Which countries are Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen from?
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Germany is the birthplace of modern automobiles and the country with the longest history of car production. Since Karl Benz invented the first car in 1886, the German automotive industry has undergone more than 120 years of development. Like other countries around the world, the development of Germany's automotive industry has gone through four stages: "invention and experimentation," "continuous improvement," "rapid development," and "widespread application of high technology." Moreover, each stage of development has been closely linked to major events in Germany's political, economic, and socio-cultural spheres. Mercedes-Benz, a German automotive brand and the inventor of the automobile, is considered one of the most successful premium car brands in the world. In October 2016, Mercedes-Benz ranked 9th on the list of the world's 100 most valuable brands. BMW was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. The blue and white logo of BMW reflects the colors of the Bavarian state flag. Over the past century, BMW has evolved from an aircraft engine manufacturer into a leading enterprise group specializing in premium cars, as well as producing world-renowned aircraft engines, off-road vehicles, and motorcycles, ranking among the top automotive companies globally. Volkswagen, a German automotive brand, is headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany, and is the core company of the Volkswagen Group, one of the world's four largest automobile manufacturers.
