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Revolutionizing Vehicle Safety: Mercedes-Benz and Fraunhofer Society Unveil Groundbreaking Transparent Crash Tests

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz, in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Society, conducts the world’s first X-ray crash test using a real car at the Ernst Mach Institute in Freiburg. This groundbreaking demonstration unveils previously hidden internal deformation processes during crashes, providing valuable … Read the full press release

CES 2024: Luminar and Mercedes-AMG Extend Partnership to Enhance Safety in Formula 1 with LiDAR Technology

(IN BRIEF) Luminar, a global automotive technology company, has expanded its partnership with Mercedes-Benz to collaborate with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team. The collaboration aims to integrate Luminar’s LiDAR technology into the Official FIA F1 Safety Car, the Mercedes-AMG … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Hyper-Personalized User Experience and Innovative Entertainment at CES 2024

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz unveils a series of digital advancements and collaborations at CES 2024, focusing on delivering a hyper-personalized user experience in their vehicles. The key highlight is the MBUX Virtual Assistant, powered by generative AI and advanced 3D graphics, … Read the full press release

CES 2024: Mercedes-AMG and will.i.am Launch MBUX SOUND DRIVE, Turning Cars into Musical Instruments

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-AMG and musician will.i.am collaborate to introduce MBUX SOUND DRIVE, a groundbreaking interactive music experience for Mercedes-AMG vehicles. This innovative technology utilizes sensors and advanced software to interpret various driving dynamics, such as acceleration and braking, and converts … Read the full press release

CES 2024: Mercedes-Benz Unveils MBUX Virtual Assistant with Generative AI for Hyper-Personalized In-Car Experience

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz unveils its new MBUX Virtual Assistant powered by generative AI, transforming the car-driver relationship with natural conversation. This development, showcased at CES 2024, brings a more natural and intuitive interface to Mercedes-Benz vehicles, allowing for proactive support … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Secures Conditional Automated Driving License in Beijing, Paving the Way for Safe and Reliable Automated Driving in China

(IN BRIEF) On December 16, Mercedes-Benz achieved a significant milestone by obtaining conditional approval for its Level 3 conditionally automated driving system in Beijing, becoming one of the first automakers to do so. The automaker plans to conduct tests of … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz investit dans le développeur taïwanais de batteries lithium-céramique à semi-conducteurs ProLogium

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) STUTTGART, 27-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Daimler AG, l’un des plus grands constructeurs de voitures haut de gamme et le plus grand constructeur mondial de véhicules utilitaires , a annoncé que Mercedes-Benz étendra son partenariat de développement technologique … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz to invest in Taiwanese solid-state lithium ceramic batteries developer ProLogium

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 27-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Daimler AG, one of the biggest producers of premium cars and the world’s biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles, has announced that Mercedes-Benz will expand technology development partnership focused on solid-state batteries with Taiwanese … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz expands operations in the US with a $1.2-B investment

Investment announcement made during the Tuscaloosa based plant’s 20th anniversary celebration. Strategic move of Mercedes-Benz to start production of electric passenger cars in the U.S. as part of its worldwide electric initiative. Tuscaloosa plant will manufacture SUV models for the company’s … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI) celebrates production of the first customer-ready all-new GLE Coupé at the Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa plant

Start of new model series at the Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa plant Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board Mercedes-Benz Cars, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management: “The production launch of the GLE Coupé is an important milestone in our growth strategy. In … Read the full press release