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2014 Mercedes S-Class revealed (and it’s a tech-monster)

, May 16th 2013 Discuss [0]

Plutocrats and CEOs, your new ride is here. Mercedes-Benz has finally taken the wraps off of the new 2014 S-Class, and as you might expect it's a cacophony of brand new tech, luxury fittings, more intelligent driving-aids than just about anything else on the road, and even a nod to fuel-efficiency and the environment. Set to hit dealers in September, the well-appointed four door is the first car not to feature a single traditional light bulb - everything is lit up by nearly 500 LEDs - and can even squirt non-lingering perfume through the cabin to "individualize the smell of the interior." Read The Full Story

Mercedes-Benz GLA concept sports laser video projector headlights

, Apr 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

Mercedes-Benz likes to keep this high-tech and modern with their vehicles, so naturally it makes sense that the company's latest concept -- the GLA -- has laser projection headlights capable of beaming videos. The CUV is set to make an appearance at the Shanghai Motor Show next week, but it seems the company wanted to tease it first before its official unveiling. Read The Full Story

Mercedes-Benz to use Garmin navigation in future models

, Apr 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Garmin has announced today that Daimler AG has picked the company to be the navigation system partner for most future Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Garmin is one of the big front runners in the navigation system industry, and they even have mobile apps that iOS and Android users can take advantage of while on the road. Read The Full Story

TomTom to provide Mercedes drivers with real-time traffic info in Europe

, Mar 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

It's easy for some drivers to think a GPS device is only useful if you're going on a trip to a destination that you're unfamiliar with. However, the right GPS device can help you more on your daily commute to and from work and around areas that you know and travel all the time more than you might expect. One of the key features of GPS devices for many users is real-time traffic information. Read The Full Story

Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG and A 45 AMG to be featured in Driveclub PS4 game

, Feb 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

This week was a big one for gamers with Sony unveiling the PlayStation 4 along with teasing some video games that will be coming to the system. Fans of driving/racing games and cool cars are excited about the video game Driveclub that looks poised to boot Forza and Gran Turismo from the top of the coolest driving game pile. Mercedes has announced that two of its new vehicles will be featured in that game. Read The Full Story

SlashGear’s Super Bowl XLVII ad spot roundup

, Feb 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

For some people, the Super Bowl isn’t about the game, but about the commercials. We saw a lot of them during this year’s game, and there was no shortage of advertisements relating to technology, cars, and movies. We decided to round up all of the Super Bowl commercials that we thought SlashGear readers would enjoy most, including ones from Samsung, Best Buy, GoDaddy, and even BlackBerry. We’ve embedded some of our personal favorites right in this post, with links to all the other ads that are relevant.

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Mercedes unveils C63 AMG Edition 507

, Feb 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

Mercedes-Benz unveiled a new luxury sports car called the C63 AMG Edition 507. The new AMG massaged Mercedes-Benz luxury car has an impressively potent 6.3 L V-8 engine with 56 additional horsepower compared to the standard C63 AMG. The V-8 engine under the hood of the Edition 507 produces 507 hp and 450 pound-foot of torque. Read The Full Story