X-tra Specific: Mercedes-Benz develops x-ray imaging to capture automotive collision data
Toronto, Ontario — Mercedes-Benz has reportedly harnessed the power of high-speed X-ray imaging to capture side impact collision data. To do this, the automaker suspended a linear accelerator from the ceiling above the test vehicle to serve as an X-ray camera which captured every millisecond of the controlled collision. On board the test vehicle, a […]
Cutting the Coupe: Mercedes-Benz to wind down CLS production later this year, reports say
Toronto, Ontario — Reports have been rolling in, alleging that Mercedes-Benz plans to axe its Mercedes-Benz CLS from production later on this year. According to initial reports from Driving.ca, the German automaker is planning to shelf the popular four-door “coupe” at the end of the year, falling in line with many other automakers who have […]
Tuesday Ticker: Bullish analyst downgrades Rivian; Mercedes-Benz opens Canadian raw materials office
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Rivian sees a 76 percent downgrade from a known bullish market analyst; an advocacy group questions Uber’s average pay in Toronto and Mercedes-Benz opens a raw materials office to pursue EV battery mineral sources. Reluctant on Rivian Shares of Rivian Automotive have fallen 10 percent since Mar. […]
Refinishing Assistance: Mercedes-Benz releases new guide for refinishing Parktronics parking assist sensors
Toronto, Ontario — Mercedes-Benz has released a new manual on proper refinishing practices on the its parking assistance sensors, a topic that varies greatly between OEMs and their models. According to a post on I-CAR Repairability Technical Support, damaged sensors require painting to match the specifications of the individual vehicle, and OEMs often provide info […]
Charging Up the Public: Tesla tops list of most-loved car brands; Ford named ‘most loathed’
Palmetto, Florida – A new report by Clunker Junker lists the most and least loved car brands in the world, with Tesla topping the list and a supercar brand scoring surprisingly low. Love them or hate them, Tesla’s dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) industry and status contribute to them being the most loved car […]
Bad Brakes: Mercedes-Benz recalls nearly 1 million vehicles globally
Stuttgart, Germany– Nearly one million Mercedes-Benz vehicles worldwide have been recalled by Germany’s federal traffic authority, the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA). According to a statement released on June 1, the recall affected ML and GL series SUVs and R-Class minivans built between 2004 and 2015. “We have found that in some of those vehicles, the function of […]
Mercedes Makeover: The 2022 SL boasts a brand new frame
Affalterbach, Germany — Mercedes AMG is gearing up to release a new, eighth-generation roadster, and when they say new, the luxury automaker means it. The 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL-Class doesn’t share a single architectural component with its predecessor, or with the GT Roadster, which the SL will replace. “The development team in our body shell design […]
