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Mercedes temporarily scraps its Level 3 ‘eyes-off’ driving feature

Transportation Autonomous Cars The automaker is instead forging ahead with its new point-to-point Level 2 system that rivals Tesla’s Full Self-Driving. The automaker is instead forging ahead with its new point-to-point Level 2 system that rivals Tesla’s Full Self-Driving. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 13, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor… Continue reading Mercedes temporarily scraps its Level 3 ‘eyes-off’ driving feature

Geely confirms rugged Land Rover Defender rival for UK

Geely is going after the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Class with the Galaxy Cruiser – and it will be coming to the UK, the Chinese firm has told Autocar. The SUV – which first appeared at the Shanghai motor show last year – is currently in concept form but is very close to production, said… Continue reading Geely confirms rugged Land Rover Defender rival for UK

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Up to seven times the cost of development: Mercedes changes strategy for autonomous driving012194

The Mercedes model CLA in San Francisco: New assistant for urban areas. Photo: Mercedes Benz San Francisco, Las Vegas, Düsseldorf. Mercedes-Benz is adjusting its strategic priorities for autonomous driving. The car manufacturer is apparently shelving its plans for autonomous assistance systems that enable hands-free driving, which it initially pursued with high speed. In the revised… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Up to seven times the cost of development: Mercedes changes strategy for autonomous driving012194

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Up to seven times the cost of development: Mercedes changes strategy for autonomous driving012193

Autonomous driving: Mercedes axes expensive Level 3 system

The new Mercedes S-Class does not have level 3 autonomous driving – the relationship between development costs and customer demand is not correct. (Mercedes Benz, car) Go to Source

AISpeech’s Smart Mobility Solutions Debut at CES 2026

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, The article is from Shuzhi Society: AISpeech, a leading conversational AI platform provider, presented its latest breakthroughs in the intelligent mobility sector. With a focus on end-to-end conversational AI, AISpeech showcased the strength and innovation of China’s AI technology on a global… Continue reading AISpeech’s Smart Mobility Solutions Debut at CES 2026

Huge update for Mercedes S-Class to bring flat-plane crank V8

Mercedes-Benz will shortly reveal a dramatically overhauled version of the S-Class for 2026 – complete with a fresh look, uprated interior tech and a new V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft. The company said this is the “most extensive update in one generation” for its flagship saloon, which is in its seventh generation, having been launched in 1972.… Continue reading Huge update for Mercedes S-Class to bring flat-plane crank V8

@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz USA Reports 2025 Year-Over-Year Retail Sales Growth

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported annual retail sales of 303,200 passenger cars, which represents an increase of 1% compared to 2024. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported 40,000 units retailed in 2025, resulting in a combined total of 343,200 units sold. Significant demand across the entire Mercedes-Benz SUV model portfolio, as well as continued robust interest in the… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz USA Reports 2025 Year-Over-Year Retail Sales Growth