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Mercedes-Benz Canada presents the "Benz Patent Motorwagen-"

Mercedes-Benz Canada commemorates 125 years of innovation in a national tour of the first automobile in the world

There are more than 125 years, Carl Benz filed a patent application for his motorized vehicle has three wheels, revolutionizing transportation and ultimately it established the necessary to the development of all passenger cars and commercial vehicles of all foundations and coaches of modern times. Today, Mercedes-Benz Canada is pleased to announce that it has launched a national tour as part of which the original Benz Patent Motorwagen-cross the country to contribute to commemorate this historic anniversary.

This epic tour officially begins June 17 in Victoria and will continue until at dealerships throughout the country to another. Between different destinations, the Benz Patent Motorwagen, will be transported aboard a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Providing ample cargo space while distinguishing itself with low emission and fuel consumption the lowest of his grace category has its own powerful BlueTEC diesel engine, the Sprinter was a perfect choice to serve as designated official vehicle of the tour .

The success of Daimler in the segment of commercial vehicles also follows a proud heritage of success that dates back 1896 years or Gottlieb Daimler has launched the world's first truck. Known as the Motor-Lastwagen, it was capable of carrying up to 1 500 kg and was a superior alternative to traditional transportation tires convoys by horses, used at the time for the transport of goods. Having to its credit more than 115 years of technological innovation, Daimler is the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the world. It is not surprising that today the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is characterized by many outstanding features for its class, making it a reference in the van segment lightweight here in Canada.

"The Benz Patent Motorwagen, has literally revolutionized transportation and paves the way for the modern automobile. We are extremely proud to bring this visionary vehicle dealerships across the country to give our customers the opportunity to discover in person the car officially recognized as being the first in the world, "stated Tim A. Reuss, president and general director of Mercedes-Benz Canada. "We are very proud to have invented the automobile there are more than 125 years, but it is even more rewarding for us to see the unwavering commitment of our company to innovation has enabled us to continue to reinvent the car to date. With over 80 000 patents deposited on a global scale since the first patent was the origin of all, we constantly introduce cutting-edge technologies that have enabled us to ensure that Mercedes-Benz continues to play a decisive role in the future of the automobile. "

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