Mercedes Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz automobiles have introduced— both in the past and present — many technological and safety features (see details below). It was in 1998, when Daimler-Benz and Mercedes agreed to combine their businesses — known as the "merger of equals", that a new entity, DaimlerChrysler AG was created.

Mercedes-Benz is the brand name applied to the models of one of the premier automotive manufacturers in the world and, because of its tie to Karl Benz, it is also the name of the world's oldest continuously produced automobile line. In 1926 when the new company, Daimler-Benz was established through merger, a new logo also was created that would include a symbol for each and integrate the names of the two former companies. A three-pointed star had been designed by Gottlieb Daimler, to show the ability of his motors for land, air, and sea use. This star first appeared on a Mercedes model in 1909, so it was chosen for the new logo. However the brand name Mercedes was compromised after the death of Daimler in 1900, and allowed to be used on other automobiles, so the name of its seminal Mercedes model was chosen for the DMG portion of the logo. The traditional laurel symbol of Karl Benz was added along with his name to complete the new logo. The logo with a plain ring, as seen today, was not used until 1937.

Mercedes-Benz of USA is now the official website for Mercedes Benz in the USA.