Bayerische Motoren-Werke

I was curious to know what BMW stands for. Now I know: Bavarian Motor Works, but am even more curious. Why do the Germans use English name for their company? This can't be right! How about this: Bayerische Motoren-Werke? That's more like it! But the Mini, the lovely Morris of yesteryears, English as English can ever be is now owned by the Bimmer guys! This is stuff that makes a Queen lose sleep!