Founded in 1926 by Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, Wilhelm Maybach and Emil Jellinek, Mercedes-Benz is a global automotive company known for shaping the modern automobile. Mercedes-Benz USA represents the brand in the United States, supporting customers through its dealer network while offering luxury vehicles for drivers seeking electric, hybrid or gas-powered mobility.
BMW of North America, LLCSince BMW of North America was established in 1975, BMW Group’s U.S. presence has grown into a substantial automotive operation serving drivers through a nationwide network. Its South Carolina plant has assembled more than 7.3 million vehicles since 1994, while the company also supports communities through programs such as BMW Scholars and technician training for veterans.NEW YORK, NY
Star MotorsBorn from Neil Dubey’s basement hobby in 1987, Star Motors rebuilds Mercedes-Benz components and services, restores, and sells classic and late-model Mercedes vehicles in Endicott. The company grew from rebuilding air-suspension valves for Dubey’s own 300SEL 6.3 into a specialty shop particularly known for pre-1985 V8 Mercedes and the M100-series 300SEL 6.3, 450SEL 6.9, and 600 limousine.ENDICOTT, NY
Karlyn Industries, IncFounded in 1970 by German-trained engineer Hans Bierdumpfel, family-owned Karlyn Industries makes automotive aftermarket ignition and steering components, including spark-plug wire sets assembled in Southfields, New York. The company began with the first U.S.-made Volkswagen Beetle ball joints and tie-rod ends and now supplies Audi/VW and BMW as an original-equipment supplier. Karlyn also serves as the only authorized U.S. representative for German ignition supplier BREMI, a relationship spanning more than 40 years.SOUTHFIELDS, NY
General MotorsGeneral Motors has called Detroit home for more than a century, tracing its roots to William Durant’s incorporation of the company in Flint on September 16, 1908. Today, GM remains a major American manufacturer whose four vehicle marques serve drivers across the country, while its U.S. operations span 50 assembly and parts facilities in 19 states and employ 97,000 people.WARREN, OH