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

The current W213 generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class will soon bow out to make way for an all-new W214 generation model, which will be launched in 2023. The latest E-Class will also be joined by an EV variant developed specifically for China, confirms CEO Ola Källenius. Speaking at yesterday’s ‘Economics of Desire’ strategy update event, Källenius said Mercedes-Benz Group's product strategy for its Core Luxury segment, which includes both the C-Class and E-Class – its highest volume contributors –

“If you have to ask the price, you can't afford it.” That might have held an ounce of truth back in the day of traditional car ownership but this age of leasing has proven that “there’s more than one way to skin a cat.” As the flagship of Stuttgart’s extremely distinguished portfolio, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class oozes an aura of grandeur and flexes a might of luxury unrivalled by its peers that casts a sense of desirability in us to be chauffeured in one. Introduced at the tail-end of 2021, the al

The Z223 generation 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class made its world premiere last week at the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show. Based on the V223 generation S-Class, Mercedes-Benz’s latest flagship sedan benefits from a 18 cm longer wheelbase, itself already 11 cm longer than the standard wheelbase W223 S-Class. As before, the rear doors are unique to the Maybach, necessitated by its longer wheelbase. For the first time ever for a Maybach, the rear doors close automatically, and we are not talking about so

Think quintessential German sedans and your minds will most probably conjure images of big and roomy cars like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210). A fair few of you will recall one exactly like this. Probably your rich uncle had one. In my case, the dentist always had a silver example outside his clinic. Anime aficionados will also recall a certain Papa driving one... Rose-tinted glasses aside, the W210 really did push the carmaker's envelope in terms luxury, looks and comfort. A short history les

Along with the global debut of the G30 BMW 5 Series facelift, BMW has also unveiled the 2020 BMW 6 Series GT facelift with a new face and a few upgrades. Exterior – Subtlety is key Changes on the exterior are rather subtle, starting with the slimmer profile headlights. Adaptive LED headlights with matrix technology is fitted as standard while the BMW Laserlight is available as an option. The grille is more angular and the slats protrude further compared to before, but size wise it remains conser