Brabus is a German high-performance automotive aftermarket tuning company that specializes mainly in Mercedes-Benz, Maybach, and Smart vehicles. The company was founded in 1977 in Bottrop, Germany by Bodo Buschmann and Klaus Brackmann. Brabus modifies vehicles to improve their performance and appearance, and they have also modified other vehicles, including Porsche. The company offers factory specialist tuning and bespoke modifications for Mercedes-Benz models, along with classic Mercedes-Benz restoration. Brabus is known for its high-quality workmanship and attention to detail, and they build everything by hand. In addition to automotive tuning, Brabus also has "Marine" (boats), "Fashion" (merchandise), and "Coops" (collaboration) parts of the business.