Stuttgart

Stuttgart is a city in Germany known for its automotive industry and historical significance.

Automotive Industry

Stuttgart is home to several prominent automotive manufacturers. Porsche, founded by Ferdinand Porsche in 1931, specializes in high-performance sports cars, SUVs, and sedans. The Porsche 911 is notably associated with the character Johnny Silverhand from the Cyberpunk universe.

Mercedes-Benz, another major manufacturer, was founded in Stuttgart in 1883. It is recognized for producing high-performance luxury sportscars, sedans, and SUVs. Mercedes-Benz is a real-world corporation and a significant player in the automotive sector.

Daimler-Benz, which has roots in the early inventors of automobiles, also operates in Stuttgart. The company produces cars and missile systems and has a cooperation agreement with Mitsubishi, collaborating on tank designs and space equipment. Daimler-Benz is involved in Airbus Industries and Fokker Airplanes.

Cultural References

In the Cyberpunk universe, GPS Hash is a readable shard that can be found on the body of Johnny Silverhand. The shard's transcript is a geohash that points to a Porsche dealership in Stuttgart, Germany.

Notable Figures

Colonel Maxwell Von Bruckner, a character associated with the International Electric Corporation, studied at the German Institute of Engineering in Stuttgart. He has held his position as commandant of the IEC regular military forces for over ten years and is responsible for the expansion and redesign of the IEC forces.

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Cities in Germany

Automotive industry in Stuttgart