Mercedes-Benz has received certification from California state authorities for its Drive Pilot system, making it the first car manufacturer authorised to introduce a SAE Level 3 system in a standard-production vehicle for public freeways in California, US. This puts the company ahead of Tesla with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature that is still legally classified as a Level 2 system. Drive Pilot will be available as an option for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and EQS models in the US market, with

Forget about Waze’s pothole reports, Mercedes-Benz cars equipped with Car-to-X (C2X) communication can now share live reports of potholes to other compatible vehicles. The Dutch government however, has gone one step further and it wants to enlist drivers of such Mercedes-Benz cars to help it monitor road conditions. In what is possibly the first of its kind of such efforts, the Netherlands’ Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (Min I&W) has awarded a 2-year contract to Mercedes-Benz t

Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled the brand-new W223-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class, featuring an overhauled exterior design, oodles of new technologies, and a revamped interior. As part of the launch of the new model, the Stuttgart-based company also introduced an enhanced version of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment. For starters, the updated MBUX now features a massive 12.8-inch touchscreen, featuring stacked OLED layers to create a 3D effect. The familiar “Hey Mercedes” v

There’s a bit of Volvo in every car - the three-point seatbelt was introduced by them - and soon, there could be a bit of Mercedes-Benz too as they’ve made the world's-first airbags for rear passengers. Debuting in the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the luxury sedan will be the first production car to offer full-frontal airbags for rear passengers. This is in addition to the Belt Bag, in which smaller airbags in the safety belts inflate in case of an accident. Unlike traditional bags fitted on stee

With its launch slated for September, Mercedes-Benz will be releasing more videos surrounding its all-new 2021 W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, with the first being a deep dive into its My Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) system. In essence, My MBUX is the customisable aspect of the whole system. In a video featuring a talking Mercedes (an MBUX feature), the features highlighted include biometric authentication, multi-seat connectivity user experience, personalised media for passengers and augmen

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has revealed their updated prices for its models, valid from 15th June to 31st December. Depending on the model, one can expect to save between RM 7,734 to RM 31,345 when purchasing a brand-new Mercedes-Benz. In addition to these savings, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is also offering an attractive low interest rate financing (zero percent interest rate) with MobilityPlus car replacement program, and complimentary service packages. The offer is valid until 30th June 2020.