The origins of Mercedes-Benz go back as far as those of the car itself. The company’s history can be traced back to, among others, German engineer Karl Benz, widely considered to be responsible for building the first ever car. His creation was called the Benz Patent-Motorwagen; this three-wheeled car also became famous for completing the first ever long-distance drive, with Karl’s wife Bertha behind the wheel.
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