Mercedes-Benz is one of the most recognizable brands in motoring. Also, no current car company in the world has been around longer than Mercedes-Benz which goes all the way back to 1881 when it was started by Karl Benz. Karl Benz is notable in automotive history for having created the original petrol-powered car which was [...]
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In the same way BMW represents British class and luxury, Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW), which translates as “Bavarian Motor Works”, represents German engineering and precision. Founded in 1916, BMW also owns Rolls-Royce, Mini and a motorcycle division. During both world wars BMW was on the wrong side of history; the family of Gunther Quandt, a [...]
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