As an additional option available to add on to the starting package mbrace service, Mercedes-Benz owners can also receive the Mercedes-Benz Apps package. Like the PLUS package, it is included for free for the first three months after a new or used Mercedes-Benz is purchased. The Mercedes-Benz Apps package is largely entertainment based and it includes a long list of internet-based infotainment options. Read the rest of this entry
The mbrace services in the new Mercedes-Benz vehicles adds an enormous amount of value to your vehicle by integrating mobile, web, and vehicle applications to the driving experience. Beyond the mbrace starting package, you can add mbrace PLUS or Mercedes-Benz Apps or both. An upgrade to 2016 Mercedes-Benz PLUS package features Personal Concierge, Family Driver Monitoring, and Advanced Travel Assistance. Read the rest of this entry
Like other manufacturers, Mercedes-Benz has its own subscription software that allows vehicle owners to connect their cars to the internet. Mercedes-Benz calls its software mbrace. The most up-to-date version will be offered in the GLC and GLE SUVs when they become available later this year. Mercedes-Benz mbrace starting package features a six-month trial for free with the purchase of any new Mercedes-Benz and a three-month trial is given for pre-owned vehicle purchases. There is a starting package, which can be upgraded to include either the mbrace PLUS, Mercedes-Benz Apps, or both. Read the rest of this entry
Every year, all the new and redesigned cars and trucks compete for the title of car or truck of the year. Last year, the Ford F-150 and the Volkswagen Golf rolled away victorious. This year, The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLC, and the Metris have all made the list of nominees. Right now, including the three Mercedes-Benz, there are 21 trucks competing for the top spot. The GLE is a completely new model based off the M-Class that it is replacing and is going on sale later this year. Read the rest of this entry
Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get…Unless you are getting into a Mercedes-Benz. Seven gears is the standard for all Mercedes-Benz vehicles, which is not something that any competitor can say. In the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E 63 S AMG, the SPEEDSHIFT MCT transmission puts 577 horsepower to the wheels using the most advanced mechanics and technology in the world. Read the rest of this entry
The new 2016 GLE to be released later this year will be iPhone and Android compatible. This has become a standard feature when it comes to luxury automobiles, but Mercedes-Benz takes it to another level with advanced Bluetooth features and the mbrace smartphone application. There are many 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE smartphone features that put the new SUV ahead of the competition. Read the rest of this entry
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE COMAND Navigation System is causing a lot of excitement. It is already available in certain models, such as the C-Class, but is constantly being improved and altered with each new application. As the GLK changes to the GLC, and the M-Class changes to the CLE, we will be seeing a lot more of the COMAND system.
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The GLE is almost here! There is no official release date yet, but it is expected by the end of the summer. We will miss the M-Class, but are excited about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Dynamic Select features. Dynamic Select has been in Mercedes-Benz automobiles for about five years now, but each model gets its own special variation to the software. For example the new GLC has different driving modes than the GLE. For the 2016 GLE, there will be six driving modes to choose from. Six! Read the rest of this entry
Is Mercedes-Benz getting more in touch with its creative side? It certainly appears that way. This does not come as a surprise, however, considering all the refinements happening this year. First the GLK changes to the GLC. Then the M-Class evolves into the GLE. Now a convertible SUV? We may be getting ahead of ourselves, because there has not been an official statement from the German manufacturer, but it has shown interest in a Mercedes-Benz convertible SUV. Read the rest of this entry
It’s time to say goodbye to a long-time favorite. The M-Class will not return next year. In its place will be the GLE-Class. Although it is being labeled as a complete redesign, the differences are nowhere near as dramatic as the 2016 GLC-Class vs. 2015 GLK. Still, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class changes are significant and do make it preferable to the outgoing M-Class. Read the rest of this entry