Important Notice: 500,000 Mercedes Vehicles Receive OTA Update

Recently, Mercedes-Benz will gradually push OTA upgrades to approximately 500,000 vehicles equipped with the third-generation MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system. This upgrade will optimize navigation, voice, in-car entertainment, and parking interactions with the latest features and experiences, further enhancing the intelligence of the cabin, ecological richness, and ease of control.

At the same time, the Mercedes APP has completed a functional upgrade. From mobile devices to the cockpit, Mercedes has built an intelligent ecological closed loop that spans all driving scenarios through the collaborative evolution of navigation, entertainment interaction, and mobile platforms, allowing for a seamless smart experience for users. Mercedes has always been committed to creating a diverse and continuously evolving in-car information and entertainment ecosystem for customers. In 2024, Mercedes has successively rolled out OTA upgrade services to 2.8 million Mercedes vehicles, ensuring that vehicle functions stay up-to-date, allowing existing customers to enjoy a "new car" experience.

Vehicles equipped with the third-generation MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system, following this OTA upgrade, have seen the addition of a destination recommendation feature in the custom Amap navigation. The system can intelligently recommend the user's home or company address as the destination, allowing for a one-click departure. The newly added "traffic light countdown" function enables users to clearly see the status of traffic lights and waiting time on the navigation interface when route guidance is active, making travel more predictable. The voice broadcast has introduced a "minimalist mode" to reduce interruptions to music playback during driving, catering to music enthusiasts who wish to drive immersed in beats. The "mind-reading voice assistant" voice is set as the default navigation voice, further enhancing the consistency of the experience. Additionally, users can now bind their Amap navigation account with the Mercedes-Benz APP account, eliminating the need for repeated QR code logins, making departures smoother. A new "custom navigation car icon" setting has been added, supporting a variety of personalized icon choices, making travel more relaxed and enjoyable.

The "Mind Reading Voice Assistant" update introduces a new "See and Speak" feature, allowing users to directly say the names of songs, audiobooks, etc., displayed on the screen in audio applications like QQ Music, NetEase Cloud Music, Ximalaya, and quickly listen to the desired content. The co-driver's voice interaction capabilities have also been optimized to enhance the recognition and response efficiency of voice-controlled navigation functions for passengers in the co-driver seat. Coupled with upgrades such as full-scene wake-free, delayed listening, and multi-command recognition, in-car voice control becomes more free and intuitive.

The third-generation MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system's immersive entertainment ecosystem continues to upgrade, adding support for Dolby Atmos® resources. It is compatible with QQ Music, Netease Cloud Music, Tencent Video, and iQIYI, providing users of models that support Dolby Atmos® with precise sound field positioning and surround effects, making every movie watching and music listening experience feel like being on site.

In addition, the classic racing game "Need for Speed™: Heat" has officially launched in vehicles equipped with the third-generation MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system. The game interaction is integrated with ambient lighting and the Burmester® surround sound system, providing a three-in-one experience of visual, auditory, and tactile senses. This makes every race feel immersive, offering users a more enjoyable and immersive in-car entertainment experience.

The parking search interface of vehicles equipped with the third-generation MBUX intelligent human-machine interaction system has added real-time camera views of the car's roof and rear, providing a clear view of the surroundings. Additionally, a "Smart Parking Assist" progress bar has been introduced. Furthermore, when the system detects an available parking space, the vehicle automatically switches to the "Parking Assist" interface and parks itself after shifting into reverse gear, making the operation more efficient and intuitive. The Mercedes-Benz app has expanded its functions, allowing owners to easily monitor the vehicle's status on more mobile devices, achieving an efficient and convenient driving experience.

The Mercedes app now supports automatic pairing with Apple Watch upon opening the app (limited to iOS devices). Users can also scan the QR code on the Apple Watch within the app for a quick binding process. Once successfully bound, users can unlock the vehicle, check its status, and locate it accurately from the watch. If multiple vehicles are linked to the account, users can easily switch between them in the Apple Watch garage interface. In the future, Apple Watch will also gradually support features such as remote vehicle start and air conditioning control, making the driving experience easier and more efficient.

Currently, Mercedes private wall box users can start charging through four methods - swiping a card on the wall box, manually starting by using the Mercedes APP and clicking "Start Charging," scheduling a charge, or using plug-and-play. After completing the binding of the APP and the charging wall box, users can flexibly set daily charging time periods through the APP for scheduled charging; or choose plug-and-play—once the vehicle is connected to the charging gun, the system will start charging through a stable internet connection without manual operation, making energy replenishment more effortless.

"The smartest Mercedes-Benz," the all-new all-electric CLA is scheduled to be launched this fall. It features the new MB.OS architecture, achieving decoupling of software and hardware, and supports full-vehicle software OTA updates, allowing the vehicle to remain up-to-date and continuously enhance its appeal.

The all-new fully electric CLA is equipped with the Mercedes-Benz virtual assistant, which utilizes the "Doubao" AI large model that can continuously learn and evolve. The overall interaction efficiency has increased by 50%, with a wake-up speed of just 0.2 seconds and an execution speed of only 0.8 seconds, achieving a 1.5 times speed-up. It can even recognize the different emotions of the speaker and provide corresponding feedback. Mercedes-Benz is also the first automotive brand in the industry to integrate 3D map navigation information with driving assistance views, creating an immersive navigation experience that displays navigation prompts and driving assistance environment information side by side, allowing drivers to have a clear view of their surroundings, making the use of assisted driving safer. Additionally, the all-new fully electric CLA is equipped with urban and highway pilot assistance, developed by a Chinese team, utilizing the industry-leading driving assistance chip NVIDIA Orin X, creating a safe and reliable intelligent driving assistance capability.