Karl Benz, a direct contemporary of Flocken, unveiled his Motorwagen in 1885. Considered by many today to be the first car ever invented, that title belies the experimentation of those who went ...

As one of the most beloved luxury vehicle brands in the world today, Mercedes-Benz’s reputation allows it to sell millions of ...

In 1888, Bertha Benz, wife of automotive inventor Karl Benz, set off on a groundbreaking trip. A pioneer and investor in her own right, Bertha took the world's first combustion engine-powered car ...

On January 29, 1886, Karl Benz patented the first automobile powered by a gasoline ... By requiring that all new car sales be ...

Karl Benz was a design visionary whose first fascinations were with locomotives ... He struggled to market the car to potential investors and buyers who were happy with their horses.

Check out Benzinga's list of the best auto stocks. The car industry began in 1886 when Karl Benz first patented his newest invention, the Benz Motorwagen. By 1899, Benz had the top car ...