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WASHINGTON: Daimler AG's U.S. unit Mercedes-Benz USA said Saturday it is recalling 1.29 million vehicles sold since 2016 because software may fail to communicate correct vehicle location in the event of a crash. The recall covers some 2016-2021 model year CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The German automaker plans to issue a software update that will be installed by dealers or over-the-air. Mercedes-Benz USA said Saturday it is neither aware of any case of material damage nor personal injury in connection with the issue. The automaker said "a temporary collapse of the communication module's power supply caused by a crash might lead to the vehicle's position during a potential emergency call being incorrect." Mercedes-Benz added that "other functions of … [Read more...] about Daimler recalls 1.29 million US vehicles for software issue

But it's not coming soon. The next-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class made its official debut earlier this week , bringing technologies and styling inspired by the S Class Sedan . A major selling point for the new premium sedan is expected to be the fully electrified engine range, though the absence of six- and eight-cylinder engines might be a drawback for some customers. According to a new report, a battery-powered model could join the lineup in a few years to allure a new wave of clients. Autocar reports a zero tailpipe emission C-Class is set to be introduced but it won’t come until 2024. It will ride on a brand new platform, different from the MRA that underpins the new C-Class and S-Class, and different from the firm’s MEA electric vehicle architecture. It's the brand's new MMA platform for compact electric vehicles. “This vehicle addresses the current demand we believe is high around the globe from a loyal customer base,” the company’s chief operating … [Read more...] about Mercedes C-Class EV Planned On Dedicated Platform

Now you can control your truck through your voice. Mercedes-Benz is confident it is “the first truck manufacture to bring the Apple CarPlay infotainment system into its vehicles.” While this might be technically true, Scania is also introducing the technology for its truck, claiming it’s “among the first in the industry” to do it. The German company says the connectivity will be offered for the Actros, Antos, and Arocs models equipped with the Multimedia Radio Touch radio system. Apple CarPlay will allow the driver to “safely and conveniently use his iPhone and a variety of apps while on the move.” Android users will probably be happy to hear the system also works with MirrorLink, the counterpart to Apple CarPlay. Just like in most of the modern cars, the system can be operated through an advanced voice control function, which also can be used to browse and use the different applications, such as telephone, music, maps, news, iTunes, etc. Read also: Scania … [Read more...] about Even Big Mercedes, Scania Trucks Getting Apple CarPlay Now

BANGKOK: Vocational student Kamonwich Suwanthat was interning at a multinational logistics company and was a few months away from graduation. His parents were certain his education would change the family’s fortunes. Until then, the 24-year-old was also helping his mother to make ends meet by selling noodles at her roadside market stall on most nights. That was where, on Oct 12, a stranger shot him four times, point-blank, and fled. The fourth-year student bled to death in front of a crowd and his mother. She did not realise it then, but his place of study was the reason he was targeted — by a school gang. The three students arrested a month later told the police they had no personal dispute with him, and gave this statement: “He was chosen simply because he can be killed in the same way his schoolmates killed our senior.” They were from the Pathumwan Institute of Technology, located just one kilometre from the victim’s school, the Rajamangala University of Technology … [Read more...] about In a shopping haven in Bangkok, one of Thailand’s deadliest school rivalries

LONDON: Lewis Hamilton's new Formula One deal has ended speculation about his plans for this season but the one-year duration raises questions about how long the seven times world champion will stick around. All of the 36-year-old Mercedes driver's previous deals have been multi-year agreements but a shorter one buys time for both sides while other issues are worked through. The debate is likely to continue for months to come, just as the last contract saga was a hot topic throughout much of last year. "It’s an unusual announcement for such a team and such a driver it must be said," said former driver and Sky television commentator Martin Brundle. "Clearly at least one of the parties wanted to keep their options open going forward. I suspect that was Mercedes-Benz, and so they put it to bed for this year, and then they are saying that they will sort 2022 out somewhat earlier." Hamilton will be favourite for an unprecedented eighth crown, and a record-extending 100th win, … [Read more...] about Formula 1: Hamilton’s one-year deal raises questions about the future