Mercedes-Benz celebrates 125 years of innovation
For almost 125 years, the spirit of innovation has remained firmly rooted in the culture of Mercedes-Benz.
On January 29th, 1886, Carl Benz filed an application in Berlin for a patent on his three-wheeled motor car.
This date has since been considered the official birthday of the motor car.
From that date, the German manufacturer has strived to provide each individual customer with the optimal vehicle for their individual needs.
"This innovation is founded on Mercedes-Benz's systematic research activities, which led at the beginning of the 1970s to the official establishment of a separate research department," the German carmaker said.
"Today, Mercedes-Benz has at its disposal a global knowledge network with some 19,000 researchers and developers around the world - an interdisciplinary think tank, full of pioneering spirit, expertise and motivation, for continuing in future to make the best cars in the world."
