Mercedes-Benz Looking to Apply Magic Sky Control to Rest of Car

Mercedes-Benz Looking to Apply Magic Sky Control to Rest of Car  阅读原文»

Many were wowed by the ‘Magic Sky Control’ self-tinting sunroof feature of the ever-innovative SL-Class, and now Mercedes-Benz wants to apply this same technology to the other window panels in its vehicles so that drivers and passengers can shade over their windows any time they need or want to.

The basic principle behind Magic Sky Control is electricity frosting over the sunroof when a switch is hit, electronically making the transparent glass turn opaque. Many sources have already said that some officials from the automaker have confirmed working on applying this to side windows.

There are many interesting applications that could be derived from the main automatic tinting function. For example, many are speculating that this technology can be used by the car to automatically detect the amount of sunlight so that it can automatically adjust to keep the interior cool. Tinting on demand can also be very useful for celebrities who want to stay away from prying eyes―at least while they’re inside their cars.

Of course, there are still a lot of things that need to be worked on, and there is that thing about different countries having different rules and regulations when it comes to window tint.

New SL Gets Miniature Treatment  阅读原文»

Hot on the heels of the launch of the new Mercedes-Benz SL comes the release of the vehicle in miniature form, ready to be part of the much-coveted Mercedes-Benz Collection. Collectors and fans of the series can get detailed models in a variety of scales: 1:87, 1:43, and 1:18.

If you’re after detail, it doesn’t get any better than these miniatures, which are made by Herpa (1:87 models) and Norev (1:43, 1:18 models). Each hand-assembled miniature has been reproduced using the same CAD data used for the life-size vehicles, so you can rest assured that the paintwork, proportions, details, curves, and even the interior will be very close to the real thing. The roof of the roadster has a separate enclosure and the models have up to 104 parts.

Every miniature is in designer packaging. The 1:18 models come with their own screwdriver since they are fastened onto the packaging using screws. A glove is also included with the miniatures to minimize fingerprints and help keep each one in pristine condition.

Interested in starting your collection or adding to all those miniature Mercedes-Benz cars you already have on display? You can avail of the new model at the various sales outlets and dealerships of Mercedes-Benz, from the Mercedes-Benz Museum, and the manufacturer’s online shop.

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