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Mercedes Launches Test Track in Germany
Mercedes-Benz has launched a new headlight testing facility, which it claims is the most advanced light testing center in Europe. Mercedes-Benz opened the Global Proving Ground in Immendingen, near Stuttgart, Germany, to test headlight systems under constant, reproducible conditions, regardless … Continue reading
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Why Do Mercedes Windshields Have a Signature on Them?
It might seem unusual, but Mercedes-Benz owners frequently find fancy signatures etched onto their windshields. Naturally, this perplexes many owners—whose signature is it, and why is it there? Read more here.
Mercedes-Benz Fights Sunroof Lawsuit
Mercedes-Benz disputes a class-action designation in the ongoing lawsuit over allegedly spontaneously shattering sunroofs. In a document submitted to the Georgia Northern U.S. District Court on Feb. 26, 2025, the German company denied all claims against it and argued the … Continue reading
No Windshield? New Performance Car Ditches Glass
To mimic the experience of a Formula 1 racecar, Mercedes-Benz has decided to omit the windshield on the first sports car in its exclusive Mythos series. The company debuted the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed at the December 8 Formula-1 Grand Prix in … Continue reading
Sunroof? Yeah, There’s a Recall for That
Mercedes-Benz USA has issued a voluntary recall affecting 23 models and more than 30,000 individual cars due to potentially detaching sunroofs. According to documents submitted to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), this is the latest step in an … Continue reading
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Sunroof Case against Mercedes-Benz Moves Forward
A judge in the U.S District Court for the Northern District of Georgia gave a green light to a lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz alleging that panoramic sunroofs in some models are prone to randomly shatter under normal conditions. The lawsuit began … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Headlines, glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged Class Action Fairness Act, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Mercedes-Benz, MMWA, National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, sunroof shatters, U.S District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, U.S. District Judge Thomas Thrash Jr. 3 Comments
Hidden Button on Car Hood Reveals Safety Feature
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 53 AMG has a hidden button on the driver’s side of the hood. On the car’s “4-Matic” logo, drivers can push a button that opens a small tunnel that allows access to the vehicle refill center the … Continue reading
Sunroof Lawsuit Against Mercedes-Benz Dismissed
An Illinois judge has dismissed with prejudice a class action lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz for the unexpected shattering of sunroofs. On June 14, 2020, Bruce Pickens filed suit against Mercedes-Benz, Daimler AG, Saint-Gobain Sekurit and Napleton Autowerks of Indiana Inc. on … Continue reading
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Safety Recall Issued for Several Mercedes-Benz 2020 and 2021 Models
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a safety recall for glass in some Mercedes-Benz models. The features in these models may create a safety risk for your customers and their passengers if they are not corrected. Safety recalls … Continue reading
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LG to Supply ADAS Cameras for Mercedes Benz C-Class Vehicles
German carmaker Mercedes Benz has adopted LG Electronics’ front-facing cameras that will be connected to driving assistance systems. The cameras will help cars collect on-road information for various kinds of assistant features, such as automatic emergency braking. Click here to … Continue reading
Mercedes’ New Thought-Driving Car was Inspired by ‘Avatar’ and it Shows
Mercedes presented in Munich a series of impressive innovations, including five fully electric vehicles, and the AVTR a car that drives with thoughts. Click here to read more.
NSG Group Announces ADAS Partnership with Mercedes-Benz AG
The NSG Group announced that their augmented reality (AR), head-up display (HUD) technology will be showcased with the new Mercedes Benz S-Class model. The automotive glass technology features the first HUD display powered by AR, according to the company. The … Continue reading
Response Filed in Sunroof Class Action Suit
Another amended complaint has been filed by Bruce Pickens against Mercedes-Benz USA (Mercedes-Benz) for spontaneous sunroof breakage. Originally the class action lawsuit included Saint-Gobain Sekurit (Saint Gobain), and Napleton Autowerks of Indiana, Inc. (Napleton Autowerks) as defendants. The amended complaint … Continue reading
Bonding Issues Center of Several Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued three recalls – two from Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (Mercedes-Benz) and one from Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino). Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz recently issued a safety recall for the following vehicle models that … Continue reading
Study Says Need for Re-Calibration is Overlooked
adasThink, a Toronto-based software company has released a study showing that Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) re-calibrations are routinely missed. Its study focused on Canadian collision repair shops and included the following OEM vehicle models: Acura, Audi, Buick, Dodge, Ford, GMC, … Continue reading
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Mercedes-Benz Requests Class Action Complaint to be Removed or Dismissed
A recent motion in the class action lawsuit between Bruce Pickens and defendants Mercedes-Benz, Daimler AG, Saint-Gobain Sekurit (Saint Gobain), and Napleton Autowerks of Indiana, Inc. (Napleton Autowerks) seeks to put this case to rest. Defendants Napleton Autowerks recently filed … Continue reading
NHTSA Issues New Mercedes-Benz Windshield Recall
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a windshield recall for select Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) models. According to the administration, the windshield may become separated from the vehicle frame. Owners of the 2020 MBUSA GLE 450 are … Continue reading
Class Action Complaint Filed Against Mercedes-Benz for Alleged Spontaneous Sunroof Breakage
Bruce Pickens has become the lead plaintiff in a class action complaint, filed in Illinois, against Mercedes-Benz, Daimler AG, Saint-Gobain Sekurit (Saint Gobain), and Napleton Autowerks of Indiana, Inc. (Napleton Autowerks). In the class action complaint, Pickens alleges the German … Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Glass Panel Recall Might Land in Your Shop
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a new visibility recall of 79 Mercedes-Benz products affecting 744,852 vehicle owners. Vehicle models from the vehicle manufacturer’s C-, CLK-, CLS- and E-Class lines sold between 2001 and 2011 will be recalled … Continue reading
How Two Recalls Might Affect You
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently published two recalls that may affect your business. The two vehicle makes included in the recall are Champion Bus Inc. and Mercedes Benz, vehicle owners who are affected by these recalls have … Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Releases Windshield Replacement Statement
According to a company press release, Mercedes-Benz USA said it “strongly recommends” using only Mercedes-Benz parts for windshield glass replacements. In the same release, the company mentioned the windshield glass manufactured for its vehicles has particular specifications. Other glass manufacturers … Continue reading
Loss of Visibility Soon May Be the Root for Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recalls that affect driver visibility. The two vehicle makes included in the recall are Mercedes Benz and Honda–thousands of vehicle owners are affected by these recalls. More than three hundred 2018 … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged 2018 Honda Accord, 2019 Honda Insight, C300, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, Honda, loss of visibility, Mercedes-Benz, NHTSA, Recall 2 Comments
Happy New Year: A Look at the Top Stories of 2017
Before we head into the New Year, let’s have a look at the stories that generated the most traffic on glassBYTEs.com™ throughout 2017. Customer Allegedly Finds Safelite Technician in Compromising Situation This year’s most read story involved a Florida resident … Continue reading
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Research Frontiers Reports Growth in its Automotive Glass Sector
Research Frontiers, developers of SPD-SmartGlass, an electronically tintable glass, recently released its financial statement for the first six months of 2017, which reveals strong use in the automotive segment. The company’s revenue, which historically was attributed to the glass’s use … Continue reading
2018 S-Class Will Bring Mercedes Closer to Fully Autonomous Capabilities
2018 S-Class Will Bring Mercedes Closer to Fully Autonomous Capabilities
Mercedes-Benz Issues Recall Due to Defect Involving Airbag Deployment
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued two separate recall reports affecting airbag deployment of certain 2017 E300, E300 4Matic, 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and other Mercedes-Benz models. According to the recall issued March 14, Mercedes-Benz reported … Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Issues Recall over Windshield Issue
Mercedes-Benz USA has issued a recall for several models because of a defect that could cause the windshield to separate from the vehicle. Recalled models include 2016 GLE350 4Matic and GLS 450 4Matic, 2017 GLE 400 4Matic, GLE 350 4Matic, … Continue reading
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Daimler Vans and Volvo Recall Vehicles Over Glazing Issues
Daimler Vans is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles saying the windows could separate during a crash. Volvo is also issuing a recall for certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles due to a potential sunroof issue. Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged 2500, 3500, AGRR, automotive glass, Daimler Vans, Freightliner, glassBYTEs.com, Glazing, Mercedes-Benz, NHTSA, Recall, Sprinter, Volvo, XC90 1 Comment
10 OEMs to Offer Automatic Emergency Braking on New Models
Ten automakers have committed to making automatic emergency braking (AEB) a standard feature on all new vehicles built, according to a joint statement from the U.S. Department of Transportation, its National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Many of the cameras integral to AEB require calibration once a windshield has been replaced. Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged AGRR, Audi, automatic emergency braking, BMW, Ford, General Motors, glassBYTEs.com, IIHS, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, NHTSA, Tesla, Toyota, Volkwagen, Volvo 1 Comment
CES: Driverless Cars Are Coming; Ready or Not?
Automotive technology appears to be evolving at warp speed and the impact these advances will have on glass will be big. The vital relationship between technology and glass has never been more apparent than at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week where automakers and companies are launching driverless cars, a stream of gadgets to control your vehicle, haptic feedback dashboards and more. Here’s a look at some of the top news. Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged AGRR, Audi, CES, Consumer Electronics Show, Driverless Car, glassBYTEs.com, Mercedes-Benz, Self-piloting car, Volkwagen 3 Comments