Just in case anybody is wondering...... "Mercedes" was named for Frenchman's daughter.

When DBAG (Daimler Benz Auto Group) first got started, their success relied heavily upon ONE distribution source in France which sold practically all of the cars that they produced, single-handedly keeping the car company afloat.

When the auto company asked what they could do to show their gratitude, the Frenchman replied: "Please include my daughter's name in your product."