I bet you know that BMW is a German multinational automotive manufacturing company 
I've heard of BMW but didn't know they were from Germany. Did they used to build aeroplane engines before they built cars?
Yes correct, they produced aircraft engines until 1945.
When were they actually founded and by whom?
Great question, BMW was founded in 1916 by  founder Karl Friedrich Rapp
Wow thats awesome, it been around for a while. Maybe you can help me, I have always wondered if their emblem or logo represents something or not?
Yes, the emblem or logo BMW actually mean Bayerische Motoren Werke
And what would that refer to? Is it a place or a philosophy?
In English it means Bavarian Motor Works