training.
The BMW M3 is also making a hit in Canada. From http://autos.canada.com , they state that now may be a good time to buy the BMW M3 and that the car is designed for these latest fiscal and fuel crises. Autos.canada.com also offers a forum for BMW forum Canada residents.
BMW has always held a consistent standard for its automobiles and motorcycles. Check out BMW in Canada today!
