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German OEMs expand use of connected technologies on new models
Increased adoption of traffic jam assist and traffic sign assist systems
2014/11/05
- Summary
- Daimler: C-Class adopts "Mercedes connect me" to offer new online services
- BMW: i3 and i8 introduce new connected services designed for BMW i
- VW: Passat features numerous advanced driving assist systems
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| Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
The following report outlines feature availability on new models that were launched in Europe by Daimler, BMW, and VW in and after the fall of 2013. A number of new models have employed advanced driving assist systems and internet connection technologies through onboard devices or smartphones.
The features that have been increasingly available include the traffic jam assist which maintains the preset distance from the preceding vehicle and keeps the vehicle in its lane in dense traffic, and the traffic sign assist that detects certain road signs and displays them on the onboard screen. As for the visibility equipment, the BMW i8 was the first model worldwide to offer the laser headlights.
Advanced equipment made available by Daimler, BMW, and VW on their new models launched in Europe in and after fall 2013
| Driving stability (including fuel efficiency) |
Drive select | M-Benz C-Class, BMW i3/2 Series Coupe/i8, MINI, VW Passat, SEAT Leon X-Perience, Audi TT |
|---|---|---|
| Brake energy regeneration | BMW 2 Series Coupe, VW Passat, Skoda Fabia, Audi TT | |
| Visibility | Laser headlights | BMW i8 |
| Collision safety | Automatic post-collision braking system |
VW Passat, SEAT Leon X-Perience, Skoda Fabia |
| Driving/parking assistance |
Surround view | M-Benz C-Class, BMW i8, VW Passat |
| Traffic sign assist | M-Benz C-Class, BMW i3/2 Series Coupe/i8, MINI, VW Passat, Audi TT |
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| Traffic jam assist | BMW i3, VW Passat | |
| Comfort/convenience | Digital instrument cluster | BMW i3/i8, VW Passat, Audi TT |
| Remote access via smartphone | M-Benz C-Class, BMW i3/i8, VW Passat |
(Note) Only the gasoline-fueled models are cited as the cars on which the brake energy regeneration is available (excluding electric vehicles and plug-in-hybrids).
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