For Mercedes-Benz, the dream of an all-wheel drive vehicle was present from the beginning. Paul Daimler first conceived of an AWD automobile in 1903, and the first AWD car for everyday use was built a mere four years later. More than 100 years later, at least a dozen Mercedes-Benz vehicles available in the US now […]
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It’s Not a Sunroof: It’s MAGIC SKY CONTROL®
Clarke’s Third Law states that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. With that in mind, it’s easy to understand why Mercedes-Benz innovations often wear that label. MAGIC SKY CONTROL® is one such innovation that we think deserves a closer look. What is MAGIC SKY CONTROL®? In a normal car, a sunroof is ordinary. […]
How To Clean Road Salt Off Your Car: Tips, Tricks and Help
Let’s face it, winter can be exhausting. Between snowstorms, having to wear extra layers, and scrunching your face like a wrestler every time the wind picks up, most of us want to spend as little time outside as possible. We’d rather not have to deal with red-knuckles and a garden hose that sprays water the […]
Infographic: Driving In Snow Works If You Follow These Tips
Oh, child. You want to drive in the snow? Put another set of long johns on. Stir your hot chocolate. Tuck your feet under yourself. This is going to be a good read. Stay home – Not what you want to hear, right? It’s really the best though. Every year millions of people experience needless […]
How Cold Weather Affects Tire Pressure and Performance
So you’re on the way out to your car, dressed for work, briefcase in one hand, coffee in the other. It’s been a rough morning and you’re leaving five minutes late, so you’re thinking about possible shortcuts you could take. It’s also been getting progressively colder, and today you can see your breath as you […]