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Apple CarPlay™

Mercedes-Benz How To Videos

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How To Connect Your iPhone to Apple CarPlay in a Mercedes-Benz

When you’re driving a newer vehicle or considering buying a more recent model, it is easy to get overwhelmed with all the new automotive technologies that now exist. You might see the buttons or know a car has certain features, but knowing how to operate them is another story entirely. Today we’re going to help you learn how to connect your iPhone to Apple CarPlay and use other features with some Mercedes-Benz how-to videos that we’ve complied. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Mercedes-Benz S550e

Turn The Electric Motor On And Off In The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid Sedan

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2017 Mercedes-Benz S550e Hybrid Driving Modes

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been leading the army of Mercedes-Benz vehicles for many decades. Today, it represents intelligence, luxury, performance, and awareness all in one streamlined package with the plug-in hybrid S550e. It offers things like hybrid driving modes that you won’t find in other hybrid cars. For 2017, the S550e is the flagship Mercedes-Benz sedan to get and we will tell you why. Read the rest of this entry >>

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When Was The First Autonomous Car Built?

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Mercedes-Benz Whensday: The PROMETHEUS Project

Autonomous driving has gathered a lot of attention in the last few years. As we as a planet get closer to full autonomy, the dream turns into a reality and even the skeptics jump on board. Did you know, though, that the research for autonomous driving started more than 30 years ago? For Mercedes-Benz, it all started with the PROMETHEUS Project in 1986. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 smart Electric Drive Coupe

Electric smart Car Coming To America

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2018 smart Electric Drive Coupe United States Release Date

Way back in 1998, when an alternative energy was just a dream, smart brought the smart car to market. It was one of the first of its kind, especially in the United States, where it survived Y2K and helped fuel the fire that would become the great hybrid anxiety of the 2000s. Now, countless years later, smart has grown, but the cars are still small. Now, the entire lineup of smart vehicles can be equipped with gasoline engines or electric motors. The newest addition to this list is the 2018 smart electric drive coupe, coming to the United States in less than six months. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Mercedes-Benz Whensday: The Steering Wheel

The year is 1894. You just bought a brand new motor car and have been the talk of the town for the last couple of months. Life is good. You’re walking out of the apothecary, excited to fire up your motor carriage in front of the crowd huddled around your fancy car. But they aren’t huddled around your car. They are ogling someone else’s car. A newer car. A better car. You see, drivers have been having this problem even before the name Mercedes came to be. Except, in 1894, the technology that set some apart from others were things like the steering wheel or electric headlights. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Mercedes-Benz All Electric Company in the Works

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Mercedes-Benz Electric Drive Brand United States Release Date

We may be jumping the gun a little bit, but certain German publications are calling Mercedes-Benz out for mentioning a long term goal of creating a separate brand for electric vehicles. Right now, Mercedes-Benz offers a few all electric vehicles such as the B-Class and the A-Class, but they are not available in the United States. There is also an electric option for the new GLE SUV, but again, it isn’t available in the United States. Will a Mercedes-Benz all-electric brand make it to the United States of America? Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

New E-Class Preinstallation Entertainment and Comfort Package

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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Back Seat Entertainment System

One of the most exciting new features of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, besides the autonomous driving capabilities, is the large amount of space taken up by LCD screens. In the front, two 12.3-inch screens dominate the dashboard. One behind the steering wheel for the instrument cluster and one right in the center for navigation, music, and adjusting entertainment settings. Mercedes-Benz has been quick to remind us of this new infotainment system with every chance, but did you know it doesn’t end there? You can also upgrade your 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class to include a back seat entertainment system. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Buy A 2017 C300 Coupe in Maricopa County

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2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe Arizona Pricing

Here we are in the second quarter of 2016 and we are excited to say that the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 can now be purchased at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale! Options are currently limited because we only have blue but it is a brand new color for the 2017 year and you can’t argue with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 pricing in Arizona. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS

Everything You Need To Know About Mercedes-Benz SUVs

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2016 Mercedes-Benz SUV Specifications

Mercedes-Benz has a wide range of SUV options, often making it difficult to differentiate between two models, even after being behind the wheel. Even online, Mercedes-Benz doesn’t put all of the information in one place for SUV shoppers, giving us an opportunity to provide a complete list of 2016 Mercedes-Benz SUV specifications all in one place. No more jumping back and forth from GLE to GLC! From engine sizes to towing capacities to how far you can travel on one tank of gas, use this spider web of blogs to navigate the wonders of Mercedes-Benz SUVs. Read the rest of this entry >>