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, or M Sverige for short, is an organization for people who own and drive motor vehicles in Sweden. It used to be called Motormännens riksförbund, which means The Swedish Automobile Association. This group helps drivers with many things, like road safety and car advice.
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What is M Sverige?
M Sverige is a national organization. It works to make driving safer and easier for everyone in Sweden. They help car owners understand rules and get good deals. They also give advice on car maintenance and travel.
When did it start?
The organization began a long time ago, in 1922. It was first started in a city called Malmö. Its first name was "Sveriges förenade motormän". This means "Sweden's United Motorists". In 1924, they changed their name to Motormännens riksförbund. Later, they became Riksförbundet M Sverige.
Who worked there?
A famous person connected to M Sverige was Sture Lindgren. He was the husband of the well-known children's author, Astrid Lindgren. Sture Lindgren was the CEO (chief executive officer) of the organization. He worked there from 1941 to 1952.
The Motor Magazine
Sture Lindgren started the organization's own magazine. It was called Motor and began in 1943. His wife, Astrid Lindgren, also worked for the organization. She wrote articles for the Motor magazine.
Astrid Lindgren's Books
Astrid Lindgren also wrote some of her first books for the organization. These books were about car trips in Sweden.
- Fem automobilturer i Sverige (1939)
- 25 bilturer i Sverige (1949)
The second book's title means 25 automobile tours in Sweden. These books helped people explore Sweden by car.
What does M Sverige do?
M Sverige works for the interests of car owners. They want to make sure roads are safe. They also help with things like:
- Giving advice on buying and selling cars.
- Helping with car insurance.
- Providing information about traffic laws.
- Working to improve roads and traffic flow.
- Offering services for car breakdowns.
They aim to make driving a good experience for all their members.
