Tag: Technology

Next month, the Mercedes A-Class will be officially launched at the Geneva Motor Show. The car, which will feature its new COMAND infotainment system, will show off the new dashboard that centers on the Apple iPhone 4S. Yes, Siri will be there to talk to you while you drive your new car. You can make

Many enthusiasts have been dismayed by BMW’s announcement of using diesel engines for its M-badged high-performance variants. Despite its successes in world endurance races as shown by Audi’s domineering diesel race cars, one cannot equate race-bred diesel engines and fuels with the more common everyday diesels found from econoboxes to big rig trucks. Economy, sure.

With the new COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST that will be launched and used, first by the Mercedes B-Class, the reliable airbag is going to be just a secondary protection. For 30 years, the airbag has been helpful in protecting vehicle owners, but as new systems get invented, it has to be replaced. But not completely though,

German magazine Auto Bild reports that a superlight version of Mercedes’ current E-Class is in the works. Using carbon fiber structures, the lightweight E-Class is projected to be 350 kilos or 770 pounds lighter than the regular model. If your experience with carbon fiber is with body panels only, there’s no need to be apprehensive

Fresh at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Mercedes- Benz also launch their line of accessories. The Mercedes iPhone Interface Plus, leads the pack. A hip smartphone with an information system in your vehicle? Then you should download this! Apple iPad, where you can watch films, play computer games and browse the web can now be mounted

Mercedes in Stuttgart welcomed its two globe-trotting B-Class F-Cell vehicles after the pair’s successful 30,000 km journey. A trio of B-Class F-Cell cars initially set off from the European continent but an accident last May resulted in one vehicle being left by the wayside. The drive went through four continents and 14 countries, and with

According to latest news from Mercedes-Benz, the S350 BlueTEC will now be equipped with ECO Start Stop technology as a standard feature. Owners will also be delighted to hear that the model line will also be a lot more efficient and emit even less emissions than its predecessor. Underneath the hood lies a 3.0 liter