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Winter Car Care Tips

1. Have tools on hand. For peace of mind, keep an emergency kit in the car. Place items like first aid supplies, LED flashlight, car phone charger, hazard triangles, ski hats, emergency blankets and an ice scraper in the trunk and replenish as necessary.

Tip: It’s also a good idea to become a member of a roadside assistance program, since it ensures you’ll be provided with towing should your vehicle break down.

2. Get a tune-up. Let the pros inspect your vehicle so they can spot potential problems before they become dangerous or expensive. They’ll also top off necessary vehicle fluids and check to make sure the air filter is in good shape for the winter.

3. Consider snow tires. If you live in an area prone to heavy snow or icy roads, it’s a good idea to swap your tires with versions made to handle wintry weather. If you don’t want snow tires, make sure to check the pressure and tread wear on your current tires.

Tip: Keep plastic or fabric bags in your car to store wet or muddy items, then toss in the laundry when it needs to be cleaned.

4. Check wiper blades. Ice and snow wear down wiper blades and can make them ineffective when you need them the most. Replace as soon as you see signs of wear and tear. A good set of wiper blades should last about a year, but less in particularly rainy or snowy/icy climates.

Tip: Turn wipers off after every car trip. If the blades are frozen or stuck, the next time the engine’s turned on, the motor can burn out trying to get the stubborn blades moving.

5. Check fluid levels. Frequently pop the hood and make sure that all fluids and coolants for your transmission, power steering, oil, windshield washers and brakes are filled to proper levels. 

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Mercedes’ New Safety Tech Aims To End Wrong-Way Driving

While it may seem like an unlikely occurrence, cars traveling in the wrong direction of traffic is becoming more and more prevalent. Just last year for example two such occurrences were reported on, one taking place in Mississippi and the other in Washington.

Back in 2009 Nissan developed a wrong-way driving prevention system called the IT-Assisted Road Information System, which basically worked using Car-2-Car and Car-2-Object communications.

Unfortunately, the infrastructure required for such systems to work outside of the lab isn’t ready just yet, although much work in this area is taking place.

Since then Mercedes-Benz has come out with an alternative solution, one that will feature on its 2014 E Class and 2014 S Class models due out later this year. The system will initially be introduced to the German market, though Mercedes is working on adapting the system for use in other countries.

Mercedes’ wrong-way driving prevention system relies on its existing traffic sign assistance system, which can now detect no-entry signs and issue acoustic and visual warnings to the driver should he or she stray onto the wrong side of traffic flow.

A common cause for wrong-way driving are highway ramps, where drivers either make a mistake, are distracted, or confused by complicated road designs and navigation instructions. Mercedes says its system is ideal in these situations as it will be able to warn drivers should they violate traffic regulations and ignore no-entry signs.

The technical core of the system is a camera on the inside of the windscreen. It can visually identify no-entry signs and send the information obtained to the computer in the on-board electronics. If it detects that the vehicle is about to pass the relevant prohibitory signs and is entering a highway ramp, the system warns the driver. Three loud beeps are issued and a red no-entry symbol lights up in the display in order to make the driver aware of the danger.

In order to further improve the reliability of the system, the electronics compare the data from the camera with data from the navigation system. It will also detect other signs such as speed limits and no-overtaking. 

-Courtesy of Popular Science

All-New CLA-Class Power Slide -- Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl Commercial

In this exclusive clip from our ad that will air during the Super Bowl, the Mercedes-Benz CLA makes a grand entrance on the red carpet.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabrio head to Detroit

The Detroit coming-out party for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has expanded to include the two-door models. Benz dropped images and a features rundown on the restyled E-Class Coupe and Cabrio this week, ahead of the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.

Both cars get the new-and-improved face that we’ve already seen on the sedan and wagon, along with an upgraded interior, which includes new color combos along with familiar amenities like the Cabriolet’s Aircap and Airscarf systems.

In terms of nanny tech and driver aids, Collision Prevention Assist and Attention Assist are standard. They’re joined by an updated suite of available features that fall under the so-called “intelligent drive” umbrella. Highlights include a forward-facing Stereo Multi-Purpose Camera; Distronic Plus with Steering Assist; BAS Plus braking assist, now upgraded to detect cross-traffic and pedestrians; Pre-Safe Brake and Pre-Safe Plus rear-collision detection; Active Lane Keeping Assist; Active Parking Assist; and a 360-degree camera setup.

Power comes in two flavors. E350 models get the direct-injected 3.5-liter V6 making 302 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. The E550 variants get Benz’s twin-turbo 4.6-liter V8, good for 402 hp and 443 lb-ft. Oh, and the coupe can be outfitted with 4Matic all-wheel drive.

The 2014 E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet hit showrooms this summer. 

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