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…
Source: motorsports.com post STUTTGART, Germany – Mercedes-Benz has made no secret of the fact that every element of its 2020 Formula 1 car has been improved for this year. And while most of the attention has been dominated by its…
Source: planetf1.com GENEVA, Switzerland – Mercedes-Benz has been forced into some last-minute modifications after Red Bull questioned the legality of the Silver Arrows’ rear brake ducts. In what could be a very busy week for the FIA, the governing body…
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ATLANTA – Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) will be issuing a voluntary recall next month to repair a potential issue which might affect the operation of the anti-lock braking (ABS) and electronic-stability program (ESP) on…
Source: Mercedes-Benz Stuttgart, Germany – The updated Mercedes-Benz E Class was scheduled for reveal at the now canceled Geneva Auto Show, but the German luxury automaker unveiled its cornerstone family of vehicles through online avenues. The E-Class Sedans and Wagons…
Source: Daimler The following is excerpted from a Daimler press release concerning Mercedes-Benz. The entire release, and other related information, can be found by clicking on this sentence. STUTTGART/IMMENDINGEN, Germany – For 50 years Mercedes-Benz experts have examined serious accidents…
Source: PracticalMotoring.com Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz has recalled 451 G-Class four-wheel-drives produced from 2011 to 2018. The recall claims that the affected previous-generation G-Class models may suffer cracked brake lines in the ABS hydraulic unit when strong vibrations are present, such as…
Today, Euro NCAP releases the safety ratings of three large off-roaders: the Honda CR-V, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the SEAT Tarraco. All three cars get a maximum five-star rating against Euro NCAP’s tough 2019 requirements. The new SEAT Tarraco shares Volkswagen’s MQB platform with the Škoda Kodiaq,…
The highest possible degree of safety is something that lies at the heart of the Mercedes-Benz brand. That’s why the brand with the star has been supporting bus and coach drivers for many years with an increasingly wide range of…
Mercedes-Benz as a long-time leader in the field of safety assistance systems Policy objective: to halve the number of fatal road accidents Significantly fewer accidents with automated emergency braking systems Stuttgart. Truck safety is currently the subject of heated political…
Future range to cover E-Class and AMG models C Class: Brake discs available for front and rear axles Workshops benefit from an economical alternative Frankfurt, September 11, 2018. The technology company Continental has significantly expanded its range of brake discs…
New Active Brake Assist 5 provides support in the case of an impending rear-end collision or other crash – if necessary also with automatic full braking World premiere of the new Actros in Berlin. Shortly before the IAA Commercial Vehicles…
First Line Ltd. has expanded its product range by introducing 70 new parts, aiming to meet increasing demand across various automotive categories. The latest additions include drive shafts, friction components, cables, steering and suspension components, filters, lubrication parts, and clutch…
Akebono Brake Corporation, a leading manufacturer of ultra-premium brake pads, has announced the release of seven new part numbers to its EURO and Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad lines. This expansion increases coverage by over two million vehicles, ensuring…
First Line Ltd. has introduced 41 new aftermarket parts to expand its already comprehensive range, addressing increased demand in various automotive categories. This release includes a variety of new steering and suspension components, drive shafts, cooling solutions, friction parts, wheel…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Understated, with little evidence of the power within, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG® GLB35 4MATIC mild hybrid appears like just another two-box compact sport utility (SUV) until the accelerator is depressed, rocketing the vehicle beyond traffic. Form following function…
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling a limited number of 2024 AMG GLB 35 4MATIC vehicles due to incorrectly routed brake hoses on the rear axle. This defect may cause brake fluid leaks, leading to a potential loss of braking performance and…
The latest Euro NCAP Commercial Van ratings reveal a significant enhancement in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for commercial vans. Notably, 40% of the vehicles tested achieved the prestigious ‘Platinum’ rating, surpassing the new EU General Safety Regulation (GSR2) standards…
Standard Motor Products (SMP) announces 186 new part numbers in June, covering 58 distinct product categories and 45 part numbers for 2023 and 2024 models. Key highlights include advancements in collision repair components, emission control systems, and significant additions from…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The new 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 SUV is a difficult car to drive on Cape Cod. Difficult because it wants to run, stretch its legs in ways the congested roads of this New England region do not…
Braking brand, Juratek, has launched 11 new to range references, including two new brake pads, four new brake discs, two new brake calipers and three new brake hoses in its latest range expansion to enhance its offering of aftermarket braking…
CHATHAM, Mass. – BMW calls its new-for-2024 X2 a Sports Activity Coupe (SAC), but the average American consumer would consider the five-door vehicle a subcompact sport-utility vehicle (SUV). I did not dwell on titles; I just enjoyed my recent week…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Big, powerful, silent and comfortable all describe the new three-row, large mid-size battery-electric (BEV) sport-utility vehicle (SUV) Kia EV9 recently introduced to the American consumer. My initial impressions during a brief 20-minute drive at the recent #IMPASpringBrake2024…