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Bertha Benz and the Benz Patent Motorwagen

In 1888, Bertha Benz made history as the first woman to drive an automobile, taking the Benz Patent Motorwagen on a daring journey. Her 106-kilometer trip proved the car’s reliability, overcoming challenges and solving problems along the way. Bertha’s bold drive helped introduce the automobile to the world and secured her legacy as a pioneer of transportation.