In this issue:

All Charged Up

The design, operation, and diagnosis of charging systems and battery control modules, and a look at AC ripple and the problems it can cause.

Mercedes-Benz Electrically-Powered Steering

Introduced in 2011 with the CLS (218) model, virtually every new Mercedes-Benz model that’s appeared since then has this innovative system. We’ll explain how it works and offer some tips for when something’s not quite right.

Mercedes-Benz Exhaust System Work

Isn’t this just “bigger hammer” technology?  Not anymore.  And not if you don’t want comebacks.

AMG:  Half a Century of Success with Mercedes-Benz

These three letters stand worldwide for supreme automotive performance, exclusivity, efficiency, and highly-dynamic driving pleasure.

Transmission Maintenance

Maintenance is the key to vehicle reliability, and is the bread-and-butter of the independent workshop.  Most vehicle owners know to get their oil changed regularly – witness the growth of quick-lube joints – but what about that automatic transmission?