October is the magic month for those of us waiting for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class release date. The new entry-level (For U.S.) sedan will be a carry over model from 2015, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be an improved version. The CLA-Class will be available soon and it will feature a long list of new options and standard features. If you’re lucky, we might even talk about the new Limited Special Edition. 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
Unless you’ve been living on a rock your whole life(celestial humor), you have probably noticed the moon(regular humor). This Sunday, the very same moon will be involved in a total lunar eclipse. This means that from Earth’s point of view, the moon will be exactly opposite the sun. This means that the Earth will be blocking the light from the sun on its way to the moon, making every side of the moon the dark side of the moon. Read on to find out when and how to watch the Lunar Eclipse on Sunday, September 27th, 2015 in Scottsdale AZ. 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
Shortly after we got our first glimpse of the GLE Coupe, Mercedes-Benz began teasing the GLC Coupe. When it was first presented by Mercedes-Benz, it was labeled as a near-production-standard prototype and everyone assumed it would remain as such. Even after the GLC SUV release was officially announced, it seemed the GLC Coupe was just a design experiment. With the overwhelming release of the GLE, Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will be putting the GLC Coupe into production next year. Read the rest of this entry
The hype of the Mercedes-Benz concept car at the Frankfurt Auto Show is overtaking the internet and it is easy to understand once you know exactly how much it improves on efficiency. By now we know that the IAA transforms on the move to accommodate a lower drag coefficient at higher speeds. It is a modern marvel, but what exactly is the drag coefficient of the Mercedes-Benz Concept IAA? Read the rest of this entry
If you’ve been following the Frankfurt Auto Show news, you know that Mercedes-Benz is killing it. If it were a competition, Mercedes-Benz would already have the first and second place trophies. One of the reasons for this is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe. It is now supporting a front fascia that eerily resembles the S-Class. Is Mercedes-Benz trying to bump the C-Class up to a higher standard of luxury? 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
The GLE-Class has officially arrived for the fist time at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale and the roof is on fire with excitement as we show it off. For the better part of a year, Mercedes-Benz has been teasing us with images, specifications, and low-hanging forbidden fruit that is the all-new GLE SUV and GLE Coupe. If you haven’t already made up your mind, these five reasons to buy a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class will undoubtedly have you clawing for your wallet. Read the rest of this entry