The document discusses the name and origins of the car brand Mercedes. Mercedes is a girl's name that comes from the Spanish word for the planet Mars. It also means elegance. The Mercedes emblem symbolizes the universality of the brand across air, land, and water. The company has an annual turnover of 100 billion euros and annual profits of 3.9 billion euros, demonstrating strong financial performance. A legend in the industry states that BMW cars were made for those who can't afford a Mercedes, Audi cars were made for the company itself, and Mercedes cars were made for the rich.