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Made-in-America 'Moto Cycle' Beat Three Benzes, Two EVs in the Nation's First Motor Race
Made-in-America 'Moto Cycle' Beat Three Benzes, Two EVs in the Nation's First Motor Race

28 Nov 2023, 15:24 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / On November 28, 1895, six motor carriages engaged in a ten-hour, 50-mile rally: two electric vehicles and four gasoline motor wagons raced for $2,000

 
Here's the World's First Diesel Truck, a Five-Tonner Introduced in 1923
Here's the World's First Diesel Truck, a Five-Tonner Introduced in 1923

16 Jun 2021, 16:17 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The first-ever diesel truck to be introduced to the world was a five-tonner from Benz & Cie. It was presented in 1923 and was fueled by tar oil.

 
Why Is Mercedes-Benz Called "Mercedes-Benz"? A Short Animated Clip Answers
Why Is Mercedes-Benz Called "Mercedes-Benz"? A Short Animated Clip Answers

16 May 2016, 14:09 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / If you've never been curios enough to dig up the story behind the Mercedes-Benz name on the Internet, here's a short clip that explains everything

 
Hans Nibel: One of the Catalysts That Made Mercedes-Benz What It Is Today
Hans Nibel: One of the Catalysts That Made Mercedes-Benz What It Is Today

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / Nibel's work was instrumental in the rise of Mercedes-Benz in 1930s, and he was also one of the main architects of the merger that resulted in Daimler-Benz

 
Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 130 Years of Modern Automobiles
Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 130 Years of Modern Automobiles

29 Jan 2016, 14:46 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / On January 29, 1886, Carl Benz applied for a patent for a “gas-powered vehicle.” This signaled the birth of the modern automobile

 
Mercedes-Benz Celebrates Century From Blitzen Benz Brooklands Record
Mercedes-Benz Celebrates Century From Blitzen Benz Brooklands Record

17 Dec 2013, 17:17 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / It was just before Christmas Eve in 1913, when British racing driver Lydston Greanville “Cupid” Hornsted set no less than two new world record for the half-mile and the kilometer on the ...

 
“Prinz Heinrich” Benz and 24/40 Benz laundalet at Pebble Beach
“Prinz Heinrich” Benz and 24/40 Benz laundalet at Pebble Beach

6 Aug 2013, 08:24 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / Traditionally taking place in the third Sunday of August, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is, as many of you know, one of the most prestigious annual classic car shows in the world. As ...

 
Mercedes Explains Meaning of Three-Pointed Star Logo
Mercedes Explains Meaning of Three-Pointed Star Logo

27 Oct 2011, 15:07 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The star originally simbolized three modes of transport: over land, water and through the air, but now it's a simbol of wealth

 
Carwash Fail: Brand New Mercedes CLS Hosed Down... Inside
Carwash Fail: Brand New Mercedes CLS Hosed Down... Inside

9 Oct 2011, 11:21 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Everybody has their own way of showing affection to their cars, some like to fit it with bigger wheels, some like to take a small brush and lovingly detail it for a show. So why not show your car so...

 
New Song Inspired by Janis Joplin Honors Mercedes-Benz
New Song Inspired by Janis Joplin Honors Mercedes-Benz

14 Apr 2011, 09:50 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / International style magazine BLAG has contracted singer/songwriter Estelle along with rapper/producer David Banner and artist Daley to create a brand new song in honor of the Mercedes-Benz brand. T...

 
The Popemobile: a History of Holy Benzes
The Popemobile: a History of Holy Benzes

6 Feb 2009, 18:01 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / The Roman supreme pontiffs have a long history of being driven around in bespoke carriages, specially designed coaches and custom made cars. Of all the car manufacturers who at one point have suppli...