The Entire History of Mercedes | Storytime Episode #1

Brought to you by: https://checkmythumbnail.comHosted by Jason Hassett | Current & CombustionVideo Description:Welcome to Storytime on Current & Combustion — where we dive deep into the stories behind the machines that changed the world. In this 75-minute special, Jason Hassett takes you through the entire history of Mercedes, from humble beginnings to global dominance.We start in the late 1800s, with the invention of the first automobile by Karl Benz and the early days of Gottlieb Daimler. Then, we follow the twists and turns of their eventual merger, the rise of the Mercedes brand, and how the iconic three-pointed star came to represent luxury, innovation, and speed.You’ll hear about:The pioneers who laid the groundwork for the modern carMercedes’ engineering breakthroughs through the 20th centuryTheir role in wartime production — and the controversy that followedThe brand’s rebirth post-WWII and rise in global luxury marketsLegendary models like the 300SL Gullwing, the S-Class, and AMG iconsAnd how Mercedes continues to shape the future with electric and autonomous vehiclesWhether you’re a car nut or just love a good story, this one’s packed with wild facts, forgotten names, and world-changing innovation.More from Jason Hassett:The Jason Hassett Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasonHassettShowDocumentary Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thatjasonhassett/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayhassettSupport the show:Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/currentandcombustion

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:10 What is Storytime?

3:24 The Origin of Mercedes

27:10 WWI & Merger

31:51 Pre-War Build Up

37:00 World War II

41:00 Post War Rebuild

44:00 The Resurgence

58:00 The Pinnacle of Mercedes

1:04:00 The Awful Late 90s

1:10:00 Post Break Up Highs

1:11:44 The Sad FutureHashtags:#Mercedes #MercedesBenz #CarHistory #AutomotiveHistory #KarlBenz #Daimler #AMG #SClass #300SL #ElectricCars #Storytime #CurrentAndCombustion