Future Dimensions – what moves the world tomorrow?

In times of progressive climate change, customers, investors, and politicians expect one thing above all from automotive players: building convincing products that can boost the breakthrough of electromobility. But the need for rare earths for electric cars puts the spotlight on an important ethical issue: the risk that the valuable raw materials are mined under questionable or sometimes even prec...

For decades, experts have been racking their brains over autonomous driving and the extra comforts that it brings. Within the last few years, they have made tremendous progress and are busy developing the most advanced technologies and ever-smarter A.I. solutions for autonomous driving. But what about safety? Is today’s driverless technology really able to deliver what the is being promised? And i...

Within the last 50 years, professional golf has seen a fundamental change in physicality, professionalism and technique. But are there ways to cope with this drastic development, perhaps by constantly reinventing yourself as an athlete and staying at the top of the scorecard over several decades? Our host, Yasmine Blair, asked a true legend who has proven that age doesn’t have to impact competitiv...

When we hear the term aerodynamics, the first thing that might pop-up in our minds are airplanes. However, the science of moving air hitting solid objects is not only decisive for aerial vehicles but also for the ones on the road. So, for the latest episode of “Let’s Talk Mercedes” – the Mercedes-Benz podcast – our host, Yasmine Blair, gets to the heart of automotive aerodynamics with two renowned...

The C-Class is a phenomenon. Originating from the “Baby Benz” 40 years ago, it has evolved to Mercedes-Benz’ most successful model of the last decades. In early 2021, the latest generation of the C-Class celebrated its digital world premiere – a special day for both Christian Früh, Chief Engineer C-Class, and Raziz Rehan, CEO of the YouTube car show “Remove Before Race”. For the latest episode of...

Artificial Intelligence has long grown beyond sci-fi flicks and mere Silicon Valley visions. New breakthroughs in machine learning technologies, such as neural networks, have transformed our daily lives for good and brought us amazing technologies that recognize your voice, make your life smarter and even improve your driving experience. But while smart automotive technologies like Mercedes-Benz’...

Imagine a world where taking a drive could also mean stepping into a total Esports experience, testing your gaming skills online against millions of other players worldwide. Thanks to the partnership between Mercedes-Benz and League of Legends creators Riot Games, the fantasy of immersive in-car gaming could become reality sooner than you think. In the latest episode of Let’s talk Mercedes, the Me...

Did you know it’s scientifically proven that you can’t feel scared if you’re singing? Such is the impact of sound and the emotions it triggers in us. In the latest episode of Let’s Talk Mercedes, the Mercedes-Benz podcast, show host Sarah Elsser meets two men whose passion for sound is central to their lives; Mercedes-Benz sound designer Thomas Küppers, and Felix Jaehn, superstar DJ, music produce...

How does the factory of the future look like today? You do not need to watch a science fiction movie to answer that. The factory of the future is flexible, digital, efficient and sustainable. And it is already reality! For the development of the newly opened Factory 56, Mercedes-Benz put their employees at the center and involved them from the very beginning. In the latest episode of Let’s Talk Me...

Can a car be relaxing? You might not think so but yes – the new S-Class sure is. Experts from a wide range of fields have worked together to achieve just that. High-tech, comfort, individual ergonomics and a special selection of materials ensure a new level of luxury and well-being. In the latest episode of Let’s Talk Mercedes, podcast host Sarah Elsser meets Gudrun Schönherr, Project Lead Future...

How are challenges in the development of new safety features addressed? And did Mercedes-Benz manage to top the previous level of comfort in the new S-Class? In the latest episode of the Mercedes-Benz podcast "Let's talk Mercedes" we talk about the pioneering safety features of the new S-Class. We want to know: How does the S-Class live up to its claim to be one of the best cars in the world? Our...

The first of three special episodes all about the new S-Class will give you deep dive behind the scenes into the development of the new MBUX. The latest version brings new, intuitive functions that turn the new S-Class into the ultimate digital car with access to a personal “data highway”. In the latest episode of Let’s Talk Mercedes, the Mercedes-Benz podcast, show host Sarah Elsser talks to two...

Jan Frodeno must challenge his own mental and physical limits every day in order to sustain his level of competitiveness as one of the world’s best triathletes. In the latest episode of Let’s Talk Mercedes, the Mercedes-Benz podcast, show host Sarah Elsser meets this exceptional athlete and brand ambassador of Mercedes-Benz and talks to him about his personal motivation and the ups and downs of hi...

Show host Sarah Elsser meets Sebastian Vesper, who heads Medienfachverlag Oberauer’s Berlin office and used to be chief editor of the specialist journal PR report for more than ten years, and Katja Bott, Head of Global Communications at Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans. The three talk about the lessons learned from digital product presentations, how the pandemic has affected the relationship between jo...

The Mercedes-Benz podcast starts with a report on the current situation in China. The last few weeks have been a challenge for Arno van der Merwe, President and CEO of Beijing Benz Automotive Co. (BBAC), and his team. From him, we learn firsthand about the team spirit with which the team in China has managed to get production up and running after the outbreak of COVID-19. Visit us on Mercedes me M...