AIRMATIC (®) Suspension is what Mercedes-Benz calls its air-ride suspension system. For most drivers, DYNAMIC SELECT is more than enough to adjust this accordingly. It even features an INDIVIDUAL mode that allows for some customization. AMG RIDE CONTROL, however, allows you to fine tune your suspension settings separate from transmission or engine settings. Realistically, this is only used on the race track. Neither DYNAMIC SELECT, nor AMG RIDE CONTROL can be present without AIRMATIC (®) suspension, which comes as an option on all Mercedes-Benz vehicles. All AMG (®) vehicles will have all three of these features, standard. Read the rest of this entry
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Track Your Lap Times With Your Mercedes-AMG!
What is Mercedes-Benz RACETIMER (â„¢)?
One of the things Mercedes-Benz does best is giving customers features that are likely never to get used. In many circumstances, you might have your Mercedes-Benz for 10 years but you will only be aware of 90 percent of its functionality. Mercedes-Benz RACETIMER (â„¢) is one of these features. What is it? Read the rest of this entry
Bottoms Out!
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Ground Clearance
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is brand new this year. Everyone likes the look of it, but when it comes to practicality, the main question is in regards to the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC ground clearance. Is it tall enough to get into the driveway without scraping? What if we go camping? Can I change the oil without needing a jack? Read the rest of this entry
The Ins and the Outs of Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Is my car covered under Mercedes-Benz roadside assistance?
Roadside assistance sounds like a service of the past, like a gas station attendant pumping your gas or checking under your hood. Actually, roadside assistance is still very much alive and all Mercedes-Benz vehicles come with it free of charge. Read the rest of this entry
What’s New With The 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA? Can You Wait Until October?
2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA Facelift
Last year, Mercedes-Benz discontinued four models in order to introduce the GLC, GLE, SLC, and the GLS. Thanks to this, the Mercedes-Benz CLA is no longer the new kid on the block. In fact, to celebrate its success, Mercedes-Benz is giving the little guy some new features for the NYIAS release. The biggest of which is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA facelift. Read the rest of this entry
New Features of the 2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 Sedan
2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 Changes
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a top-tier sedan, coupe, or cabriolet. To Mercedes-Benz, that means it must provide excessive performance, cloud comfort, and class-leading efficiency all at the same time. Some people call it overkill, but those familiar with Mercedes-Benz culture know that the 2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 changes everything we thought we knew about luxury and performance. Read the rest of this entry
How to Use Mercedes-Benz Active Brake Assist
How Does Mercedes-Benz Cross Traffic Emergency Braking Work?
Have you ever hit something with your car? Not fun, right? Do you want to avoid hitting things with your car in the future? If you do, you may have already stumbled upon Mercedes-Benz Cross Traffic Emergency Braking. Most major manufacturers offer technology like this, but none match the precision and reaction time of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Read the rest of this entry
Mercedes-Benz Sailing Feature Explained
What is Mercedes-Benz Sailing Function?
Although Mercedes-Benz does play a role in nautical transportation, this function actually has nothing to do with water. It is a feature that allows your car to coast more naturally when you take your foot off the pedal, increasing gas mileage and ride comfort. Read the rest of this entry
What is Mercedes-AMG RIDE CONTROL?
2017Â Mercedes-AMG c43 RIDE CONTROL
Part of the job of the Mercedes-Benz DYNAMIC SELECT feature is to adjust suspension damping depending on how you want the car to handle. Because AMG variations are made for extreme performance, drivers may want to customize beyond DYNAMIC SELECT. To account for this, the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 will feature AMG RIDE CONTROL. Read the rest of this entry