So, I was getting fed up with these "Dr. Z" DaimlerChrysler ads on TV
these days so I wrote Dr. Z a question about whether or not he was
embarrassed to be on TV claiming that Chrylser  had "invented the
mini-van"... Below is the response I got from them (I was surprised
that they even answered me at all!)

Dear Anthony:

Thanks for contacting Dr.Z.  Your message has been forwarded to us for
response.

Thanks for you question regarding the invention of the mini van.  As you
already know, Volkswagen invented the mini van, but DaimlerChrysler
redesigned and refine the mini van.

Thanks again for your "Z"mail.

Sincerely,

Amy

Senior Staff Representative
Dr.Z's Customer Action Team