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New Mercedes-Benz assistance systems

Germany’s data of accidents reveals a worrying trend with over 50,000 rear-end collisions every year, resulting in death or serious injury to over 5,700 victims. Considering the gravity of the matter, Mercedes-Benz decided to conduct an analysis of accident research data. Based on the analysis, it concluded that its DISTRONIC PLUS and Brake Assist [...]

Mercedes Benz Looking To Buy Into Aston Martin

An interesting development could be a-brewing, if Mercedes indeed makes a bid for stake at Aston Martin. Unconfirmed stories to this effect have been doing the rounds among trusted circles in Germany.
This news could well be true, especially considering the timing and situation amid which these stories have cropped up. Aston Martin is currently in [...]

Mercedes Design Chief To Retire

After an illustrious 40 year career at Mercedes, 30 of which were as Mercedes’ official Design Chief, 65 year old Peter Pfeiffer will retire sometime this year.
Pfieffer started his career in1963 with Ford-Werke AG as a designer after graduating from the Sel Porcelain and Industrial Design State Technical College. He moved to Merced five years [...]