Which Country's Brand is Mercedes-Benz?
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Mercedes-Benz is a German automotive brand, considered one of the world's most premium car brands. Internationally, the brand is commonly referred to simply as Mercedes, while in mainland China, it is known as "Benz" (hence the name Mercedes-Benz). In Taiwan, it is translated as "Benz," and in Hong Kong as "Ping Zhi." Mercedes-Benz offers a range of models including the A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, GLA-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, G-Class, V-Class, coupe series, AMG versions, and the Maybach series. The Mercedes-Benz logo is a simplified representation of a steering wheel encircling a three-pointed star. The three-pointed star symbolizes land, sea, and air, indicating the brand's superior mobility across all terrains—land, sea, and air. The encircling ring represents its global marketing momentum. Key milestones in Mercedes-Benz's development include: 1926: Merger of Benz and Daimler. 1931: Launch of the first E-Class sedan. 1934: Production of the first bulletproof car. 1951: Introduction of the first Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan, the W187. 1974: Launch of the world's first car with a 5-cylinder diesel engine, the 240D 3.0. 1979: Entry into the off-road vehicle market with the newly developed "G-Class." 1986: Official establishment of Mercedes-Benz China Ltd. in Hong Kong.
