Articles tagged "Mercedes"

Mercedes-Benz is making its electric cars even smarter and easier to use. The German car maker is sending out a big update to two million vehicles around the world. This update, called MBUX 2.6, adds new features that will help drivers navigate...

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its latest addition to its growing EV lineup - the all-electric CLA. The company claims it designed the CLA to redefine the electric car experience, and looking at the specs, we actually agree. The new EV is a...

Mercedes-Benz is pushing forward into the electric vehicle market with its upcoming line of luxury electric vans, built on the new VAN.EA platform. These vehicles, designed for both personal and commercial use, are currently undergoing rigorous...

Mercedes today announced that it's received approval in Germany to test special lights that let everyone around know when a car is self-driving. Turquoise is the color of automated driving, according to the brand. These lights have previously...

Mercedes-Benz is having a busy week. First, the company teased the all-electric Vision V, and now we are getting a closer look at the GLC with EQ Technology. Apart from its awkward name, the early signs point to a serious contender in the electric...

Mercedes-Benz is teasing what it calls a future of electric vans with its upcoming Vision V. The concept is a preview of the next generation of the Vito and V-Class models. Set to launch in 2026, the Vision V promises a blend of luxury, space, and...

Mercedes revealed its future plans in a rather lengthy press release. To some extent, Mercedes admits its mistakes with its all-electric EQ lineup and maintains its commitment to ICE models. That doesn't mean the EVs presence will be reduced, but...

Mercedes-Benz has started road tests of its solid-state battery technology. This is a big step towards safer, lighter, and more dense batteries for electric vehicles, with Mercedes claiming the new batteries can potentially increase range by...

Mercedes announced the start of its fast-charging infrastructure project in Canada and it will debut as early as this year. The company promises to reach 2,500 fast-charging stations in Canada and the US. The first ones will open in Vancouver, while...

Last month, Mercedes officially announced that its EVs would gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network in the US and Canada in February. And today, Tesla has updated its NACS website to include Mercedes vehicles in the "supported"...

Ola Kallenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz and president of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), has urged the European Union to reconsider the fines imposed on automakers who fail to meet the new CO2 emissions standards. Källenius...

Mercedes-Benz and Google Cloud have joined forces to redefine the in-car navigation experience. Their collaboration will integrate Google Cloud's advanced Automotive AI Agent into the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) Virtual Assistant. The new...

Mercedes is the next car brand to get access to Tesla's Supercharger network in the US and Canada, following Ford, GM, Rivian, Volvo, Polestar, and Nissan. Today Mercedes announced that this will happen in February. Over 20,000 Tesla...

Mercedes-Benz has hit a snag in China. The production of the all-electric version of the CLA sedan, specifically designed for the Chinese market, has been pushed back from April to August. The culprit? Software gremlins. According to a report by...

Mercedes announced a new feature update to its MBUX Voice Assistant. Starting today, Mercedes owners can update their MBUX free of charge and take advantage of the new, advanced AI capabilities. The features include human-like conversation...

Today, Mercedes is announcing that it's received approval for the Drive Pilot's Level 3 59 mph version in Germany. The sales release in the country is expected to happen in spring 2025, following the approval by the German Federal Motor Transport...

Mercedes-AMG is currently very busy working on two EVs, a four-door coupe and an SUV, both built on its AMG.EA performance platform. The former started its winter testing in Sweden back in March, and the SUV is now joining it. What you see below...

Pope Francis has received a new ride: a one-of-a-kind, all-electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class, specially designed and handcrafted for his use. This bespoke "Popemobile" was presented to the pontiff by Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius and a team of...

According to inside sources, Mercedes is planning to launch four new models between 2025 and 2027, running Momenta's smart autonomous driving software. This is a Chinese startup in which the company invested in 2017, but the two parties have never...

Mercedes-Benz just unveiled an enhanced version of its Active Parking Assist system. The latest edition is now available in a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models. The improved system now operates at a speed of 2.5 mph - twice as fast as its...