The Mercedes flagship has always meant clever feats of engineering—and for me and my family, a lot more than that.

Karl Benz patented the first automobile powered by a gasoline engine, marking a pivotal moment in transportation history.

Mercedes-Benz has been in the auto industry for as long as it's existed, and put out a ton of iconic, successful models. Alas ...

The answer depends a little bit on your definition of the word. The first practical gas-powered carriage was built by Karl Benz, who later merged his company with Daimler Motor Group to form ...

Karl Benz patented the three-wheeled Motor Car, known as the "Motorwagen," in 1886. It was the first true, modern automobile, meaning Benz is most often identified as the man who invented the car ...

On this day in 1886 Karl Benz patented the first internal combustion engine on a motor car. The engine had been in development throughout 1885, and the first ever motor car was available for sale ...

As we all know, the automotive industry started in Germany thanks to Karl Benz. The next big step was mass-production, perfected by Henry Ford in the early 20th century. Japan's car industry took ...