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August 08, 2024 03:17 PM IST
A video of Mercedes-Benz CEO Sten Ola Kallenius went viral on social media in which he explained how the company got its name.
A prestigious brand name like Mercedes-Benz needs no introduction. However, did you know that before this commercial vehicle, the automotive brand was named Daimler? Recently, a video of Mercedes-Benz CEO Sten Ola Kallenius went viral on social media in which he explained how the company got its name.
In the video, Kallenius explained that the company was founded in 1886 and was named after founder Gottlieb Daimler. Fifteen years later, Austrian businessman Emil Jellinek asked Daimler and Maybach to build an engine specifically for racing. Jellinek wanted to participate in a race in Nice, France. On his request, Daimler and Maybach provided him with a car with a powerful engine. After winning the race, Jellinek asked to name the car Mercedes in honor of his daughter and that’s how the company got its iconic name. (Also read: Ahmedabad CEO looking for ‘exceptional people’ with zero salary, weekends or holidays? Satirical LinkedIn post goes viral)
Watch the video here:
This post was shared on social media some time ago. Since being posted, it has received about two million views. There are also many likes and comments on the video.
How people reacted to this:
One person wrote, “Hearing this for the first time, very interesting.”
Another X user, Chris Da Glorious, said, “The meaning of this name originates from the Latin word Merces, meaning ‘wages’ or ‘reward’. Mercedes encompasses benevolence, mercy, and compassion.”
“I think Mercedes turned out to be a better name in the long run!” x user Kyle Clus posted.
Someone else said, “This is actually a really nice story. Just wish Mercedes would bring the quality back to ‘German standards’.”
“Källenius says the name “Mercedes” comes from Mercedes Jellinek, Gottlieb Daimler’s daughter. She was a fan of his work, and he named the car after her as a tribute. Seems like a way to get a good review,” user Benjamin Lockhart shared.
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