Which Country's Brand is Mercedes-Benz?
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Mercedes-Benz is a German automotive brand, considered one of the most premium car brands in the world. Internationally, the brand is commonly referred to as Mercedes, while in mainland China it is called 'Benz' (hence the term Mercedes-Benz), in Taiwan it is translated as 'Benz', and in Hong Kong as 'Ping Chi'. 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 three-pointed star enclosed within a circular ring resembling a car steering wheel. The three-pointed star symbolizes land, sea, and air, indicating its superior mobility on land, sea, and in the air, while the circular ring signifies 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: Official debut of the first Mercedes S-Class sedan, the W187. 1974: Introduction of the world's first car with a 5-cylinder diesel engine, the 240D3.0. 1979: Entry into the off-road vehicle market with the newly developed 'G-Class'. March 1986: Formal establishment of Mercedes-Benz China Ltd. in Hong Kong.
