Riksförbundet M Sverige facts for kids
Logotype with the organization's symbol
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| Formation | 26 February 1922 |
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| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden |
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Swedish |
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| Website | https://msverige.se/ |
Riksförbundet M Sverige, often called M Sverige, is a special group for people who own and drive cars in Sweden. It used to be known as Motormännens riksförbund, which means "The Swedish Automobile Association." This organization helps car owners with many things related to driving and their vehicles.
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What is M Sverige and What Does It Do?
M Sverige is an organization that supports people who own cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles. It works to make driving safer and easier for everyone in Sweden. The group helps its members with advice, information, and services related to their vehicles.
How Did M Sverige Start?
The organization began a long time ago, in 1922. It was first created in a city called Malmö in Sweden. When it first started, its name was "Sveriges förenade motormän." A couple of years later, in 1924, the name was changed to Motormännens riksförbund. This name was used for many years before it became M Sverige.
Where is M Sverige Located?
The main office for M Sverige is in Stockholm, which is the capital city of Sweden. From this central location, the organization works to help car owners all over the country.
Famous People Connected to M Sverige
Over the years, some interesting people have been involved with this organization. One of them was the husband of a very famous Swedish author.
Sture Lindgren and the Magazine
Astrid Lindgren was a beloved Swedish writer, known for books like Pippi Longstocking. Her husband, Sture Lindgren, was the CEO of Motormännens riksförbund for many years. He held this important job from 1941 to 1952. During his time there, he started the organization's own magazine. This magazine was called Motor and it began in 1943.
Astrid Lindgren's Contributions
Astrid Lindgren herself also worked for Motormännens riksförbund. She wrote articles for their Motor magazine. She even wrote some of her very first books for the organization. These books were about car trips around Sweden. They were called Fem automobilturer i Sverige (published in 1939) and 25 bilturer i Sverige (published in 1949). These books helped people discover new places by car.
