Side view of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class
Believe it or not, there was a time in history when Mercedes-Benz didn’t exist in the United States. It is hard to think about, but it is also fascinating to see how far this iconic automotive brand has come. Today we’re going to take a look at a brief history of Mercedes-Benz USA and how long it has been in the United States.
Mercedes-Benz USA was founded in 1965, but Mercedes-Benz vehicles actually started being imported in 1952 under Max Hoffman. He helped cement the identity of Mercedes-Benz in America with the iconic 300SL Gullwing. By 1957, Mercedes-Benz was in the perfect position to expand in the United States. They entered a distribution agreement with Studebaker-Packard Corporation. Eight years later, Mercedes-Benz USA was formed.
Since then, Mercedes-Benz USA has grown into a nationwide organization now employing over 1,600 people. In addition, the company has 368 associated dealerships (including Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead) that employ over 22,000 people. Each year Mercedes-Benz grows with new vehicle options, technology features and concept models. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for Mercedes-Benz USA.
If you are interested in learning more about Mercedes-Benz USA call or visit Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead. We will be able to help answer any further questions you might have, as well as help you explore our inventory. Schedule a test drive today to see what types of vehicles are currently being offered to drivers all across the United States.
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