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The story behind the Mercedes name begins with Mercédès Jellinek, the daughter of Emil Jellinek, whose involvement with Daimler automobiles helped turn her first name into one of the most recognized names in automotive history. From the introduction of the Mercedes 35 PS in 1900 and its early racing success to the formation of Mercedes-Benz in 1926, this is the story of how a personal name became a lasting part of automotive history.