The 2011 FORTUNE Magazine List of "100 Best Companies to Work For" is out and only one automaker is on the list: Mercedes-Benz USA. This year, the automaker ranked in 15th place; up from 49th place in 2010.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, N.J., is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States.

"While each milestone is impactful, this particular one is especially rewarding because it is based on employee feedback; the company forged ahead as a unified team to emerge from the current economic crisis into a leadership role," stated Ernst Lieb, President and CEO, MBUSA, in a news release after the awards were announced.

While Mercedes-Benz is the sole automaker on the list, a number of the other companies receiving top honors support the auto industry in various ways. For the complete list, visit fortune.com/bestcompanies.

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