Meet the next generation.
They share our name. They share our spirit.
It all started with a girl.
In 1902, Emil Jellinek – often called the father of the modern automobile – named his line of innovative race cars “Mercedes” after his daughter, Mercedes. His cars won every race, and soon, everyone wanted the car named Mercedes. The naming of the company after his daughter is emblematic of the company’s dedication to the next generation.
Every Mercedes was born to chase dreams.
Meet the next generation of Mercedes. In honor of our namesake, we’ve asked 10 extraordinary young women to share their hopes and dreams for the future.
Meet Mercedes S. | Tampa, FL
“I am Mercedes, and I am unstoppable.”
Mercedes S. found herself through soccer. “Soccer has taught me to stand up for myself.” Now that she’s reaching the end of her collegiate playing career, she’s looking for new ways to lead and make an impact.
Meet Mercedes C. | Las Vegas, NV
“Yo soy Mercedes, and I am going to be the President.”
Mercedes C. wants to help people. That’s why she’s run for student council – twice. She hasn’t won yet, but in her words, “I believe in second chances.” Her goal is to be a business leader. “You’ve just got to believe in yourself.”
Meet Mercedes N. | Valencia, CA
“I am Mercedes, and I am powerful.”
Mercedes N. loves playing music and even writing her own songs. At twelve, she plays guitar, piano and even some ukulele. “I express myself through music and art. It connects me to others and myself. I want to use my voice to make a change.”
Meet Mercedes | Arlington, VA
“I am Mercedes, and I want to make sustainable fashion.”
Mercedes wants a future in fashion – and she wants fashion to have a future. “Finding ways to reduce waste and produce things ethically brings fashion back as an art form.”
Meet Mercedes C. | Anaheim, CA
“I am Mercedes, and I am unbeatable.”
Mercedes C. loves gaming. And she knows that being a young woman of color sets her apart. But she has no problem being a pioneer. “I feel like I am conquering new dimensions.”
Meet Mercedes D. | Brooklyn, NY
“I am Mercedes, and I’m what’s next.”
Mercedes D. really likes drawing. “I’m really creative.” Nonetheless, her future may be in STEM. “My favorite subject at school is math.” At seven years old, it may be a bit early to tell, but we can’t help but think good things are ahead.
Meet Mercedes S. | Fort Wayne, IN
“I am Mercedes, and my confidence is my power.”
Mercedes S. is a natural-born performer and loves being on stage. “I feel most confident when I’m on stage. I don’t think I’ve been more comfortable doing anything in my life.”
Meet Mercedes A. | Honolulu, HI
“I am Mercedes, and I’m expressing myself through dance.”
Mercedes A. grew up in Hawaii and feels a close connection to nature and the ocean. She fell in love with Polynesian dance at an early age. Expressing herself through movement is her way of celebrating nature.
Meet Mercedes L. | Cleveland, OH
“I am Mercedes, and I am determined.”
Mercedes L. wants to make her future in marketing. So far, her hard work has paid off and she’s headed to college this fall. “Continuing to strive for bigger goals – that’s how I define success.”