125
!
years
of innovation
In 1886, Carl Benz was awarded the patent for inventing the first car,
while just 60 miles away, Gottlieb Daimler developed his own version.
Between them they also invented the motorcycle and truck, and won
the first auto race. For 125 years, a passion for innovation has driven
Mercedes-Benz to continually reinvent the automobile — creating an
ongoing legacy of firsts that keep redefining the standard for all cars.
Among them, the 4-wheel independent suspension 80 years ago. The
crumple zone and fuel injection in the 1950s. The Electronic Stability
Program nearly 20 years ago. And more recently, PRE-SAFE.
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Today,
the Three-Pointed Star remains far more than a shining symbol of
Mercedes-Benz innovation. It’s a guiding beacon for all automobiles.
