Brabus isn't Mercedes, but they're closely related. Brabus is a German tuning company that specialises in Mercedes-Benz cars. They take standard Mercedes models and upgrade everything from the engine to the interior. So, while Brabus works with Mercedes and its sister brands like Smart and Maybach, they’re not the same company. Think of Brabus as the team that takes a Mercedes and makes it even more special than it already is.

AMG stands for Aufrecht, Melcher, and Großaspach.These are the names of the two founders, Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, and Großaspach, the town where Aufrecht was born. AMG started as an independent engineering company focusing on performance upgrades for Mercedes-Benz cars. Nowadays, buyers can choose AMG-line as a trim option on most Mercedes cars, which includes visual upgrades but the same engines as standard models.

Yes, Mercedes-Benz is German through and through. The brand was founded in Germany, and its HQ is in Stuttgart. It's one of the most iconic brands in the car world, known for German engineering, solid build quality and luxury. When you think of German car brands, Mercedes-Benz is probably one of the first you’ll think of.

Mercedes me is a smart service from Mercedes-Benz that connects you to your car through an app. It lets you control and monitor different things right from your phone. You can check your fuel level, lock or unlock the doors, and even find your car if you've forgotten where you parked it. Plus, it offers service reminders and can send you updates about your car's health. It's like having your car’s controls and info in your pocket.

Mercedes was founded in 1926. It came about when two companies, Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) and Benz & Cie., merged to create Mercedes-Benz. However, the history goes back even further, with Karl Benz creating the first petrol-powered car in 1886.