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| 1902 Mercedes Simplex |
Although Diamler died in 1900, Maybeck
continued working with the company and designed the successful
Mercedes model in 1902. Its popularity finally convinced the boards
that automobiles are the way to go. Sales took off that year with the
introduction of the Daimler-Mercedes and the company expanded. During
World War I, they produced war supplies. They actually even opened a
factory to solely build military vehicles, aircraft engines, and even
entire aircraft.
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| Mercedes World War I Car |
After the war, demand for vehicles
dropped sharply due to the low demand and high taxes on luxury items
throughout Germany. Benz approached DMG with the possibility of a
merger in 1919. Diamler did not like the idea. However, the economy
continued to collapse throughout the country and they agreed in 1924.
It became official in 1926.
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| 1926 Mercedes Roadster |
The company became known as
Diamler-Benz AG and the cars were named Mercedes-Benz, made to honor
both sides of the company. During World War II Diamler-Benz made
aircraft, tank, and submarine engines as well as parts for weapons.
Like other companies within Germany, they employed slave labor to
meet demands.
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| Mercedes L3000S - Used in World War II |
In 1998, the company merged with
Chrysler to become Daimler Chrysler AG. But throughout the next few
years, Diamler would not allow Chrysler to continue development and
maintain quality. Although they were still good vehicles, Chrysler
was unable to stay on par with the competition. In the world economy
crisis, Diamler cut ties with Chrysler and sold it to Cerberus
Captial Management.
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| 1998 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon |
The company today is known as Diamler
AG. Mercedes-Benz is one of the oldest cars still produced today.
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Sources: Edmunds, http://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/e-class/1998/; Oldtimer Picture Gallery, http://www.autogallery.org.ru/m/mbl3000s.htm; Missing Lynx, http://www.network54.com/Forum/282066/thread/1155266628/WWI+German+Staff+Cars; Motor Trend, http://wot.motortrend.com/benz-time-warp-5-picks-from-our-tour-of-the-mercedes-museum-351945.html/1902-mercedes-simplex-front-three-quarters/; Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz
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