Daimler

Founded on the work of Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz, who created the first motor-driven vehicles in 1886.

Developed a high-speed petrol engine, nicknamed the "grandfather clock" due to its shape, and fitted it to carriages, boats, and motorcycles. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) Daimler Truck North America: Start daimler

One of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Founded on the work of Gottlieb Daimler and

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 Daimler is a foundational name in automotive history,

Developing autonomous-ready trucks with a goal of Level 4 autonomous technology in the U.S. market by 2027. Gottlieb Daimler (The Founder)

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.