Source: Bosch announcement Stuttgart, Germany – Bosch and Mercedes-Benz have reached an important milestone on the way to automated driving: Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has approved their highly automated parking system for use in the P6 parking garage…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART, Germany — Safety is an essential part of Mercedes-Benz’s DNA and one of the central responsibilities the company has assumed – towards all road users. The priority of the brand with the star is to prevent…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART — When it comes to conditionally automated driving (SAE Level 3), safety and reliability are the top priorities for Mercedes-Benz. DRIVE PILOT is therefore based on a system architecture that enables safe control of all situations…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART, Germany — The global trade in counterfeit Mercedes-Benz products continues to increase. In 2021 alone, more than 1.86 million counterfeit products were seized in over 650 raids. This is a significant increase of around six percent…
STUTTGART, Germany – Mercedes-Benz AG acknowledged Saturday (June 4) it is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles due a potential corrosion-linked issue with their brake boosters, a follow-up global recall to one announced last month in the United States. The latest…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement ATLANTA — Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC announced Mercedes-Benz AG (the vehicle manufacturer), has determined that on certain model-year 2006-2012 ML, GL and R-Class vehicles, the function of the brake booster might be affected by advanced corrosion in the…
ATLANTA – Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC will recall certain model-year 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 and 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 vehicles to correct a potential problem with a rear brake caliper. The four vehicles within the recall population, produced between Dec.…
Source: LG Electronics announcement SEOUL – LG Electronics (LG) announced that its innovative advanced driving-assistance system (ADAS) camera module is available in the new 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class now rolling out in markets around the world. LG’s ADAS leverages the latest…
PERTH – Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific PTY LTD is recalling certain 2018-2020 model year Sprinter VS 30 Vans which might have faulty brake lights. The recall, filed with the Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communication and affecting 5,396 vans,…
Source: Terranet announcement LUND, Sweden – Terranet AB (Nasdaq: TERRNT-B.ST) announced the addition of Nihat Küçük, Mercedes-Benz Head of Navigation & Maps, will become the chief technology officer (CTO) and Senior Vice President Product Management for the fast-growing VoxelFlow team…
ATLANTA – Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has agreed to recall certain sport utility vehicles 2020-21 which may have electronic stability program (ESP) units which need software updating to cope with a specific type of evasive-driving action. The company will be recalling…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – NRS Brakes has recently added to its product line galvanized brake pads for the Mercedes-Benz SL400, SL450 and SL550. In addition to those models, NRS brake pads also offer premium friction, noise-canceling piston cushions…
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – Daimler Vans USA, LLC has agreed to recall certain right-hand drive post-delivery Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles because, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report, a potential manufacturing defect could lead to “a sudden loss…
Source: Daimler announcement Stuttgart – Being on the road in a heavy truck in city traffic, sometimes on narrow roads and with confusing intersections is a challenge for many professional drivers. This especially applies to turning manoeuvres. In such situations,…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART, Germany – In 1995 Mercedes-Benz presented a newly developed van that quickly advanced to become the reference model, characterizing an entire vehicle category. From the start of its development it was clear that both active and…
Source: Mercedes-Benz post STUTTGART, Germany – In September 1985 Mercedes-Benz presented the 4MATIC automatically controlled all-wheel drive at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. This innovation was the focus and was enhanced by the more discreet, but no less…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART, Germany – The all-new Mercedes-Benz Intouro raises the bar for inter-city and excursion buses with advances in safety like Active Brake Assist 5 and Sideguard Assist. Active Brake Assist 5: full-stop braking to avoid moving pedestrians Protecting…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART, Germany – The introduction of a new S-Class brings with it Mercedes-Benz most advanced technology, including its quest for accident-free driving. The latest version of the marque’s flagship sedan includes extensive new or revised driving assist…
Source: whichcar post MULGRAVE, Australia – MERCEDES-Benz X-Class models (MY2018-2019) with Active Brake Assist fitted have been recalled due to a fault with the brake-assist system software. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recall report, the Active…
Source: caradvice.com post MULGRAVE, Australia – Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued a recall for 5,279 examples of its VS30 Sprinter van covering model years 2018 to 2020 due to potentially faulty brakes. The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and…
Source: Daimler announcement STUTTGART, Germany – Mercedes-Benz and Setra have launched a range of safety-assist systems for heavy commercial vehicles, including the world’s first fully-integrated Sideguard Assist for trucks. Mercedes-Benz and Setra are now also offering sideguard assist as retrofit…
Source: SlashGear post STUTTGART, Germany – The 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL 55 AMG F1 Edition is an iconic unicorn in the world of premium sports cars. Only 55 units were built through 2001, and it was based on the Formula One…
STUTTGART, Germany – Today’s blind-spot warning monitoring (BSM) systems alert drivers when vehicles – or in some cases even bicyclists, pedestrians and other obstacles – are encroaching on either side of their vehicle. Mercedes-Benz is now using the BSM sensors…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Characterizing a car as a coupe used to evoke a specific image: two doors, a sloping rear roof, limited, if any, room for second-row passengers and a sporting persona. Mercedes-Benz redefined the concept early this century with…
Source: Mercedes-Benz information STUTTGART, Germany – Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new GLA compact sport utility vehicle (SUV)/crossover (CUV) which is shorter and taller than its predecessor, but has more interior room as well a an even-more comprehensive suite of advanced…