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Apple CarPlay Will Be Released for Select Mercedes-Benz Models

Giancarlo Perlas December 13, 2015

Mercedes-Benz is preparing to release Apple CarPlay. That information is based on an internal document shared by C450 AMG blog. However, the new feature will only be available for some of the brands existing models. Among the products that were mentioned to get the tech are select models of the CLA, GLA, B-Class, E-Class, GLE (standard SUV and coupe variants) and CLS all bearing the 2016 model year. For those interested to get CarPlay in their Mercedes, there are two ways they can have it. One is having it installed starting at $350. It will be a standalone package called Code 868 Smartphone Integration Package. The other offers it as part of… Continue Reading »

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Microsoft Joins the Car OS Wars

Giancarlo Perlas April 28, 2014
microsoft car os concept

During the early week of this month at the Build conference, Microsoft unveiled its own car operating system concept. The car OS being developed by the multinational corporation founded by Bill Gates aims to compete with Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Projected Mode project. On its preview, the audiences can’t help but compare it against Apple’s CarPlay because Microsoft’s car OS had striking similarities with it. Like its rival’s product, the car OS of Microsoft enables placing calls, sending messages, listening to music and viewing the vehicle’s diagnostics. Steve Teixeira of Microsoft’s development division noted though that safety is the primary concern of their OS. For instance, when the car is mobile,… Continue Reading »

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The Mercedes 35 HP — The First of a Superior Breed

Giancarlo Perlas April 2, 2014
1901 Mercedes 35 HP

Mercedes-Benz has definitely changed the way that people perceive vehicles from generation to generation. We have seen that lately with the integration of technologies like CarPlay, comfort enhancers such as the Active Curve Tilting feature, and more. There were just too many innovations that the German brand has introduced over the years that have changed how we drive, and how we see automobiles. In this Wayback Wednesday article, we will take a look at the very first car that triggered the evolution of automobiles as we know them today, the Mercedes 35 HP. Development of the Mercedes 35 HP The Mercedes 35 HP was conceptualized by two Germans, Paul Daimler… Continue Reading »

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The Tech Within the 2015 Mercedes S-Class Coupe

Giancarlo Perlas March 8, 2014
2015 mercedes s-class coupe tech

We already know that the compact and curvaceous 2015 Mercedes S-Class Coupe boasts a first-class design and style. Then, its 4.7-liter V8 engine can pump up to 449 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque through its seven-speed 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. Aside from its engine performance and style, the 2015 Mercedes S-Class Coupe also features a series of technologies that will surely impress tech-savvy customers and fans. Here is a quick look at the noteworthy high-tech elements offered by the 2015 Mercedes S-Class Coupe which the three-pointed star brand showcased during the 2014 Geneva Motor Show: 1. Dual LCD Monitor Gone were the gauges that were usually found in standard… Continue Reading »

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Software Wars Have Reached Cars

Giancarlo Perlas March 5, 2014
software wars

The connectivity of vehicles with mobile devices and the Internet are crucial to their survival in the market. This statement came from Daimler boss Dr. Dieter Zetsche during his interview with Reuters after Mercedes revealed that Apple’s new iOS for car system called the “CarPlay” will be integrated with its upcoming vehicles. Daimler also confirmed that they will be offering compatibility to devices running the Android platform-based on the source. This is definitely an indication that the speculations about its Projected Mode project with Google are real. Going back to the report, Dr.Zetsche set as an example the iPod to illustrate his point. He explained that the device was not… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes Showcases Products at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show

Giancarlo Perlas March 4, 2014
2015 Mercedes S-Class Coupe

The 2015 Mercedes S-Class Coupe is the most awaited addition to the Mercedes-Benz brand this year. So, when it came out in the early moments of the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, it instantly became a hit and all eyes were glued into it. In addition to the Mercedes 2015 S-Class Coupe, other products and services were highlighted during the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Among them are: 2015 Mercedes C-Class The 2015 Mercedes C-Class already made it in the US. It was launched during the 2014 Detroit Motor Show. But the event in Geneva marks the entry of the new C-Class to the European market. Mercedes Me The Mercedes Me is… Continue Reading »

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