The document provides information about the history of Benz, including the founder Karl Benz who invented the first gasoline-powered automobile called the Benz Patent Motorwagen in 1885. It also mentions Daimler and Maybach who later joined Benz to form the Daimler-Benz company, which became a leader in automobile and commercial vehicles manufacturing. The summary concludes by noting the company is now called Mercedes-Benz and remains one of the top luxury automakers in the world.