How many brands does Mercedes-Benz have?
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Mercedes-Benz has three brands under its umbrella: Maybach, SMART, and Mercedes-Benz. Maybach: Maybach is an automobile brand. Maybach (German: Maybach) and Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH was a German ultra-luxury car brand and manufacturer active in Europe from 1921 to 1940. The founder of the company, Karl Maybach, was the son of Wilhelm Maybach, who served as the chief technical director of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (the predecessor of today's Daimler Group), hence the deep connection between the two companies. In 1997, the DaimlerChrysler Group showcased a concept ultra-luxury four-door sedan named Maybach at the Tokyo Motor Show, officially reviving this German car brand after many years of absence. SMART: smart is the result of a collaboration between Germany's Mercedes-Benz and Swiss watch giant Swatch. The 'S' in the name represents Swatch, 'M' stands for Mercedes-Benz, and 'art' means art, symbolizing the artistic nature of the partnership. The word 'smart' itself implies cleverness and wit, aligning with the brand's philosophy. With the increasing number of vehicles in modern cities, many car manufacturers have proposed the concept of micro urban commuter cars. smart, developed by Swatch, is no exception. With the technical support of Mercedes-Benz, smart retains the creativity of concept cars while combining fashion and practicality. Its compact design, coupled with intelligent and user-friendly controls, makes smart models resemble clever big toys. Mercedes-Benz: Mercedes-Benz, a German automobile brand, is the inventor of the automobile and is considered one of the most successful premium car brands in the world. Its perfect technical level, high-quality standards, innovative capabilities, and a series of classic coupe models are highly praised. The Mercedes three-pointed star has become one of the most famous car and brand logos in the world. In October 2016, Mercedes-Benz ranked 9th in the list of the world's 100 most valuable brands.
