What was the former name of Mercedes?

The former name of Mercedes was "Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft" (DMG), which was founded by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in 1890. The name "Mercedes" originated from a brand created by DMG in 1901, named after Mercedes Jellinek, the daughter of a prominent automobile dealer, Emil Jellinek. In 1926, DMG merged with Benz & Cie, leading to the establishment of the Mercedes-Benz brand we know today.