Mercedes Benz: the very name conjures up visions of glamour and luxury, of success and preferment. Furthermore, entire generations have been brought up in awe of its great reputation, bolstered by its ubiquity in film and culture. Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz, sang Janis Joplin in 1970: coupe or convertible, it was a legendary automobile then; its luster is undiminished still. Not just glamour, Mercedes Benz, through its records of safety and concern for the absolute driving—and riding—comfort for customers, has remained a global brand universally recognised for its dependability. The three-pointed star logo stands for just that.