Daimler
Daimler automobiles are made by the German manufacturer Daimler-Benz. The company was formed from the merger of two pioneering German automobile companies, Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler. Both founders claimed to have invented the first gasoline-powered auto engine. The two men both founded companies in Mannheim, Germany. In 1883, Daimler began designing a series of gasoline-powered engines and received a patent for a three-wheeled vehicle.
Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a German automotive company that designs luxury vehicles and commercial vehicles. Its headquarters are located in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The company’s vehicles are marketed all over the world.
Ford
The Ford automobile is a classic American brand that is sold worldwide. It is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Founded by Henry Ford in 1903, the company is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers. Its brands include the Ford and Lincoln luxury lines.
Maybach
The Maybach automobile brand has a very controversial history. The company has seen some great progressive moments and some dark times, but it is now experiencing a revival.
Jellinek
In the early forties, Jellinek, a car buff, set out to buy two cars from a manufacturer in Cannstatt, Germany. He was particularly particular about performance and electric ignition, and wanted the best technology of the day.
Ford Motor Company
The Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufacturer with headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. It sells vehicles under the Ford brand and the luxury Lincoln brand.
General Motors
The General Motors Company is an American multinational automotive manufacturing company. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, the company produces automobiles for both the domestic and international markets. The company is the largest automaker in the United States, and was the world’s largest for 77 years, before losing the top spot to Toyota in 2008.
GM
GM Automobiles is a multinational car manufacturer that provides vehicles to the automotive market worldwide. The company operates in China, the United States, and several other countries. The company’s operations in China account for about 45 percent of its stock value. It has 10 joint ventures in the country, with the SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile representing almost half of the company’s sales. GM estimates that its Chinese car sales will grow by 7% to 10% this year.
General Motors’ Model T
The production of General Motors’ Model T cost the company a great deal of money. It was a huge success, though, and it became a leading vehicle in the US and abroad. It was also the first car to use a system plan.
Ford Model N
The Ford Model N is a vintage car that was produced in 1906. It was priced at $500 and featured a four-cylinder front engine. It also had gas headlights. It was a reliable car, but it was also an early sign of what would become Ford Motor Company.