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Mercedes S-Class And EQS Spied Testing New Autonomous Driving Tech

Giancarlo Perlas May 31, 2023

Mercedes-Benz started the year with a bang as it successfully gained approval to use its Level 3 autonomous driving technology on US roads. This makes the automaker the first in the world to achieve such a feat. Recently, the Mercedes S-Class and EQS were seen testing the feature further using LiDAR equipment which suggests that there’s likely more in store for their maker’s future self-driving cars. Mercedes LiDAR Testing As shown in the video above, Mercedes is seemingly testing a LiDAR device. As a recap, the luxury car maker just expanded its agreement with Luminar in February in an effort to continue its momentum in the development of its native… Continue Reading »

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How Automation is Shaping Up Mercedes and the Entire Automotive Industry in the Past Decade

Giancarlo Perlas June 22, 2022

Mercedes-Benz has been at the forefront of automotive innovation for many years since the invention of the first automobile by Karl Benz. Fast-forward to the present, the company’s advances in automation are just one example of how it is revolutionizing the car industry. Automation has already had a major impact on production and design, and it is only going to become more important in the coming years. As we move into the future, Mercedes-Benz continues to lead the way in automated technology. Here are ways the company is driving the future of the automotive landscape: Robotics in Assembly Lines Mercedes is looking to fully automate its assembly line for its… Continue Reading »

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Self-Driving Mercedes-Benz S-Class Tested on Public Road

Giancarlo Perlas September 29, 2020

The next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class just made its debut, and it comes peppered with plenty of technological updates and innovations. One of its amazing features is its self-driving mode. According to Mercedes, the 2021 S-Class is packing Level 3 and Level 4 self-driving capabilities. The clip above contributed by one of our readers, Moritz Rossmanith, shows a driver going hands-off while operating the car, which suggests that some of its Level 3 features are being tested on a public road. The autonomous driving program of the new S-Class lets it steer, brake, and accelerate automatically. Meanwhile, the auto parking of the vehicle is on Level 4, which lets it find its… Continue Reading »

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2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class to Feature Level 3 Self-Driving System

Giancarlo Perlas October 15, 2018

Audi has beaten the competition when it comes to the integration of Level 3 autonomy in production cars when the A8 sedan came equipped with it. Not to be outdone by its German rival, Mercedes-Benz is raising the stakes with its S-Class cars. According to the company, the 2020 lineup of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will already feature Level 3 autonomy. Basically, the Level 3 system allows the car to drive itself in most conditions without human intervention. However, emergency measures will still be implemented. There will be times when the vehicle will request for the driver’s input during critical situations. Though not mentioned by the source, it is understood that… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Self-Driving Car: How Far Have They Gone?

Giancarlo Perlas September 15, 2017

The race continues in the bid to produce the world’s first fully-autonomous car. At the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, Daimler CEO Dr. Dieter Zetsche revealed several updates about their Mercedes-Benz self-driving car project. Two days ago, Zetsche announced that they will start the test drive of the vehicle equipped with their autonomous driving technology. The program is called the “Intelligent World Drive”. The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class saloon will be used as their test mule. The testing will run until January 2018, which is just in time for the CES event of that year. The duration of the testing will be in five months. It will span worldwide in five continents… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz F015 Concept Car Arrives at The Open

Giancarlo Perlas July 21, 2017

As Henrik Stenson glides to The Open earlier this week, he surprised everyone by doing so in a Mercedes-Benz F015 Concept Car. The future certainly has a lot in store for the concept car as it turned a lot of heads at the Royal Birkdale. According to a report, celebrities, athletes, and sporting icons were all impressed with the concept car, with Thomas Pieters even coming over to film the car on his phone. China’s Haotong Li, a Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador himself, had his picture taken with the concept car even though he is no stranger to the German auto brand’s unique creations. It is easy to understand why these… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Future Bus Makes Its World Premiere

Giancarlo Perlas July 22, 2016

Daimler recently unveiled the Mercedes-Benz Future Bus. The passenger vehicle is equipped with an advanced technology called the CityPilot, which features autonomous driving capabilities. The new Mercedes bus aims to address congestion, traffic and environmental problems in big cities. In addition, the CityPilot technology embedded in it ensures more safety, efficiency and comfort to its occupants. The futuristic vehicle also offers enhanced connectivity plus radar and camera systems. The CityPilot technology is actually an evolution of the system found in the Mercedes-Benz Actros truck with Highway Pilot. However, it is tailored to cater to city bus commuters. The high-edge feature recognizes obstacles along the way like pedestrians, structures and other vehicles. It can… Continue Reading »

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