Thanks to the hyper-intuitive MBUX infotainment system, the Widescreen Cockpit in the new A-Class is truly revolutionary. It offers comprehensive connection and artificial intelligence paired with speech recognition and three touch entry options. YouTube pro MrJWW provides an initial glimpse of the sheer endless possibilities.
“Conceptually, however, there are new challenges in the technological surrealism which lies ahead of us. As Jean Baudrillard wrote in his 1983 work for which this series is named, ‘Abstraction today is no longer that of the map, the mirror, or the concept. Simulation is no longer that of a territory, a referential being, or … Read more
The Mercedes-Benz EQC (2019) undergoes its final heat tests in the Tabernas desert in Andalusia. It will be the first fully electric vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. The EQC is being intensively tested and undergoes a demanding programme with around 500 individual tests. Prototypes and pre-production vehicles cover several million kilometres on four continents until their market … Read more
When their visit begins, the groups are first taken to the Genius Campus. Following an introductory presentation about the Museum and explanations on the use of the cases, a group photograph can be taken on request. The lifts then take the group to the Museum’s permanent exhibition. After their return the visitors are once again … Read more
Matthias Malmedie tests the crazy Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain 4×4² prototype and finds out how it was developed.
Classic Days Schloss Dyck: the very title sounds glamorous. And the event itself even exceeded expectations: with impressive scenery around the moated castle in the Rhineland, a great park with huge old trees. And everywhere, dotted here and there, including on the lawns; a fabulous number of classic cars. Appearances matter at Schloss Dyck: that … Read more
“In the Mood”, “Moonlight Serenade”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”: Everybody has heard the swing compositions and arrangements of Glenn Miller. And we can all recall their unmistakable sound. The voice quartet “The Skylarks” and the Swing Dance Orchestra under Andrej Hermlin have dedicated themselves to a revival of the unique Glenn Miller sound, and found international … Read more
In 1936 a telegram from Stuck to Kissel started the T 80 project. In 1937 Daimler-Benz AG concluded the design contract with Porsche. At the same time, the search began for the perfect power unit. The Mercedes-Benz DB 601 aircraft engine was an obvious contender: in flying records established in 1938 and 1939 it developed … Read more
With the Sideguard Assist, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is the first manufacturer currently offering such a safety assistance system. The Sideguard Assist means significantly improved protection for the weakest road users. The system helps the driver avoid collisions with cyclists, pedestrians or stationary obstacles such as traffic lights, traffic signs or light poles while turning right by … Read more
The Schlossplatz in Stuttgart: with its magnificent “Neues Schloss” (new palace), its huge baroque park and the renowned state theatre, the wide square offers splendid views of the vibrant part of the Swabian capital. It is located right next to the Königsstraße, the largest shopping mile in Europe. Within eyeshot, the Mercedes-Benz star sits proudly … Read more