Mercedes, a long-time occupant of the most enviable vehicles list, keeps upping their game to keep that reputation in place. Tracing its origins back to Karl Benz’s 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, commonly cited as the first gasoline-powered vehicle, Mercedes keeps plugging away at its, “The Best or Nothing” motto.
Self-Driving Mercedes
Today, Mercedes is positioning itself to become a global leader in the arena of self-driving vehicles, despite the overshadowing talk about Tesla’s endeavors. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 introduces the new feature of DrivePilot. The car allows for intuitive speed adjustments, automatic emergency breaking and lane control. It even features front facing cameras that capture 3D images of potential hazards up to 55 yards in front of the vehicle. Another feature allows drivers to pull the vehicle out of a parking space with a smartphone app, if you find an adjoining car invading your personal space. No more crawling through the passenger side door when confronted with that tight parking spot. And, while other vehicles may separately offer some of these technology features, Mercedes’ take on the future of driving is winning rave reviews in the automotive and mainstream media.
And, if it’s the thrill of the road that excites you more than technology, Mercedes keeps your desires in mind as well. The media continues buzzing about a Mercedes AMG – GT convertible rumored to finally be unveiled at the 2016 Paris Auto Show. The luxury cabriolet promises to keep the GT’s 4.0-liter, 456 horse power, turbocharged V8 engine to deliver power, speed and style in a sunshine-filled package. The idea of a rag top sportiness combined with plentiful Mercedes power keeps the media buzzing.
Mercedes, with it’s proven history of engineering excellence, continues to break new ground. Explore the world of a proven automotive innovator. And remember to bring your new Mercedes to A1 Performance Auto Repair for all of its maintenance.
