Mercedes-Benz Expands Over-The-Air Updates

Mercedes-Benz is one car manufacturer that always pushes the boundaries ofnew vehicle tech. Its rapid expansion into the world ofelectric vehiclesis seriously impressive, and with its latest offering, theEQA, which is basically an electrified Mercedes-Benz GLA, the company is clearly moving in a new and exciting direction. Not only is the launch of cleaner and more efficient cars important to the brand, but so are the services that run in the background to keep its cars on the road. Mercedes-Benz is now expanding its capability to keep in-vehicle programs up to date via over the air updates. The company describes it as "updates that turn into upgrades".

Back in 2016, you would require a DVD or a workshop visit to update the navigation maps on yourMercedes-Benz E-Class. Now everything is done via over-the-air (OTA) updates every three months. These days owners are notified by a message shown in the central display and simply agree to the update to proceed to the installation. Mercedes-Benz uses mobile radio technology and the communication module installed in the vehicle for secure updates.

The Mercedes me Store offers even more options, including smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The MBUX infotainment system found in all modern Benz models uses a hybrid system of stored data and online updates to offer a seamless user experience.