This essential component was invented about 160 years ago, but is still evolving in terms of design, materials, and service. Ah, the lowly humble spark plug. At one time it was king of the ignition system (or at least part of the royal court!). If an engine wasn’t...
Technology Advancements and Avoiding Service Snafus The Mercedes-Benz PRE-SAFE system was originally conceived as an engineering concept for a driver assistance system rooted in collision prevention and mitigation. The PRE-SAFE system was taken from an innovative...
A Little History Volvo turbo The exhaust-driven turbocharger was invented back in 1905 by Swiss engineer Dr. Alfred Büchi in Germany. And the first mass produced turbocharged car engine was used in the Oldsmobile turbo Jetfire in 1962. This turbocharger was fitted to...
Introduced over three decades ago, this feature has gone through several generations. Do you understand how to handle them all? Most 4MATIC models will have this badge. Some early models didn’t, but customers can ask to have one installed. In the 1980s the automotive...
The turbocharger boost pressure in Volvos is controlled by the Boost Pressure Control (BPC) valve whose pressure regulator is affected by the pressure from the turbocharger. The Engine Control Module (ECM) determines current throttle angle and boost pressure to...
Understanding how steering, Electronic Stability Program, acceleration, braking, camera and radar sensors interact in the Mercedes-Benz Active Lane Keeping Assist program can help you maintain system reliability. It would be a shame if this beautiful 2021 GLA 35...
A revolutionary new mobility concept, the Vision URBANETIC platform from Mercedes-Benz Vans is much more than all-electric, self-driving vehicle. Fully networked with its surroundings, it not only analyzes current needs to develop optimal solutions, but also learning...
