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

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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Self-Driving Mercedes-Benz S-Class Tested on Public Road

The next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class just made its debut, and it comes peppered with plenty of technological updates and innovations. One of its amazing features is its self-driving mode. According to Mercedes, the 2021 S-Class is packing Level 3 and Level 4 self-driving capabilities. The clip above contributed by one of our readers, Moritz Rossmanith, shows a driver going hands-off while operating the car, which suggests that some of its Level 3 features are being tested on a public road. The autonomous driving program of the new S-Class lets it steer, brake, and accelerate automatically. Meanwhile, the auto parking of the vehicle is on Level 4, which lets it find its… Continue Reading »

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A Joyride Inside the Avatar-Inspired Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR

The Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR unveiled early this year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is indeed another very wild concept from the three-pointed star marque. AVTR stands for “Advanced Vehicle Transformation”, and it is also inspired by the movie “Avatar” released in 2009. According to Mercedes-Benz, the Vision AVTR represents a “new interaction between human, machine, and nature”. It adopts the palette of the Mercedes-Benz F015 Luxury in Motion and the Mercedes-Benz EQ Concept inside and out. Same as the mentioned autonomous electric vehicle concepts, the AVTR is literally lit because it comes with a lot of blue lights illuminating its front, sides, rims, and logos. Meanwhile, its… Continue Reading »

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Daimler and BMW Team Up for Self-Driving Cars

Daimler just established a partnership with BMW to develop technologies for self-driving cars. The team up is expected to produce a new vehicle series in 2024. The automakers signed an agreement to mark the start of their cooperation on July 4. The two aim to jointly develop next-generation technologies for driver assistance systems, automated driving on highways and automated parking. These include sensors, joint data center for information storage, administration and processing, and the development of functions and software. Two companies are expected to expand their cooperation to higher levels of automation in urban and city settings. The non-exclusive nature of the negotiations also allows the entry of other OEMs… Continue Reading »

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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class to Feature Level 3 Self-Driving System

Audi has beaten the competition when it comes to the integration of Level 3 autonomy in production cars when the A8 sedan came equipped with it. Not to be outdone by its German rival, Mercedes-Benz is raising the stakes with its S-Class cars. According to the company, the 2020 lineup of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will already feature Level 3 autonomy. Basically, the Level 3 system allows the car to drive itself in most conditions without human intervention. However, emergency measures will still be implemented. There will be times when the vehicle will request for the driver’s input during critical situations. Though not mentioned by the source, it is understood that… Continue Reading »

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Introducing The Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic Self-Driving Vehicle

A new concept vehicle in the form of the Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic was recently unveiled. The new concept product from Mercedes-Benz Vans division features self-shifting and self-driving features. Mercedes refers to the Vision Urbanetic as a “revolutionary mobility concept”. It is an autonomous vehicle and its chassis is powered by an electric battery. The body of the van features a modular design that enables it to switch between a passenger vehicle and cargo transport. Self-Driving Features The Vision Urbanetic is equipped with multiple sensors and cameras. These let the auto detect and avoid obstacles. The display on its front allows the vehicle to communicate to pedestrians of its status if… Continue Reading »

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Man Revisits Place of Near-Death Experience with Self-Driving Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Near-death experiences can be very traumatic. What more if you have driven off a cliff? That’s what exactly happened to Christopher White one unfortunate day while he was driving his Mercedes-Benz S-Class in 1988. According to White’s recollection of the event and the ad from Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA), he was driving tired during that time, which resulted him losing control of the vehicle while at Chapman’s Peak Drive in Cape Town and dropping the equivalent of a 30-story building down to the rocks below. White survived the impact because he was wearing his seatbelt and due to the amazing engineering of the S-Class he was in. Mercedes picked up… Continue Reading »

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