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Mercedes-Benz USA

Logo: Mercedes-Benz, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Distributor for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is the distributor for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in the United States, headquartered in Sandy Springs, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. In 1952, businessman Max Hoffman became the sole importer of Mercedes-Benz cars to the United States. However, with the relative success the brand's cars enjoyed in the 1950s, Daimler was no longer content with selling through a middleman, and sought to start its own American operation.2 It was founded by Daimler-Benz AG.1 It is part of Mercedes-Benz Group.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1965Founded1

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Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is the distributor for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in the United States, headquartered in Sandy Springs, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia.2

Corporate structure

Mercedes-Benz USA is part of a group headed by Mercedes-Benz Group. 261 entities, 45 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

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The story

Founded by Daimler-Benz AG in 1965, in Montvale.1

Products and brands

  • luxury vehicle

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

Owners

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1965Founded Founded in Montvale1

Sources

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