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.
Founded on the work of Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz, who created the first motor-driven vehicles in 1886.
In 2021, the company announced a spin-off, separating its commercial vehicle business (Daimler Truck) from its passenger car business (Mercedes-Benz) to focus on electric mobility. Daimler Truck Holding AG (Current Structure) daimler
Produces trucks and buses under brands such as Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, FUSO, BharatBenz, Setra, and Mercedes-Benz.
Strongly focused on battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell technology for sustainable transportation, with a goal of up to 60% of sales being zero-emission vehicles by 2030. The company was known as DaimlerChrysler from 1998
Developing autonomous-ready trucks with a goal of Level 4 autonomous technology in the U.S. market by 2027. Gottlieb Daimler (The Founder)
Recognized as "the father of the motorcycle" and creator of the four-wheeled automobile. Daimler Truck Holding AG (Current Structure) Produces trucks
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