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One hundred and seventy‑two years ago this May, an
automotive pioneer was born. Bertha Benz, who played a major role in the
invention of the automobile, is credited with achievements that now span over a
century.
Through her financial support, her husband Karl Benz
embarked upon his vision: patenting the Motorwagen. From there, she took this
venture further.
In 1888, Bertha Benz set out for the first long‑distance
drive in history — a journey that would show the world the future of mobility.
On that inaugural drive, she solved engineering issues
with her brilliant resourcefulness: cleaning a fuel line with her hat pin,
using her garter as insulation and inventing brake pads with leather from a
cobbler.
The unwavering perseverance of her journey led to great
publicity and further production of the Motorwagen.
Today, tourists and locals alike can drive the Bertha
Benz Memorial Route in Baden‑Württemberg, Germany, the site of the first long‑distance
road trip. Join us in celebrating the pioneering spirit of Bertha Benz, and may
her legacy continue to inspire future innovators.
