Mercedes: Where did the iconic name come fromMercedes-AMG GLE 53 Review: Angrier, faster and better | TOI AutoMercedes-Benz: A Star is BornGerman carmaker Mercedes is instantly recognizable across the world - both by its name ‘Mercedes-Benz’ and the iconic three-pointed star logo but few know the intriguing history behind this globally-renowned brand. After Daimler's death, Emil Jellinek joined and helped create the Mercedes 35hp in 1900, naming it after his daughter Mercedes, which means “mercy” in Spanish.The name "Mercedes" didn't come from a founder or an engineer. Kallenius revealed that it was actually the name of Emil Jellinek's daughter, Mercedes Jellinek. Emil Jellinek was an Austrian industrialist and a passionate racing enthusiast. The Mercedes-Benz name combines Mercedes Jellinek and Karl Benz.

Source: The Star June 12, 2024 14:26 UTC