Daimler Guide

Recognized as "the father of the motorcycle" and creator of the four-wheeled automobile.

The company was known as DaimlerChrysler from 1998 to 2007, then as Daimler AG until February 2022, when it was renamed Mercedes-Benz Group AG. daimler

Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft (DMG) was established in 1890, and merged with Benz & Cie in 1926 to form Daimler-Benz AG. Recognized as "the father of the motorcycle" and

Produces trucks and buses under brands such as Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, FUSO, BharatBenz, Setra, and Mercedes-Benz. Produces trucks and buses under brands such as

Daimler is a foundational name in automotive history, spanning the invention of the automobile to the creation of one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. As of 2026, the legacy is split between two separate, publicly traded companies— (luxury cars) and Daimler Truck Holding AG (commercial vehicles). Key Aspects and History