Die neue Langversion der C-Klasse Limousine von Mercedes-Benz feiert Weltpremiere auf der Auto China 2018. Die in China für China gebaute Langversion erscheint mit geschärftem Design, digitalem Cockpit, neuen Komfort-Features und Intelligent Drive auf dem neuesten Stand. Ebenfalls zu sehen waren die neue Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse L Limousine und das Showcar „Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury“. Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Vorstandsvorsitzender der Daimler AG und Leiter Mercedes-Benz Cars. The new long-wheelbase version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan is celebrating its world premiere at Auto China 2018. Built in China for China, the long-wheelbase version debuts with a sharper design, digital cockpit, new comfort features and the latest iteration of Intelligent Drive. Also on show were the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan and the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury show car.Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.

Maybach GLS to Get Next-gen Suspension Technology

Posted By: Hamid Moarefon: Monday, May 21, 2018In: Parts

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Mercedes-Maybach has confirmed that new models like the Maybach GLS which it is due to launch soon will have its Magic Body Control system so that they will provide motorists and their passengers with the highest levels of ride comfort. Based on an interview that the Benz chief engineer Jurgen Weissinger gave to Autocar magazine, the main feature from which the new models like the Maybach GLS would benefit is an advanced camera system that can check out the road ahead for any bumps or other potential obstacles. Mercedes had first introduced the technology back in 2013 on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and uses stereo cameras in real-time. At that time, the new technology had the capability to identify obstacles with an accuracy of around 3mm while the vehicle travelled at speeds of up to 130km/h. Based on the nature of the exact road profile, the active suspension would then change based on the road ahead with the springs becoming softer if needed and the body being kept flat to compensate for any anticipated unevenness in the road.

According to Mercedes engineering team, the best technique to increase ride comfort when the terrain is rough is to keep the body flat. The chief engineer claimed that the new system is more accurate and went on to say that a new “chauffeur mode” is currently under development.

According to Weissinger, the special new program would make it possible to minimize the number of gear shifts so that the ride is very smooth and luxurious. Torque would be leveraged to maximum effect so that there would be no gearshifts, as far as possible.

Mercedes is slated to unveil the innovative new suspension on the Maybach GLS at the LA motor show in November.

Hamid Moaref

Hamid Moaref has always been fascinated by cars and the automotive industry. His family has a longstanding association with the industry and has been in the tire business for the past 35 years. Raised in Dubai, Hamid attended Capilano University in Vancouver where he graduated with a BBA in marketing before attending an intensive course in magazine publishing in 2005. He has been the publisher and chief editor of Tires & Parts magazine for the past ten years.