Mercedes-Benz, often called simply Mercedes, is a luxury and commercial vehicle brand based in Stuttgart, Germany. The company’s storied history reaches back to 1886 when engineer Carl Benz introduced his Benz Patent-Motorwagen, widely recognized as the first vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine. The company first marketed vehicles under the name Mercedes starting in 1901. Known then as horseless carriages, their automobiles quickly gained popularity with the wealthy and powerful all over Europe and the United States.

Mercedes continued producing vehicles throughout the 20th century and developed a reputation for innovation, bringing to market several high-tech features that later became standard in the industry. These include fuel injection, traction control, airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, and many more.

Today Mercedes is an industry leader in the manufacture of luxury vehicles. Their slogan, “The best or nothing” sums up their philosophy on automotive engineering. Their vehicles offer unparalleled levels of comfort and luxury. In 2018, Mercedes became the worlds largest premium vehicle brand, outselling competitors by a significant margin.