Have you ever wished that your vehicle could communicate with other cars around it? Or, perhaps you think it would be nice to know if there were obstacles in the road or wrong-way drivers on the loose. Automakers across the world have been working on car-to-car and car-to -object systems to perform these actions and more, but Mercedes-Benz is stepping up to the plate and becoming the first to offer its Mercedes-Benz Car-2-Car system in Germany by the end of this year.
Though the system hasn't yet been announced for the U.S. and other markets, we expect it will be soon- though it could be next year before we see the technology hit our market. Because the technology is still in its infancy, it's not a stand-alone product, but will work through a Digital DriveStyle app. This app will be accessible through the driver's smartphone and will allow it to both send and receive information about dangers to other road users also using the system- with warning signs appearing on their navigation screens. The Car-2-Car system will employ the vehicle's own sensors and radars to determine possible issues.
Because the new system will first be accessed through a smartphone app, current Mercedes-Benz owners will likely be able to employ the technology system as well.
i.g. Burton & Co Inc. believes the new Car-2-Car system will be a turning point in terms of on-road safety for Mercedes-Benz drivers, and it's certainly impressive that the luxury brand will be the first to offer this type of system in its new Mercedes-Benz models. To learn more about when U.S. drivers can expect the system to be available, be sure to check back often with your convenient Milford, DE Mercedes-Benz dealership.
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