If you have recently purchased a new Mercedes-Benz CLA or a even a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class, you may have noticed that the lever that normally controls windshield wipers now has a P, R, N, and D on it. You may have also noticed that the windshield wipers are automatic and therefore you don’t need to turn them on or off. What you are looking at is the DIRECT SELECT control lever. What is Mercedes-Benz DIRECT SELECT? Read the rest of this entry
If you have been following Mercedes-Benz over the last couple years, you probably know that DYNAMIC SELECT is a relatively new technology that allows drivers to adjust the way Mercedes-Benz vehicles handle in different driving situations. But did you also know that the driving modes available can differ with model and trim? It’s true! The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes feature the Off-Road+ option that is reserved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles that are built to leave the road in comfort. Read the rest of this entry
As a child, you may remember pedaling a toy car around in your driveway, giving other drivers the finger and chasing after Bond villains. Even for children with more innocent imaginations, these are some of the best memories. What if we told you that Mercedes-Benz can help you give your children that same euphoria that you remember when you got your first set of wheels. Many people are surprised to find out that many of the Mercedes-Benz pedal cars were actually made and sold by Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, even more people are surprised to find out that you can still buy Mercedes-Benz pedal cars, directly from the manufacturer! Read the rest of this entry
The 2017 GLS release date is approaching, and with it are some new features that push Mercedes-Benz further ahead of the competition. One of these technologies in particular is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class MAGIC VISION CONTROL. It sounds like something out of a children’s cartoon, but it is actually very real and it is absolutely genius. Read the rest of this entry
For the first time in Mercedes-Benz history, a plug-in hybrid SUV is available for public sale. Not only is this a first for Mercedes-Benz, but only a few other manufacturers have done this, and that is only because of the recent race for zero emission driving. Hybrid and fully-electric cars are all the rage right now, but exactly how efficient are they? Let’s take a closer look at the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e electric range and charge time. Read the rest of this entry
Many auto makers are lining up this year at Tokyo Motor Show to unveil their latest and greatest vehicle concepts. From what we have seen so far, most of these automakers are sticking to similar designs that look somewhat conservative. Or at least they just look conservative next to the Mercedes-Benz Tokyo Vision with Deep Machine Learning technology. Read the rest of this entry
Whether you are an autonomous vehicle fan or a Terminator 2 Skeptic, driver-assisted technologies and driverless vehicles are becoming more prevalent in the automotive industry every day. Although we are still probably a few years or even a decade away from being able to sleep in the driver seat, functions like DISTRONIC PLUS, Lane Keep Assist, and BAS PLUS are more reminiscent of Knight Rider than a means to the grocery store. Read more to learn how to use DISTRONIC PLUS cruise control in your 2016 Mercedes-Benz. Read the rest of this entry
You’ve probably seen commercials for new Ford and Chevy vehicles where the overwhelmed mother uses her feet to open the trunk of her car. No, we’re not talking about a chimpanzee mother. Just a regular human with a smart key in her pocket. This technology is extremely convenient and futuristic, but it is nothing new for Mercedes-Benz. Many people don’t realize that Mercedes-Benz offers this on all of its vehicles. Keep reading to learn how to use Mercedes-Benz Hands-free Access. Read the rest of this entry
Keyless entry and push-to-start technologies have been around for a long time. It is derived from a simple concept; keep your keys in your pocket when using your car. But how does it work exactly? How do you know you are getting the most out of your Mercedes-Benz KEYLESS GO feature? As it turns out, there is more to it than just depressing the brake to start the engine. Read the rest of this entry
If you are familiar with the name Transformers, then you know that cars that can change their shape are just about the coolest thing in the history of things. As it turns out, Mercedes-Benz is aware of this too, and that is why it created the Mercedes-Benz IAA concept for the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. IAA is an acronym for Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile and that is exactly what it is. It slightly resembles the F-015 Luxury in Motion Concept Car with its silver bullet color and futuristic wheel design, but has a never-before-seen feature that will melt your brain. Read the rest of this entry