The Mercedes-Benz Logo - A Complete History
By info@topspeed.com (Tudor Rus)
Mercedes-Benz came into existence in 1926, when DMG (Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft) - founded by Gottlieb Daimler - merged with Benz & Cie, which was the company started by Carl Benz. Thats when the Mercedes-Benz logo as we know it was created.
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