Summer is just about here, which means the Arizona heat is on its way. It can be an uncomfortable time of year to have to drive in your car, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are many car features that can help improve your situation when driving in hot places like Arizona. These features could change your idea of what it’s like to drive during the hottests months of the year. Read the rest of this entry
When you own a vehicle or are considering buying a new one, you might be interested in learning about all the technology features it has to offer. Many automotive brands even have their own app that will help you stay connected to your vehicle at all times even if you aren’t behind the wheel. Today we’re going to take a closer look at the Mercedes-Benz app, called Mercedes me. This app provides a variety of exciting possibilities. Read the rest of this entry
When searching for a new vehicle many drivers gravitate towards a model that is packed full of technology features. These features not only keep drivers entertained and connected, but also help them feel safe and at ease. There are even some awards that recognize vehicles for having the best technology options. One of these awards is the Kelley Blue Book Best Auto Tech Awards. Today we’re going to take a look at a vehicle that won this award in the luxury vehicle category. Read the rest of this entry
When you are shopping for a new vehicle you might run across a bunch of automotive jargon that doesn’t mean much to you. It can be difficult to sift through these terms to figure out exactly what they are talking about. Today we’re aiming to help with that by taking a look at one feature in particular, the biturbo engine. This is available on select Mercedes-Benz vehicles, but what does it mean? Read the rest of this entry
One of the most recent group of features to hit the automotive world is driver assistance features. These features are safety related and help drivers stay in control even in potentially dangerous situations. Today we’re going to take a look at what driver assistance features are available on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Read the rest of this entry
When you searching for a new vehicle, it is important to find one that has all the features you need most. It can be difficult to determine which model has those ideal features just by looking at them. Today we’re going to help you find the best vehicle by taking a closer look at the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 to see if it has the technology features you are most looking for in a new vehicle. Read the rest of this entry
When you’re driving a newer vehicle or considering buying a more recent model, it is easy to get overwhelmed with all the new automotive technologies that now exist. You might see the buttons or know a car has certain features, but knowing how to operate them is another story entirely. Today we’re going to help you learn how to connect your iPhone to Apple CarPlay and use other features with some Mercedes-Benz how-to videos that we’ve complied. Read the rest of this entry
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been leading the army of Mercedes-Benz vehicles for many decades. Today, it represents intelligence, luxury, performance, and awareness all in one streamlined package with the plug-in hybrid S550e. It offers things like hybrid driving modes that you won’t find in other hybrid cars. For 2017, the S550e is the flagship Mercedes-Benz sedan to get and we will tell you why. Read the rest of this entry
Autonomous driving has gathered a lot of attention in the last few years. As we as a planet get closer to full autonomy, the dream turns into a reality and even the skeptics jump on board. Did you know, though, that the research for autonomous driving started more than 30 years ago? For Mercedes-Benz, it all started with the PROMETHEUS Project in 1986. Read the rest of this entry
Way back in 1998, when an alternative energy was just a dream, smart brought the smart car to market. It was one of the first of its kind, especially in the United States, where it survived Y2K and helped fuel the fire that would become the great hybrid anxiety of the 2000s. Now, countless years later, smart has grown, but the cars are still small. Now, the entire lineup of smart vehicles can be equipped with gasoline engines or electric motors. The newest addition to this list is the 2018 smart electric drive coupe, coming to the United States in less than six months. Read the rest of this entry