Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited is a British luxury automobile maker that has operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW AG since 2003 – as the exclusive manufacturer of Rolls-Royce-badged motor cars. The company's administrative and production headquarters are located at the 42-acre (17 ha) Goodwood plant, close to Goodwood Estate in West Sussex, England, United Kingdom.[2] From 1906, motor cars were manufactured and marketed under the Rolls-Royce marque by Rolls-Royce Limited until 1973, and Rolls-Royce Motors from 1973 until 2003. The Rolls-Royce Motor Cars subsidiary of BMW AG has no direct relationship to Rolls-Royce-branded vehicles produced before 2003, other than having briefly supplied components and engines.