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Mercedes-Benz Is Testing The Drive Pilot In China

Giancarlo Perlas December 29, 2023

Mercedes-Benz is doubling down on its autonomous driving technology in key markets. After getting approval for the Drive Pilot’s deployment in Germany and the USA, the three-pointed star marque is also setting its sights on bringing the tech to the Chinese market. Drive Pilot Goes to China Recently, Mercedes-Benz announced that it is aiming for the potential rollout of its luxury cars equipped with the Drive Pilot tech in Beijing to further appease Chinese buyers. This comes hot on the heels of its successful applications for Level 3 self-driving technology on German and American roads. The approval for the testing of conditionally automated driving in some designated highways of the… Continue Reading »

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Toto Wolff Voices Optimism On The Mercedes F1 W15

Giancarlo Perlas December 28, 2023

Mercedes F1 W15 will be a total overhaul of the W14

Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff continues to tease the press about the upcoming W15. The team principal strongly believes the next race car will punch their ticket back to winning races. Mercedes F1 W15 Unveiling on February 14 Despite being on break from the tumultuous 2023 Formula 1 season, Mercedes-AMG Petronas appears to have already ironed out the scheduled unveiling of the W15. Although we have yet to get confirmation from the team, sources say the new car will debut on Valentine’s Day. With the lessons gleaned from their winless 2023 run, Mercedes is now on a path to redemption. And it’s starting things off by abandoning the “zeropod” concept… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 S E Performance Coupe Spied On Public Road

Giancarlo Perlas December 28, 2023

One of the biggest launches of Mercedes-Benz this year is the all-new CLE Coupe and Cabriolet in July. The new range bridges the C-Class and E-Class coupes and cabriolets into a single car to streamline the three-pointed star marque’s offerings. After the unveiling of its standard Benz and high-performance AMG CLE 53 models, it only means we are now proceeding to the more potent version of the car. With that, the suspected Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 S E Performance Coupe was just spied on the roads, which gives us a preview of what’s next for the series. Recently, walkoARvideos uploaded a new Mercedes on the works. The car in question definitely… Continue Reading »

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New Mercedes-Benz EV Sedan Prototype Spied On The Road

Giancarlo Perlas December 25, 2023

A new compact sedan may be underway in the Mercedes-Benz EQ EV line. The prototype of the electric vehicle was recently spotted during testing by spy photographers. Mercedes-Benz currently has two sedans in its EQ range, namely the EQE and the EQS. Another may be coming up and it will likely be based on the Concept EQXX unveiled last year. The subject of the spy shots by Car and Driver shows a fully camouflaged vehicle, which makes it hard to discern the auto’s identity. However, it appears to be riding on the MMA platform reserved for the small EVs of the three-pointed star marque. If this is the case, expect… Continue Reading »

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Wrapping Up The Performance Of The Mercedes F1 W14 Race Car In 2023

Giancarlo Perlas December 22, 2023

After enjoying eight consecutive Constructors Championships from 2014 to 2021, the streak of Mercedes F1 was finally broken by Red Bull in 2022. Since then, the team has struggled to outperform its rival. As 2023 ends, the three-pointed star marque reflects on the important lessons it learned over the recently concluded season. Mercedes F1 Not Contented With Their Performance Recently, The Race asked Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One whether or not the wrong decisions were made in the development of the W14. Technical Director James Allision wittingly responded, “Are we world champions?” Allison’s answer, although delivered with humor, served as a reflection of the team’s overall sentiment despite finishing as runner-up… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz GLC And GLE SUVs Given Top Safety Pick+ Award By IIHS

Giancarlo Perlas December 22, 2023

The Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) just gave its Top Safety Pick+ award to two Mercedes-Benz SUVs, the 2024 model-year GLC and GLE. This comes amid the more stringent requirements of the American nonprofit organization. IIHS’ Top Safety Pick+ Criteria Safety has always been the top priority of Mercedes-Benz. So, it comes as no surprise that it has consistently rated high in terms of this factor and has been the recipient of various awards related to it. The IIHS tightened its criteria for scoring this year. As a result, it now imposes the rule that candidates for the award must get at least “Good” ratings in three types of frontal… Continue Reading »

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Special Light Tells People Whether Or Not A Mercedes-Benz Is On Drive Pilot

Giancarlo Perlas December 22, 2023

A planned update in Mercedes-Benz autonomous cars will let people know if it’s on Drive Pilot. The subtle change that adds turquoise-colored marker light will serve as an indication if the car is driving on its own. Mercedes-Benz announced that it just secured permits to use exterior marker lights in California and Nevada. The integration of the turquoise bars below the taillights, headlights, and side mirrors will tell people whether or not the SAE Level 3 automated driving system (ADS) of the car dubbed “Drive Pilot” is active. Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot Basically, Drive Pilot lets the driver hand over full control of the car’s primary operation like accelerating, braking, and… Continue Reading »

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