As the automobile industry, including Mercedes-Benz, pushes further and further towards electric vehicles, the plug-in hybrid powertrain represents the perfect innovative stepping stone. Plug-in hybrid technology offers drivers the best of both electric and combustion technologies. In the city, drivers can utilize all-electric battery power, and on long trips, the combustion engine can effectively help out for extended range. Mercedes-Benz, perhaps unsurprisingly, is on the cutting edge of this technology, and with the new EQ Power vehicles, Mercedes-Benz is proud to offer six plug-in hybrid models. Scroll down to learn more about EQ Power and how far each model can go using only its battery.

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Mercedes-Benz aftermarket Apple CarPlay compatibility

Did you recently buy a Mercedes-Benz only to find that it wasn’t equipped with Apple CarPlay compatibility? Or do you drive an older-model Mercedes-Benz with hopes to add Apple CarPlay? Adding Apple CarPlay as an accessory is a subject that we often get questions about. To help our customers better understand the technology and its availability, we put together some information about Mercedes-Benz aftermarket Apple CarPlay compatibility.

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Automobile technology is moving quickly and for prospective car buyers, determining which type of powertrain is best for you can be a tough choice. While brands like Mercedes-Benz offer a host of new powertrain options like hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, it can be difficult to decide which route to go while ditching traditional gasoline engines. Fortunately, Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new app that will help to inform you the best powertrain to fit your driving style. Keep reading to learn more about the EQ Ready App from Mercedes-Benz.

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