bmw logo
The quartered circle BMW logo is probably meant to recall the image of a spinning propeller, and the colors are most likely related to the flag of Bavaria, although there is some controversy on this issue.
JD Laukkonen
JD Laukkonen turned wrenches in the north end of Seattle for a decade, so he's no stranger to the inner workings of modern automobiles. He has worked as a freelance writer since closing his shop in 2007, and he currently covers automotive technology for Lifewire.com.
