Mercedes-Benz Accident Research has been systematically studying accidents for 50 years. Thanks to the cooperation with the Interior Ministry of Baden-Württemberg, the police reports serious accidents involving a current Mercedes-Benz or smart model that occur within a radius of about 200 kilometres of Sindelfingen. The work of the researchers usually starts on the accident vehicle in the workshop to which it was taken. In the next stage, the accident scene is visited to reconstruct the course of the accident even if only one vehicle was involved. Once they possess all the information, the researchers systematically reconstruct the collision. Finally, the results are compared with the data from other accidents, so that over time, the automotive engineers get a precise picture of typical damage patterns and gain insights for the development of new, even more effective protection systems. die Presse-Partner wrote the press kit.

The Test and Technology Center Immendingen was officially opened in September 2018 after a construction time of around three and a half years. Today, it is in full operation. Immendingen has a key role in the development of the mobility of the future: this is where Mercedes-Benz AG is consolidating its worldwide vehicle testing, including the further development of alternative drives such as hybrids and electric vehicles under the product and technology brand EQ. Future assistance systems and automated driving functions are also tested here. Immendingen is located in Baden-Württemberg, 130 kilometres to the south of Stuttgart and 40 kilometres to the north of Radolfzell on Lake Constance. die Presse-Partner wrote the press kit.

For 60 years now, Mercedes-Benz has been really crunching them up: the first crash test in the history of the brand took place on 10 September 1959. A test car slammed head-on into a solid obstacle. This marked the beginning of a new era in safety research. From then on, this made it possible to study the behaviour of vehicles and occupants in car accidents more closely using test cars and crash test dummies. At present, the Technology Centre for Vehicle Safety (TFS) in Sindelfingen conducts about 900 crash tests. die Presse-Partner wrote the press kit.

World premiere of the plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 de 4MATIC. The GLE impresses with its all-electric range: thanks to a battery with a capacity of 31.2 kWh, it is capable of over 100 kilometres (according to NEDC) with a corresponding driving style. It also has a top speed of up to 160 km/h under electric power. Its state-of-the-art four-cylinder diesel engine is also highly efficient. The GLC 300 e 4MATIC likewise uses the third-generation plug-in technology of Mercedes-Benz. die Presse-Partner wrote the press release.

Whether with milk and sugar, or black, whether brewed or espresso, from a large pot or in a tiny cup: coffee has fans all over the world. And the Germans love it too. On average, Germans drink around 164 litres of coffee each per year. As an homage to these aromatic beans, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) has proclaimed 1 October to be International Coffee Day. Mercedes-Benz also uses the wake-up effect of coffee: ten years ago, Mercedes-Benz presented the drowsiness warning system ATTENTION ASSIST as a world first. This assistance system can recognise typical signs of fatigue and prompt drowsy drivers to take a break. The intuitively recognisable symbol for this is a stylised coffee cup in the instrument cluster. ATTENTION ASSIST is now standard equipment in all Mercedes-Benz car model series. More than 14 million vehicles featuring it have already been delivered to customers. die Presse-Partner wrote the press release.

In the coming winter, in cooperation with the district of Zollernalb in Southern Germany, Mercedes-Benz will test how safety on wintry roads and the efficiency of district winter services can be improved with car-to-x communication. Mercedes-Benz passenger cars equipped with car-to-x technology, whose owners have activated the Live Traffic Service, will provide the necessary data for the pilot tests. Once the ESP^® or ABS sensors of these vehicles have recognised slippery road conditions, this information including the GPS data is sent to the Daimler Vehicle Backend in real time, using the mobile telephone network. This anonymised information is displayed on digital maps in the two road maintenance depots of the Zollernalb district in real time. die Presse-Partner wrote the press release.

Im kommenden Winter wird Mercedes-Benz in einer Kooperation mit dem Zollernalbkreis erproben, wie sich mit Car-to-X Kommunikation die Sicherheit auf winterlichen Straßen und die Effizienz des Winterdienstes verbessern lassen. Mercedes-Benz Pkw, die über Car-to-X Technologie verfügen und deren Besitzer Live Traffic Service aktiviert haben, liefern dafür im Pilotversuch die notwendigen Daten. Erkennen die ESP^®- oder ABS-Sensoren dieser Fahrzeuge rutschige Straßenverhältnisse, wird dies samt Positionsdaten über das Mobilfunknetz in Echtzeit an das Daimler Vehicle Backend gesendet. Diese anonymisierten Informationen werden in Echtzeit auf digitalen Karten in den beiden Straßenmeistereien des Zollernalbkreises dargestellt. die Presse-Partner haben die Presseinfo verfasst.

Plug-in hybrids are an important milestone on the road to zero-emissions driving. Mercedes-Benz Cars is pushing ahead with the development of its plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label. With the A 250 e, A 250 e Saloon and B 250 e models from the compact-car family with the third-generation hybrid drive are now celebrating their premiere. The EQ Power for the A- and B-Class underscores Mercedes-Benz's plug-in initiative: the company aims to extend its offering to more than 20 model variants by 2020. die Presse-Partner wrote the press release.

The new GLE Coupé from Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG blends the sportiness and elegance of a coupé with the engineering of the new large premium-SUV model series from Mercedes-Benz. At the launch, powerful six-cylinder diesel engines in the form of the 350 d and 400 d are initially available. Together with the new 4MATIC with torque on demand and the wheelbase 60 mm shorter than on the GLE SUV they ensure a pleasurably dynamic driving experience. The petrol version available at market launch is the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé. Preparations are under way for a plug-in hybrid version with a practical, locally emission-free range as for the GLE SUV. die Presse-Partner wrote the press release.

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is a key prerequisite for the future topics connectivity, autonomous driving, shared, and electric drivetrain. With the new test facility, Mercedes-Benz takes an important step as a pioneer in the digitisation of the automotive industry. The new reverberation chamber (picture) makes efficient and comprehensive EMC measurements possible. New measuring methods allow vehicle antennas to be measured quickly and realistically. The complex simulation of the global mobile communication services in the new antenna testing hall makes system development in terms of maximum data protection possible. Daimler invested about 50 million euros in the new building at the Mercedes Benz Technology Centre (MTC) in Sindelfingen. die Presse-Partner wrote the press release.

Powerful proportions with short overhangs and off-road-oriented design as well as optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive and a special off-road light which helps detect obstacles immediately in front of the vehicle at low speeds – the new Mercedes-Benz GLB is a versatile SUV. And a spacious family car: on request it is the first Mercedes-Benz in this segment available as a seven-seater. The two seats in row three can be used by people up to 1.68 metres in height. With powerful and efficient four-cylinder engines, current driving assistance systems with cooperative support for the driver, the intuitively operable infotainment system MBUX plus the comprehensive convenience control ENERGIZING Comfort, the new family member has all the strengths of the current compact-class generation from Mercedes-Benz. die Presse-Partner wrote the press release.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC has been in the market for four years, and is the brand's most popular SUV model. The strengths of this mid-size model include outstanding driving characteristics both on and off the road, spaciousness, practicality and comfort. Features of the new model now include a more stylish appearance, new ergonomics, the infotainment system MBUX, innovative driving assistance systems and a new range of engines. The numerous upgrades also benefit the GLC Coupé, which combines the sportiness of a coupé with the practicality of an SUV. Both models will be in the showrooms of MB’s European dealers in summer 2019. die Presse-Partner wrote the press kit.

Electric drive systems and automated driving are key technologies for the mobility of the future. This leads to changes in the requirements for in-car safety technology: first, much more flexible seating positions in the interior of such vehicles require a different form of occupant protection. And secondly, empathy and trust are central factors for the acceptance of self-driving vehicles. Other road users must be able to recognise intuitively what an automated vehicle intends to do, as in many situations there will be no driver to communicate this. With the new Experimental Safety Vehicle ESF 2019, Mercedes-Benz is giving an insight into the ideas that the company's safety experts are researching and working on. Among the one dozen or so innovations, some are near-series developments and some look well into the future. die Presse-Partner wrote the press kit.

The new Mercedes-Benz GLS is Mercedes-Benz's largest and most luxurious SUV and, above all, offers more: more space, more comfort, more luxury. The confident presence of its exterior stems from its impressive dimensions, which are even larger than those of its predecessor (length +77 mm, width +22 mm). One of the benefits of the 60 mm longer wheelbase is interior spaciousness, especially in the second row. The three fully electrically adjustable seat rows offer all passengers a generous amount of space and outstanding seating comfort. The seats in the third row can be lowered into the floor to increase the boot space (up to 2400 litres), while the seats in the second row fold flat. die Presse-Partner wrote the press kit.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé is not only the most emotional vehicle in its class, it is also highly intelligent: From MBUX Interior Assist, which recognises operational demands from gestures and equips the interior with intelligence, through augmented reality for navigation and understanding indirect voice commands to the ENERGIZING COACH that provides individual fitness recommendations, the new CLA offers an array of clever solutions. There are also ingenious details when it comes to the aerodynamics and functions for the Intelligent Drive driving assistance package. The design underlines the coupé character with its stretched form and design elements such as the bonnet with powerdomes or the rear licence plate which has been moved down. die Presse-Partner wrote the press kit.

With the Concept GLB at Auto Shanghai (18 to 25 April 2019), Mercedes-Benz shows what SUV ideas on the company's compact car platform might also be realised alongside the GLA as a sporty all-rounder. While the latter promises progressive driving enjoyment with its coupé-like lines, the Concept GLB places the emphasis on spaciousness and robustness. The concept car has space for up to seven occupants thanks to its long wheelbase. A number of sturdy features signal that the Concept GLB feels right at home on rough farm tracks. die Presse-Partner wrote the press release.

Attractive, intelligent – and at the same time practical: The new Mercedes-Benz CLA will also be available as a Shooting Brake from September. Just like the four-door CLA Coupé, the Shooting Brake puts its own spin on the design idiom of sensual purity and turns the interior into a coolly designed user interface for intelligent digital technology. From the striking sharknose at the front of the vehicle to the clean edge with accented surfaces, the design displays elegant athletics right down to the gently muscular rear. The latter on the CLA Shooting Brake ensures a decisive addition in terms of functionality. die Presse-Partner wrote the press release.

Sustainability is one of the core principles in the corporate strategy of Daimler AG, and also a measure of Daimler’s commercial success. The commitment not only relates to the products, but to the entire value creation process. This is why the company is committed to aspects such as the sustainability of supply chains, environmental protection in the plants or the responsible handling of data. A core element for Daimler is and remains the “road to zero-emission driving” and linked to this is the systematic electrification of the entire vehicle fleet. die Presse-Partner wrote the press kit for the TecTalk.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé is not only the most emotional vehicle in its class, it is also highly intelligent: From MBUX Interior Assist, which recognises operational demands from gestures and equips the interior with intelligence, through augmented reality for navigation and understanding indirect voice commands to the ENERGIZING COACH that provides individual fitness recommendations, the new CLA offers an array of clever solutions. There are also ingenious details when it comes to the aerodynamics and new functions for the Intelligent Drive driving assistance package. The design underlines the coupé character with its stretched form and design elements such as the bonnet with powerdomes or the rear licence plate which has been moved down. As such it does justice to its predecessor’s status as a design icon. die Presse-Partner wrote the press release.