The Mercedes-Benz Group AG (previously named Daimler-Benz, DaimlerChrysler and Daimler) is a German multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The Mercedes-Benz Group's marques are Mercedes-Benz for cars and vans (including Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Maybach) and Smart. It has shares in other vehicle manufactures such as Daimler Truck, Denza, BAIC Motor and Aston Martin. Mercedes Benz R&D Tel Aviv aims to continuously provide its customers with Up To Tomorrow Networked & Safe Technologies. The team plays a crucial role in researching innovative mobility solutions and state of the art software development, creating a center of excellence in car and IT security. The center focuses on future transportation including instruments for digital cars, mobility services, connected cars and cyber security. The R&D center will be part of a network of 11 such centers worldwide.