It happened on November 12th: Daimler merges with Chrysler
Daimler-Benz AG and Chrysler Corporation officially merged on November 12th, 1998, to form DaimlerChrysler. The new entity went on to integrate elements from both sides of the company, including the Chrysler Crossfire, which was based on the Mercedes SLK platform, and the Dodge Sprinter, a re-badged Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.