The origins of Mercedes' three-pointed star logo
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Even among non-car enthusiasts, the Mercedes-Benz logo is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. It’s elegant yet simple, consisting of a three-pointed star within a circle. But how did it come to be? The origins of the Mercedes-Benz logo actually date back to 1909, which predates the formation of the company by 16 years. Back then, the
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