Mercedes-Benz and Google Deepen Strategic Partnership

Shining Star · Jan 11, 2012

Perhaps Mercedes will finally get Google technology in their maps?

Las Vegas, NV, USA – Today at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Daimler and Google announced a deepening of their strategic partnership to provide Daimler with access to the suite of application programming interfaces (APIs) known as Google Maps API for Business for the use of cloud-based, map-related applications in Daimler vehicles and early access to other new APIs as they are developed. These applications significantly accelerate time-to-market in Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. The existing services, which include the Google Maps and Places APIs, will create an enhanced motoring experience for Mercedes-Benz drivers across the world.
The collaboration will enable Daimler to use Google Maps for their in-car map displays, and significantly improve their ability to quickly and seamlessly integrate useful Google services into Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles. By making innovative Google products available directly within its cars, Mercedes-Benz is able to accelerate the adoption of cutting edge technologies.
Daimler has a strong history of bringing innovative solutions to market. After demonstrating their technological leadership with AMG Performance Media, an in-car telemetry system powered by AndroidTM in autumn 2011 at the launch of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, Daimler was named “International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree”.
Ongoing successful long-term cooperation
Google and Daimler have been working in close partnership for many years. In 2007 Daimler was the first automotive manufacturer in the United States to launch the Google “Send-to-Car” functionality in a vehicle. This gave Mercedes-Benz customers the opportunity to easily send destinations from Google Maps to their in-vehicle navigation systems. As of 2011, Mercedes-Benz offers COMAND Online, a telematics system with cloud-based Mercedes-Benz apps that brings Google Street View, Panoramio and local search technologies to most Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. Mercedes-Benz customers also have the opportunity to send individualized routes from Google Maps to their vehicles, as Daimler is first-to-market with the implementation of this Google service. In the second quarter of 2012 all these services will also be available with mbrace2 to Mercedes-Benz customers in the USA.

Wolfgang · May 8, 2012

mbrace 2 debuts on the new SL

Centurion · May 9, 2012

Google knows too much about us and this is one step too far. With self driving cars which will use data from Android accounts, our Gmail account and search history it won't be long before we get chased down the highway in iRobot fashion.

K-A · May 9, 2012

Google gets sued by the day for privacy violations, some recently getting in the billions. There are so many I've lost track and have no idea which are legit and not. With the way they are going, if authorities continue to get on their case, and even more dangerously to them, start deciding to find ways that their privacy tapping is getting out of hand (seems easy enough to do right now at least), not to mention wanting to tap into their bank accounts.... it can get real ugly for them.

Wolfgang · Sep 20, 2012

Benzblogger writes:

Advanced COMAND Functions for your Mercedes-Benz!

When I demonstrate the features of a new Mercedes-Benz to clients I try to stick to the basics…there is a lot to learn and it can be overwhelming! However, there are so many things that the cars can do! Mercedes-Benz posted a few “advanced” features to their Facebook Page today. If you have been driving your Mercedes-Benz for a while and are ready to learn more then this is for you! Visit the Mercedes-Benz USA Facebook page to see more!

http://www.benzblogger.com/2012/09/advanced-comand-functions-for-your-mercedes-benz.html