How Mercedes Became Mercedes - [Mercedes Pt 2] Past Gas

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June 1926. An era of progress, rapid automotive adoption, and record-breaking feats spurred on by the rivalry between Benz and DMG had given way to a crisis. So how did a conniving aristocrat convince DMG to create the Mercedes brand? How did DMG and Benz usher in the era of the modern automobile? And how did these two competitors find themselves in a position where the only way to ensure their survival was to merge? Today on Past Gas, part two of the history of Mercedes-Benz.

00:00 Intro
00:55 Cinematic Intro
03:21 Mercedes Pt 2: How Mercedes Became Mercedes
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