Daimler

Daimler is a German automotive name associated with Gottlieb Daimler, a pioneer of the internal combustion engine, and with a vehicle group whose modern lineage traces back to the Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG). DMG, founded in 1890 in Cannstatt by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach, produced early engines for land and sea transport. In 1901, DMG delivered the Mercedes 35 HP, a model that helped establish the Mercedes name as a premium brand.

In 1926, DMG merged with Benz & Cie to form Daimler-Benz AG, uniting the Daimler and Mercedes-Benz brands under one corporate roof. The company grew into a leading global car manufacturer and also produced commercial vehicles and engines. In 1998 Daimler-Benz merged with Chrysler to form DaimlerChrysler AG, a transatlantic conglomerate whose subsequent restructuring led to the Daimler AG name in 2007 after Chrysler was divested.

In the 2020s, the group reorganized to separate its car and truck businesses: the commercial-vehicle activities were organized as Daimler Truck AG, while the remaining automotive activities were reoriented under Mercedes-Benz Group AG. The two entities operate as independent companies and brands, though both trace their heritage to Gottlieb Daimler and the DMG era. The current operations focus on Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans, Daimler Truck’s trucks and buses, and related financial services and mobility offerings. The company is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, with a global manufacturing and service network.