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2017 SLC Roadster in white

2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Horsepower and Top Speed

2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Powertrain Specifications

The release of the SLC couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. The reason for this is because the Mercedes-Benz SLK was dragged into the nomenclature change on what just happens to be the 20th anniversary of its world debut in 1996. As it turns out, the SLK had been using a lot of the same parts and technologies as the C-Class already, specifically from the powertrain, which prompted the one-letter name change. Today, the 2017 SLC still borrows a lot of the same things from the 2017 C-Class. These similarities make the release more exciting in our opinion because we already know what the C-Class is capable of. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

What is Mercedes-Benz DIRECT SELECT?

If you have recently purchased a new Mercedes-Benz CLA or a even a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class, you may have noticed that the lever that normally controls windshield wipers now has a P, R, N, and D on it. You may have also noticed that the windshield wipers are automatic and therefore you don’t need to turn them on or off. What you are looking at is the DIRECT SELECT control lever. What is Mercedes-Benz DIRECT SELECT? Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS

What is Off-Road+ in the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS?

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS DYNAMIC SELECT Driving Modes

If you have been following Mercedes-Benz over the last couple years, you probably know that DYNAMIC SELECT is a relatively new technology that allows drivers to adjust the way Mercedes-Benz vehicles handle in different driving situations. But did you also know that the driving modes available can differ with model and trim? It’s true! The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes feature the Off-Road+ option that is reserved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles that are built to leave the road in comfort. Read the rest of this entry >>

Mercedes-Benz Pedal Cars

2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Pedal Car Replica

Mercedes-Benz Pedal Cars

As a child, you may remember pedaling a toy car around in your driveway, giving other drivers the finger and chasing after Bond villains. Even for children with more innocent imaginations, these are some of the best memories. What if we told you that Mercedes-Benz can help you give your children that same euphoria that you remember when you got your first set of wheels. Many people are surprised to find out that many of the Mercedes-Benz pedal cars were actually made and sold by Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, even more people are surprised to find out that you can still buy Mercedes-Benz pedal cars, directly from the manufacturer! Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS

Mercedes-Benz MAGIC VISION CONTROL Windshield Wipers

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class MAGIC VISION CONTROL

The 2017 GLS release date is approaching, and with it are some new features that push Mercedes-Benz further ahead of the competition. One of these technologies in particular is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class MAGIC VISION CONTROL. It sounds like something out of a children’s cartoon, but it is actually very real and it is absolutely genius. Read the rest of this entry >>

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GLE 53

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e Electric Range and Charge Time

For the first time in Mercedes-Benz history, a plug-in hybrid SUV is available for public sale. Not only is this a first for Mercedes-Benz, but only a few other manufacturers have done this, and that is only because of the recent race for zero emission driving. Hybrid and fully-electric cars are all the rage right now, but exactly how efficient are they? Let’s take a closer look at the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e electric range and charge time. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Mercedes-AMG E43

Mercedes-Benz Tokyo Vision: Concept Lounge Technology

Mercedes-Benz Tokyo Vision Deep Machine Learning

Many auto makers are lining up this year at Tokyo Motor Show to unveil their latest and greatest vehicle concepts. From what we have seen so far, most of these automakers are sticking to similar designs that look somewhat conservative. Or at least they just look conservative next to the Mercedes-Benz Tokyo Vision with Deep Machine Learning technology. Read the rest of this entry >>

Adaptive Cruise Control for Beginners

How to Use DISTRONIC PLUS Cruise Control in 2016 Mercedes-Benz

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 >>

How much trunk space does the E-Class Wagon have?

Open Your Mercedes-Benz Trunk With Your Foot

How to use Mercedes-Benz Hands-free Access

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 >>

vehicle key fob

How to Use KEYLESS GO in Your New Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz KEYLESS GO

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 >>