2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Similar to Ford’s
Sync system and GM’s OnStar, mbrace also enables pairing of smart phones like
iPhones and BlackBerrys to the car’s
electronic interface. Drivers can then use their phones to lock or unlock their cars remotely.
Other services include automatic emergency
service notification in case the car is stolen or in an accident, a
vehicle health check function that goes live to the nearest dealership, real-
time weather and traffic reports, and even a
concierge service that gets you 24/7 access to a customer-service rep who will help you make dinner reservations, book a hotel or order a flight.
The system will be available as standard in most
Mercedes Benz cars, while others (GLK, C-Class, SLK and the new E-Class Coupe) will have it as an option. This fully upgradable system will come with a free subscription for six months, and will ultimately cost $280 a year. The optional
concierge services will add $20 a month to that bill.
What makes mbrace really stand out is that it is fully upgradable, with new applications easily installed as they are developed. Furthermore, most vehicle owners using the current
Tele Aid telematics service can also upgrade to mbrace by visiting a Mercedes-Benz dealer.
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Audi A1 is a whole new dimension to the compact class this summer by Audi. It is dynamic and high quality, emotional and individual. It condenses all of the virtues of the brand down to less than four meters – a design full of character, uncompromising quality and pioneering efficiency technologies. The agile chassis and powerful engines make the A1 the sportiest car in the segment.
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