His Majesty also mentioned that the future appearance of automobiles is very important, and the configuration layout of the automobile needs to be carefully considered.
I don't have much talent in this area, so I'll continue to be responsible for the engine research. As for you, Benz, it's too underwhelming to let you only handle engine research. I can't bear to send you to Maybach's side either.
How about this, you can be responsible for both engine and automobile research, which will allow you to fully exert your abilities."
Daimler's division of roles among the three was quite fair. Actually, in sum, Benz, Daimler, and Maybach could all handle both engine and automobile research. But everyone has their strengths and weaknesses; Maybach is more adept in the creative areas.
Daimler had deeper research into the four-stroke engine, so it's not an issue for him to be in charge of engine development.
