Orders will open on May 17, on both the S-Class and the EQS, which is the electric version of this model. Suffice to say, it will not be given. The brand claims 5,000 euros of additional cost on the S-Class, 7430 euros on the EQS. The Drive Pilot system automates highway driving. But in Germany only, at first. The on-board system allows you to release your hands from the steering wheel, completely legally, up to a speed of 60 km/h. Thanks to its sensors, it accelerates, brakes and changes lanes. In appearance, nothing very extraordinary. But, Mercedes’ technology is considered reliable enough to be marketed. And the German manufacturer is the first to reach level 3 of automation, on a scale that goes up to 5. Remember that the others, including Tesla, are only at level 2. Mercedes hopes to have the authorization for its Drive Pilot system in the United States, for the states of California and Nevada.
Which brands cost the most for repairs?
Here is the list of winners It was established by the SRA association, Automobile Safety and Repair, whose members are insurers. We learn that Tesla is the brand that generates the highest costs in the event of repair. This is particularly the case on the Model 3, due to an aluminum chassis. Unsurprisingly, it’s also expensive when driving a Porsche or Mercedes. In a completely different category, the Clio 5 costs more to repair than its predecessor, due in particular to more sophisticated headlights. It is more expensive than the Peugeot 208, its rival. Citroën is more affordable, but not as much as Toyota, Opel, Seat or Skoda.
Recycled plastic will grow on board our cars
The equipment supplier Faurecia, which supplies manufacturers with door panels, dashboards and consoles, will use this type of material as part of an agreement with Veolia. The latter has already been supplying polypropylene to the automotive industry for 5 years. The objective of the two partners is to develop car interior modules with at least 30% recycled plastic by 2025. The first elements should be on the market as early as 2023. The collaboration also aims to develop innovative compounds to increase the use of recycled materials in the automobile, strengthen the circular economy and reduce CO2 emissions at the time of the production.
And then an unintended consequence of Brexit…
Imagine that the British can no longer drive to Gibraltar, which is an enclave on Spanish soil. Since May 1, the English license is no longer recognized in the country. And in theory, residents must therefore retake their driving license. Obviously, the English government is negotiating on this point with the Spanish authorities. It has managed to make agreements with 24 countries on the continent. In the meantime, tolerance is granted to English tourists who only pass through Gibraltar.