Mercedes-Benz said that it has cooperated with Google in the field of navigation and will provide, in every car equipped with automatic driving sensors, “supercomputer-like performance,” as the company seeks to compete with Tesla (Tesla). Tesla) and new Chinese arrivals.
Automakers new and old are racing to match Tesla's software-powered features that allow upgrades to the car's performance, battery range and self-driving capabilities.
Mercedes explained that the cooperation with Google will allow it to provide traffic information and automatic rerouting in its cars.
Drivers will be able to watch YouTube on the car's infotainment system when the car is stationary or in Level 3 self-driving mode, which allows drivers to take their eyes off the steering wheel on certain roads as long as they can return control of the steering if necessary.
Other automakers like General Motors, Renault, Nissan, and Ford have built a full suite of Google services into their cars, providing features like Google Maps, Google Assistant, and other apps.
And Mercedes indicated that all of its new vehicles will also contain the so-called super screens that extend across the cockpit of the car.