What car brand was named after this girl?

I own a Mercedes Benz so this was really cool to learn the history behind the car.

I was an employee at Daimler-Benz and recognized the picture from a booklet given to employees by the company. I did not know the part that her grandfather was a rabbi. I guess the Nazis didn’t know about that too since Daimler-Benz built the military staff vehicles and weapons ( Teutonic monsters).

Mouth🤪, oh Lord won't you buy me a Mercedes-Benz my friends all drive Porsches I must make amends

mimi, you're one letter out to be able to claim a car was named after you.

that's so cool. I wish someone would name a car after me. or buy me a car. lol

Batesey, It came from Carl Benz a German motor engineer whose 1885 car is considered the first practical modern car. His company merged with Daimler in 1926 to form Daimler-Benz which makes the Mercedes Benz brand.

In the description it states Emil Jellinek was an automotive entrepreneur and named the car after his daughter, but it doesn’t mention why he was chosen to name the car. His name wasn’t part of the company, and even changed it to keep the association. So, why did he have such a high honor? If he funded its launch as an entrepreneur ………… one would expect partial ownership. So why did the brand not include his name? They still have her picture hung in the facility today……one would surmise he had substantial involvement.

Batesey, it tells you this… just keep reading.

Didn't know🙆🏾‍♀️

gostbuster, As sung by the late great Janis Joplin.

Anyone know where “Benz” came from then?

Tuvok, you never know…. Perhaps they knew and since they needed vehicles built - perhaps they chose not to do anything. Which would seem also inconsistent with thier tactic of simply taking ownership for thier cause.

I think Daimler- Benz in Austria.

mimi, I might let you drive my car.

I love cars my first live was a BMW m5

Got to love a Mercedes Benz!

I love 🚙cars