Mercedes-Benz has a long history of automotive development dating back to the Patent Motorwagen invented by Carl Benz in the late 19th century. The automaker originated in companies founded by Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, and Wilhelm Maybach, and in 1900, it was known as Daimler Motoren-Gesellschaft (Daimler Motor Company).  At that point, existing motorcars still kept to the Motorwagen’s design, which was based on horse-drawn carriages. DMG dealer Emil Jellinek’s demands for a more drivable car with a stronger engine inspired the
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