Bayerische Motoren Werke

EVM Group, one of leading business houses in kerala, was founded in 1935 by
Edackattukudyil Varkey Mathai & is based in Kothamangalam, Ernakulam. The
group started its business with trading in Rubber,Cinnamon oil and other hill
produce items. Later on the group started diversifying itself and has now
business interests in various fields such as Rubber trading, Hospitality, Film
Exhibition, Vehicle dealer ships, Warehousing & distribution, Rubber factories
etc. EVM Group, after the demise of E.V. Mathai, is owned by his six sons.

The Flagship company of the group, M/s E.V.Mathai & Sons, is the biggest
rubber dealer in south India. It Supplies Natural Rubber and Rubber products
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Another EVM group Company, EVM Motors & Vehicles pvt Ltd is the dealer for
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wings, around 15 movie exhibitions houses across Kerala. Kavitha Theatre,
amongst them is considered one of the best in Kerala. Being C&F agents for
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business in Kerala.EVM Leisure Holidays & Resorts Pvt Ltd, another EVM
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‘ Westwood Riverside’ in Munnar and has upcoming projects in Kumarakom &
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BMW:
The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. BMW
produces motor vehicles in Germany, Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United
Kingdom, and the United States. In 2015, BMW was the world's twelfth largest
producer of motor vehicles, with 2,279,503 vehicles produced.[2] The Quandt
family are long-term shareholders of the company, with the remaining shares owned
by public float.
Automobiles are marketed under the brands BMW(with sub-brands BMW M for
performance models and BMW i for plug-in electric cars), Mini and Rolls-Royce.
Motorcycles are marketed under the brand BMW Motorrad.
The company has significant motorsport history, especially in touring cars, Formula
1, sports cars and the Isle of Man TT.

History:

1916–1923: Aircraft engine productionEdit

BMW IIIa aircraft engine

BMW's origins can be traced back to three separate German
companies: Rapp Motorenwerke, Bayerische Flugzeugwerke,
and Automobilwerk Eisenach. The history of the name itself
begins with Rapp Motorenwerke, an aircraft engine
manufacturer. In April 1917, following the departure of the
founder Karl Friedrich Rapp, the company was renamed
Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW).[3](p11) BMW's first product
was the BMW IIIa aircraft engine. The IIIa engine was known
for good fuel economy and high-altitude performance.[4] The
resulting orders for IIIa engines from the German military
caused rapid expansion for BMW.
After the end of World War I in 1918, BMW was forced to cease
aircraft engine production by the terms of the Versailles
Armistice Treaty.[5] To remain in business, BMW produced
farm equipment, household items and railway brakes. In 1922,
former major shareholder Camillo Castiglioni purchased the
rights to the name BMW, which led to the company descended
from Rapp Motorenwerke being renamed Süddeutsche Bremse
AG (known today as Knorr-Bremse). Castiglioni was also an
investor in another aircraft company, called "Bayerische
Flugzeugwerke", which he renamed BMW.[6]
The disused factory of Bayerische Flugzeugwerke was re-
opened to produce engines for buses, trucks, farm equipment
and pumps, under the brand name BMW. BMW's corporate
history considers the founding date of Bayerische
Flugzeugwerke (7 March 1916) to be the birth of the company.

1923–1939: Motorcycle and car productionEdit

BMW model 3/15PS (BMW Dixi) from 1930

As the restrictions of the Armistice Treaty began to be lifted,
BMW began production of motorcycles in 1923,[7] with
the R32 model.
BMW's production of automobiles began in 1928, when the
company purchased the Automobilwerk Eisenach car company.
Automobilwerk Eisenach's current model was the Dixi 3/15, a
licensed copy of the Austin 7 which had begun production in
1927. Following the takeover, the Dixi 3/15 became the BMW
3/15, BMW's first production car.[8][9][10]
In 1932, the BMW 3/20 became the first BMW automobile
designed entirely by BMW. It was powered by a four-cylinder
engine, which BMW designed based on the Austin 7 engine.
BMW's first automotive straight-six engine was released in
1933, in the BMW 303. Throughout the 1930s, BMW expanded
its model range to include sedans, coupes, convertibles and
sports cars.

1939–1945: World War IIEdit

BMW 801 engine

With German rearmament in the 1930s, the company again
began producing aircraft engines for the Luftwaffe. The factory
in Munich made ample use of forced labour: foreign civilians,
prisoners of war and inmates of the Dachau concentration
camp.[11]Among its successful World War II engine designs
were the BMW 132 and BMW 801 air-cooled radial engines, and
the pioneering BMW 003 axial-flowturbojet, which powered the
tiny, 1944–1945–era jet-powered “emergency fighter”,
the Heinkel He 162Spatz. The BMW 003 jet engine was first
tested as a prime power plant in the first prototype of
the Messerschmitt Me 262, the Me 262 V1, but in 1942 tests the
BMW prototype engines failed on takeoff with only the
standby Junkers Jumo 210 nose-mounted piston engine
powering it to a safe landing.[12][13]
The few Me 262 A-1b test examples built used the more
developed version of the 003 jet, recording an official top speed
of 800 km/h (497 mph). The first-ever four-engine jet aircraft
ever flown were the sixth and eighth prototypes of the Arado Ar
234 jet reconnaissance-bomber, which used BMW 003 jets for
power. Through 1944 the 003's reliability improved, making it a
suitable power plant for air frame designs competing for
the Jägernotprogramm’s light fighter production contract. which
was won by the Heinkel He 162 Spatz design. The BMW 003
aviation turbojet was also under consideration as the basic
starting point for a pioneering turboshaft powerplant for
German armored fighting vehicles in 1944–45, as the GT
101.[14] Towards the end of the Third Reich, BMW developed
some military aircraft projects for the Luftwaffe, the BMW
Strahlbomber, the BMW Schnellbomber and the BMW
Strahljäger, but none of them were built.[15][16]

1945–1959: Post-war rebuildingEdit

BMW Isetta with a front opening door

During World War II, many BMW production facilities had been
heavily bombed. BMW's facilities in East Germany were seized
by the Soviet Union and the remaining facilities were banned by
the Allies from producing motorcycles or automobiles. During
this ban, BMW used basic secondhand and salvaged
equipment to make pots and pans, later expanding to other
kitchen supplies and bicycles.
In 1947, BMW was granted permission to resume motorcycle
production and its first post-war motorcycle – the R24 – was
released in 1948. BMW was still barred from producing
automobiles, however, the Bristol Aeroplane Company (BAC)
was producing cars in England based on BMW's pre-war
models, using plans that BAC had taken from BMW's German
offices.
Production of automobiles resumed in 1952, with the BMW
501 large sedan. Throughout the 1950s, BMW expanded their
model range with sedans, coupes, convertibles and sports cars.
In 1954, the BMW 502was BMW's first to use a V8 engine. To
provide an affordable model, BMW began production of
the Isetta micro-car (under license from Iso) in 1955. Two years
later, the four-seat BMW 600 was based on a lengthened
version of the Isetta design. In 1959, the BMW 600 was
replaced by the larger BMW 700coupe/sedan.
1959–1968: Near bankruptcy and New ClassEdit

New Class sedan

By 1959, BMW was in debt and losing money.[17] The Isetta
was selling well but with small profit margins.[18] Their 501-
based luxury sedans were not selling well enough to be
profitable and were becoming increasingly outdated.[19] Their
503 coupé and 507 roadster were too expensive to be
profitable.[19] Their 600, a four-seater based on the Isetta, was
selling poorly.[20] The motorcycle market imploded in the mid-
1950s with increasing affluence turning Germans away from
motorcycles and toward cars.[21] BMW had sold their Allach
plant to MAN in 1954.[22] American Motors and the Rootes
Group had both tried to acquire BMW.[23]
At BMW's annual general meeting on 9 December 1959, Dr.
Hans Feith, chairman of BMW's supervisory board, proposed a
merger with Daimler-Benz. The dealers and small shareholders
opposed this suggestion and rallied around a counter-proposal
by Dr. Friedrich Mathern, which gained enough support to stop
the merger.[18][23] At that time, the Quandt Group, led by half-
brothers Herbert and Harald Quandt, had recently increased
their holdings in BMW and had become their largest
shareholder.[23] In 1960, the development program began for
a new range of models, called the "Neue Klasse" (New Class)
project. The resulting New Class four-door sedans, introduced in
1962, are credited for saving the company financially and
establishing BMW's identity as a producer of sports sedans.
In 1965, the New Class range was expanded with the 2000 C
and 2000 CS luxury coupes. The range was further expanded in
1966 with the BMW 02 Seriescompact coupes.
BMW acquired the Hans Glas company based in Dingolfing,
Germany, in 1966. Glas vehicles were briefly badged as BMW
until the company was fully absorbed. It was reputed that the
acquisition was mainly to gain access to Glas’ development of
the timing belt with an overhead camshaft in automotive
applications,[24] although some saw Glas’ Dingolfing plant as
another incentive. However, this factory was outmoded and
BMW's biggest immediate gain was, according to themselves, a
stock of highly qualified engineers and other
personnel.[25] The Glas factories continued to build a limited
number of their existing models, while adding the manufacture
of BMW front and rear axles until they could be closer
incorporated into BMW.[26]
1968–1978: New Six, 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 SeriesEdit

E9 3.0 CSL
In 1968, BMW began production of its first straight-six
engine since World War II. This engine coincided with the
launch of the New Six large sedans (the predecessor to the 7
Series) and New Six CS large coupes (the predecessor to the 6
Series).
The first 5 Series range of mid-size sedans were introduced in
1972, to replace the New Class sedans. The 5 Series platform
was also used for the 6 Seriescoupes, which were introduced in
1976. In 1975, the first model of the 3 Series range of compact
sedans/coupes was introduced. The 7 Series large sedans were
introduced in 1978.
1978–1989: M divisionEdit

E30 M3
The 1978 BMW M1 was BMW's first mid-engined sports car and
was developed in conjunction with Lamborghini. It was also the
first road car produced by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M.
In 1980, the M division produced its first model based on a
regular production vehicle, the E12 M535i. The M535i is the
predecessor to the BMW M5, which was introduced in 1985
based on the E28 platform.
In 1983, BMW introduced its first diesel engine, the M21. The
first all-wheel-drive BMW – the E30 325iX – began production
in 1985, and in 1987 the E30 was BMW's first model produced
in a wagon/estate body style.
The 1986 E32 750i was BMW's first V12 model. The E32 was
also the first sedan to be available with a long-wheelbase body
style (badged "iL" or "Li").
The BMW M3 was introduced in 1985, based on
the E30 platform.
1989–1994: 8 Series, hatchbacksEdit

E31 8 Series
The 8 Series range of large coupes was introduced in 1989 and
in 1992 was the first application of BMW's first V8 engine in 25
years, the M60. It was also the first BMW to use a multi-link
rear suspension, a design which was implemented for mass-
production in 1990 E36 3 Series.
The E34 5 Series, introduced in 1988, was the first 5 Series to
be produced with all-wheel drive or a wagon body style.
In 1989, the limited-production Z1 began BMW's line of two-
seat convertible Z Series models.
In 1993, the BMW 3 Series Compact was BMW's
first hatchback model (except for the limited production 02
Series "Touring" models). These hatchback models formed a
new entry-level model range below the other 3 Series models.
In 1992, BMW acquired a large stake in California-
based industrial design studio DesignworksUSA, which they fully
acquired in 1995.
The 1993 McLaren F1 is powered by a BMW V12 engine.

1994–1999: Rover ownership, Z3Edit

Z3 roadster
In 1994, BMW bought the British Rover Group[27](which at the
time consisted of the Rover, Land Rover, Mini and MG brands
as well as the rights to defunct brands
including Austin and Morris), and owned it for six years. By
2000, Rover was incurring huge losses and BMW decided to
sell off several of the brands. The MG and Rover brands were
sold to the Phoenix Consortium to form MG Rover, while Land
Rover was taken over by Ford. BMW, meanwhile, retained the
rights to build the new Mini, which was launched in 2001.
In 1995, the E38 725tds was the first 7 Series to use a diesel
engine. The E39 5 Series was also introduced in 1995 and was
the first 5 Series to use rack-and-pinion steering and a
significant number of suspension parts made from lightweight
aluminum.
The BMW Z3 two-seat convertible and coupe models were
introduced in 1995. These were the first mass-produced
models outside of the 1/3/5 Series and the first model to be
solely manufactured outside Germany (in the United States, in
this case).
In 1998, the E46 3 Series was introduced, with the M3 model
featuring BMW's most powerful naturally aspirated engine to
date.

1999–2006: SUV models, Rolls-RoyceEdit

E53 X5
BMW's first SUV, the BMW X5 (E53), was introduced in 1999.
The X5 was a large departure from BMW's image of sporting
"driver’s cars", however, it was very successful and resulted in
other BMW X Series being introduced. The smaller BMW X3 was
released in 2003.
2001 E65 7 Series was BMW's first model to use a 6-speed
automatic transmission.
In 2002, the Z4 two-seat coupe/convertible replaced the Z3. In
2004, the 1 Series hatchbacks replaced the 3 Series
Compact models like BMW's entry-level models.
2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom was the first Rolls-Royce vehicle
produced under BMW ownership. This was the end result of
complicated contractual negotiations that began in 1998
when Rolls-Royce plclicensed use of the Rolls-Royce name and
logo to BMW, but Vickers sold the remaining elements of Rolls-
Royce Motor Cars to Volkswagen. In addition, BMW had
supplied Rolls-Royce with engines since 1998 for use in
the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
In 2005, BMW's first V10 engine was introduced in the E60 M5.
The E60 platform is also used for the E63/E64, which
reintroduced the 6 Series models after a hiatus of 14 years.

2006–2013: Shift to turbocharged enginesEdit

F01 ActiveHybrid 7
BMW's first mass-production turbocharged petrol engine was
the six-cylinder N54, which debuted in the 2006 E92 335i. In
2011, the F30 3 Series was released, with turbocharged
engines being used on all models. This shift to turbocharging
and smaller engines was reflective of general automotive
industry trends. The M3 model based on the F30 platform is the
first M3 to use a turbocharged engine.
BMW's first turbocharged V8 engine, the BMW N63, was
introduced in 2008. Despite the trend to downsizing, in 2008
BMW began production of its first turbocharged V12 engine,
the BMW N74. In 2011, the F10 M5 became the first M5 model
to use a turbocharged engine.
In 2007, the production rights for Husqvarna Motorcycles was
purchased by BMW for a reported 93 million euros.
The BMW X6 SUV was introduced in 2008. The X6 attracted
controversy for its unusual combination of coupe and SUV
styling cues.
In 2009, the BMW X1 compact SUV was introduced. The BMW
5 Series Gran Turismo fastback body style was also introduced
in 2009, based on the 5 Series platform.
Controversial designer Chris Bangle announced his departure
from BMW in February 2009, after serving on the design team
for nearly seventeen years.[28]
BMW's first hybrid-powered car, the F01 ActiveHybrid 7, was
introduced in 2010.

2013–present: Electric/hybrid/fuel-cell powerEdit

i8
BMW released their first electric car, the BMW i3 city car, in
2013. The i3 is also the first mass-production car to have a
structure mostly made from carbon-fiber. BMW's first hybrid
sportscar (and their first mid-engined car since the M1) is called
the BMW i8 and was introduced in 2014. The i8 is also the first
car to use BMW's first inline-three engine, the BMW B38.
In 2013, the BMW 4 Series replaced the coupe and convertible
models of the 3 Series. Many elements of the 4 Series
remained shared with the equivalent 3 Series model. Similarly,
the BMW 2 Series replaced the coupe and convertible models of
the 1 Series in 2013. The 2 Series was produced in coupe
(F22), five-seat MPV (F45) and seven-seat MPV (F46) body
styles. The latter two body styles are the first front-wheel drive
vehicles produced by BMW. The F48 X1also includes some
front-wheel-drive models.
The BMW X4 compact SUV was introduced in 2014.
The 2016 G11 740e and F30/F31 330e are the first plug-in
hybrid versions of the 7 Series and 3 Series respectively.
By 2025, the BMW Group will launch 25 electrified vehicles in
total, 12 of them being pure electric models. However, Herr
Krueger also said that conventional engines will be further
refined and improved to make sure customers still have
alternatives in the future. Furthermore, the research into fuel-
cell technology continues, alongside their traditional partner,
Toyota.

BMW MOTORRAD:
BMW Motorrad has produced motorcycles since 1923, and
achieved record sales for the fifth year in succession in 2015.
With a total of 136,963 vehicles sold in 2015, BMW registered a
growth of 10.9% in sales in comparison with 2014.[2] In May
2011, the 2,000,000th motorcycle produced by BMW Motorrad
was an R1200GS