Does BMW own Rolls-Royce?
Yes. In 1998 BMW acquired the rights to the Rolls-Royce brand from Volkswagen, who retained the Bentley brand after purchasing the automotive arm of Vickers, Ltd. that formerly owned both carmakers. BMW, however, was not allowed to sell any vehicles under the Rolls-Royce name until January1, 2003. Since taking ownership of the “world’s best car” company, BMW has introduced three ultra-exclusive models based on the same platform; the Phantom Limousine (2003), the Phantom Drophead Coupe (Convertible, 2006), and the Phantom Coupe (2007).
