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CarPlay Support Delayed Till 2015

Giancarlo Perlas August 19, 2014
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The CarPlay, previously dubbed as iOS in car, continues to be a “work in progress”. The integration of the new technology upgrade to cars was put off until next year. According to Ubergizmo, car companies that have announced before their commitment to Apple’s CarPlay have pushed back the scheduled integration of the new system to their cars. Among them is Mercedes-Benz. In the statement of Mercedes-Benz, it confirmed it will not adopt the new system for now. The expected integration of the technology will have to wait until 2015, a company spokesperson revealed. The German automaker explained it is currently developing a “highly-sophisticated head-unit based solution”. The product would help run CarPlay… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes Actros Gets the Fleet Truck of the Year 2014 Award

Giancarlo Perlas July 4, 2014
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Mercedes-Benz is not only outstanding in its luxury cars. Once again, the brand showed that it is capable of adapting into the continuously-changing landscape of the auto industry even in its other products. Recently, the new Mercedes Actros was voted as the “Fleet Truck of the Year 2014”. The recognition was given to the three-pointed star marque’s truck division in the Motor Transport Awards 2014. The Motor Transport Awards is considered by the automotive sector as their own version of the “Oscars” as its prestige can be likened to it. The latest event marked the 29th year of the awarding body. The judging panel was composed on 60 highly regarded experts in the auto… Continue Reading »

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Three Plug-In Mercedes Hybrids will Hit U.S. by 2015

Giancarlo Perlas May 31, 2014
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Before 2015 ends, Mercedes-Benz will be launching its first-ever hybrid plug-ins in the U.S. The earliest release of the plug-in Mercedes hybrids is probably in the spring of that year, according to Green Car Reports. Mercedes-Benz already hinted in several interviews that its S-Class and C-Class sedans will be offering plug-in hybrid models later. However, the source claimed that there will be one more. The third Mercedes hybrid plug-in auto might come from the ML-Class for crossover utility vehicle enthusiasts. S-Class Hybrid Market Release The report said the first Mercedes hybrid plug-in to come out in U.S. dealerships will be the S-Class sedan. The new variant from the flagship range… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Showed the Least Recall Rate in the US Says Research

Giancarlo Perlas March 27, 2014
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A 30-year study that focused on the safety of vehicles in the US revealed that Mercedes-Benz had the lowest recorded recall rate. According to Reuters, the research was conducted by a Woburn, Massachusetts-based firm called iSeeCars. The study reviewed 15 major automakers operating in the US. The methodology of the long-term study compared the number of vehicles recalled from 1985 to 2014 with the number of cars sold within 1980 to 2013. Based on the data, Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles at a rate of 0.41. That means Mercedes recalls 41 vehicles for every 100 units sold. Trailing behind Mercedes-Benz on the list is Mazda at a rate of 0.55. Third is… Continue Reading »

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Apple to Launch iOS in the Car with Mercedes in Geneva

Giancarlo Perlas March 2, 2014
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The competition between the two rivals in the smartphone and tablet industry have taken their new game to a higher level. Now, Apple and Android are also invading the systems of cars. In our recent report, we revealed that Daimler accidentally leaked the Projected Mode for Mercedes-Benz, which is Google’s in-car solution to integrate its Android systems within the luxury vehicle. The technology will apparently mirror an Android smartphone or tablet’s display into the larger screen of the automobile’s central control unit. iOS in the Car Coming Up Last year, Apple already revealed its plans to develop iOS in the car which lists Mercedes as a recipient of the new… Continue Reading »

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