SAE Level 3 automated driving First to obtain approval in Germany Available in the S-Class and EQS Mercedes-Benz has launched the Drive Pilot conditional automated driving assistance system (SAE Level 3) in Germany. The system can be ordered as an optional extra for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Mercedes-Benz EQS for 5,000 euros (around RM 22k) and 7,430 euros (around RM 34k). Drive Pilot enables customers to hand the driving task over to the system under certain conditions in heavy traffic or c

In light of the government’s extension of SST discounts on cars to 31-December 2021, Lexus Malaysia has just announced the updated prices for its two models, the LC 500 Convertible and LM 350. As these two models are fully imported from Japan (CBU), the new prices will include a 50% SST rebate. Both models get some significant savings – RM 41,487 for the LM 350 and RM 47,185 for the LC 500 Convertible. Also read: SST exemption/discount for CKD and CBU cars extended to 31-Dec 2021 Now while that

Japanese police cars aren’t just limited to the run-of-the-mill Toyota Crown or Toyota Prius, as certain prefectural police forces have far more potent cars in their fleet. Unlike other prefectural police departments, the Tochigi Prefectural police force has the most interesting fleet of cars, which includes Japanese icons like the Lexus LC 500, Nissan GT-R, and Honda NSX. Honda donated the NA1 Honda NSX to the Tochigi Prefectural Police force in 1992, while the R35 Nissan GT-R was donated to th

The 2022 Lexus ES facelift has just made its global debut. Being a facelift exercise, the exterior has been subtly tweaked while Lexus claims improved refinement, drivability, and ADAS. Starting with the exterior design, there’s a new grille completed in a mesh pattern with L-shaped components. The headlamps are also redesigned, featuring shorter LED DRLs and BladeScan adaptive high-beam system. There are also newly designed wheels, measuring from 17-inch to 19-inch depending on variant. The rea

** This article is the personal experience of a 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Jeff Ooi The W140 S-Class is often known as the last Mercedes to be "over-engineered", a Mercedes trait that was costing the company in product delays and over budgeting. According to Motor Trend, this action reportedly caused project cost overruns and resulted in the departure of Wolfgang Peter, Daimler-Benz's chief engineer. The vehicle is believed to ha

The all-new 2021 W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will make its global debut in September. But before that happens, Mercedes-Benz will be releasing more information regarding the all-new model in a web series called S-Class Digital. In the first video, Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Chief Operating Officer gives us a brief look at the all-new W223 S-Class, including its new vertical-style MBUX touchscreen infotainment system and h