Historical Events tagged with "daimlerchrysler"

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Economics & Industry

Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler Merger Creates DaimlerChrysler

May 7th, 1998 26 years ago

Mercedes-Benz announced its acquisition of Chrysler for US$40 billion, forming a new entity called DaimlerChrysler. This merger, the largest in industrial history, aimed to create a global automotive powerhouse. The decision was driven by the desire to combine Mercedes-Benz's luxury and innovative engineering with Chrysler's mass-market appeal and production capacity. The merger intended to enhance competitiveness in the rapidly evolving automotive market.

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