The British Motor Corporation (BMC) was a major British automotive company formed in 1952 through the merger of several manufacturers, including Austin and Morris. BMC became known for producing a wide range of vehicles, including popular models like the Mini and the Morris Minor. In the 1960s, BMC expanded its operations and acquired other brands, such as Rover and MG. However, the company faced financial difficulties in the following decades, leading to its eventual merger with British Leyland in 1968, which marked a significant shift in the British automotive industry.