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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS FEBRUARY 2019 SALES RESULTS Volkswagen of America February 2019 Sales Feb. 19 Feb. 18 Yr/Yr% change Feb. 19 YTD Feb. 18 YTD Yr/Yr% change Golf 292 505 -42% 522 1,000 -48% GTI 1,189 1,618 -27% 2,184 3,305 -34% Golf R 19 - N/A 55 3 1733% e-Golf 118 198 -40% 282 376 -25% Golf SportWagen 452 1,280 -65% 801 2,458 -67% Total Golf Family 2,070 3,601 -43% 3,844 7,142 -46% Jetta Sedan 7,109 4,576 55% 13,984 9,098 54% Jetta SportWagen (now Golf SportWagen) N/A 16 N/A N/A 25 N/A Total Jetta 7,109 4,592 55% 13,984 9,123 54% Beetle Coupe 872 614 42% 1,380 1,361 1.4% Beetle Convertible 585 393 49% 1,048 758 38% Total Beetle 1,457 1,007 45% 2,428 2,119 15% Passat 2,097 3,036 -31% 4,996 5,470 -8.7% CC 4 46 -91% 13 95 -86% Tiguan Limited 66 1,855 -96% 122 3,889 -97% Tiguan 8,079 7,486 7.9% 14,728 13,822 6.6% Total Tiguan 8,145 9,341 -13% 14,850 17,711 -16% Touareg 29 271 -89% 67 675 -91% Atlas 4,795 4,766 0.6% 8,598 9,069 -5.2% Total Car 12,737 12,282 3.7% 25,265 23,949 5.5% Total SUV 12,969 14,378 -10% 23,515 27,455 -14% TOTAL 25,706 26,660 -3.6% 48,780 51,404 -5.1%

Nissan Group reports February 2019 U.S. sales February 2019 February 2018 % chg Nissan Group Total sales (units) 114,342 129,930 -12.0 Nissan Division sales 103,735 117,110 -11.4 INFINITI sales* 10,607 12,820 -17.3 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales for February 2019 of 114,342 units, a decrease of 12 percent compared to the prior year. Nissan highlights: NV commercial van sales were 1,439 units, up 26 percent to achieve a February record. Armada SUV sales rose 25 percent to 3,190 units. Versa sales rose 3 percent in February to 7,410 units. *INFINITI sales total included for reference. For more information on INFINITI’s February sales performance, please visit INFINITINews.com. NOTE: To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. February 2019 and February 2018 each had 24 selling days. NISSAN DIVISION FEB FEB Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2019 2018 % chg 2019 2018 % chg Nissan Division Total 103,735 117,110 -11.4 194,174 230,013 -15.6 Versa 7,410 7,196 3.0 14,059 14,444 -2.7 Sentra 17,072 17,148 -0.4 31,160 34,879 -10.7 Altima 16,216 19,703 -17.7 28,405 39,888 -28.8 Maxima 3,504 4,387 -20.1 6,961 8,720 -20.2 LEAF 654 895 -26.9 1,371 1,045 31.2 Juke 2 124 -98.4 5 314 -98.4 370Z 211 312 -32.4 384 536 -28.4 GT-R 25 35 -28.6 44 69 -36.2 Total Car 45,094 49,800 -9.4 82,389 99,895 -17.5 Kicks 3,563 0 n/a 7,375 0 n/a Frontier 6,291 7,992 -21.3 12,353 13,893 -11.1 Titan 2,722 3,761 -27.6 5,753 7,812 -26.4 Pathfinder 4,860 6,140 -20.8 10,128 11,426 -11.4 Armada 3,190 2,548 25.2 5,392 4,794 12.5 Rogue 31,899 38,119 -16.3 58,012 74,303 -21.9 Murano 3,412 6,179 -44.8 7,492 12,971 -42.2 Quest 0 1 -100.0 0 2 -100.0 NV 1,439 1,139 26.3 2,702 2,162 25.0 NV200 1,265 1,431 -11.6 2,578 2,755 -6.4 Total Truck 58,641 67,310 -12.9 111,785 130,118 -14.1 INFINITI FEB FEB Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2019 2018 % chg 2019 2018 % chg Infiniti Total 10,607 12,820 -17.3 20,909 23,455 -10.9 Infiniti Q50 2,230 3,904 -42.9 4,479 6,616 -32.3 Infiniti Q60 327 855 -61.8 733 1,467 -50.0 Infiniti Q70 269 450 -40.2 504 836 -39.7 Infiniti QX30 574 775 -25.9 1,029 1,588 -35.2 Infiniti QX50 1,122 1,120 0.2 1,944 2,171 -10.5 Infiniti QX60 4,117 3,880 6.1 8,305 6,909 20.2 Infiniti QX70 0 147 -100.0 4 349 -98.9 Infiniti QX80 1,968 1,689 16.5 3,911 3,519 11.1 Total Car 2,826 5,209 -45.7 5,716 8,919 -35.9 Total Truck 7,781 7,611 2.2 15,193 14,536 4.5 NISSAN GROUP FEB FEB Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2019 2018 % chg 2019 2018 % chg TOTAL VEHICLE 114,342 129,930 -12.0 215,083 253,468 -15.1 Total Car 47,920 55,009 -12.9 88,105 108,814 -19.0 Total Truck 66,422 74,921 -11.3 126,978 144,654 -12.2 Selling days 24 24 49 49

Acura Sales Climb 11% as American Honda Posts Strong February Results Mar 1, 2019 Acura brand trucks set new February mark as RDX also gets record and MDX rises in double digits Honda HR-V sets February sales record, its best month since a June 2018 flood strapped supplies Honda Accord sales rise 2.5% in tight sedan market Honda CR-V gains 1.7%, surpassing 26,000 sales American Honda Total 115,139 -0.4% Cars 51,262 -6% Trucks 63,877 +4.6% Total 102,926 -1.6% Cars 47,847 -5.5% Trucks 55,079 +2.1% Total 12,213 +11.3% Cars 3,415 -11.7% Trucks 8,798 +23.9% "We're off to a good start in 2019 with notable gains for both cars and light trucks, bolstered by the arrival of our all-new Passport SUV," said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division. "Our terrific product lineup is helping grow sales in all key segments of our business and we are achieving this success by maintaining a disciplined approach to supply and incentive spending." BRAND REPORT Sales Highlights Honda maintained a strong sales pace in February, with core models Accord and CR-V posting gains and HR-V setting a record, while the brand-new Passport SUV had its first full month of sales. Despite on-going sedan market headwinds, Accord gained 2.5% on sales of 20,254 units, continuing its retail sales leadership in the midsize segment. HR-V sales rose 4.4% in February on sales of 7,093 units, a new February record and its best month since the full impact of a flood that stopped production for four months last year. CR-V gained 1.7% in February, cresting 26,000 units for the month, while Pilot posted a strong month with sales of nearly 11,000 units. Sales of electrified models (over 4,500 units) remained strong with Insight topping 1,500 units to lead industry sales for dedicated hybrid models. Model Notes Honda began 2019 as the retail #1 passenger car brand in America, with Accord the retail best-selling midsize sedan for the 4th straight month and Civic entering its 4th year as America's retail best-selling car. CR-V continues as the retail #1 CUV in America, while approaching nearly a 20% share in segment. BRAND REPORT Sales Highlights Acura continued to gain traction as sales climbed more than 11% for the month. Acura trucks, up 24%, set a new February record. Sedans remained strong as ILX and TLX continue to outperform their segments in retail sales. RDX sales jumped 31.8% in February on sales of 4,965 units, a February record and the 9th consecutive month of record sales. MDX had a robust month, gaining 14.9% on sales of 3,833 units. ILX sales were up 15.8%, despite inventory issues related to the ramp-up of the refreshed 2019 model. Model Notes Coming off its best year ever, the new RDX has continued as the #1 retail-seller in segment, the #2 retail-selling luxury SUV and the #3 model in all of luxury. Acura began 2019 with retail sales up 10% while key competitors experienced declines.

MAZDA REPORTS FEBRUARY SALES RESULTS March 1, 2019 IRVINE, Calif. (March 1, 2019) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total February sales of 23,854 vehicles, a decrease of 7.3 percent compared to February 2018. Year-to-date sales through February saw a decrease of 13.4 percent, with 43,897 vehicles sold. With 24 selling days in February, compared to 24 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 7.3 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. KEY SALES NOTES: Sales of the CX-5 totaled 13,377 in February, an increase of 1.2 percent compared to February 2018. Sales of the CX-9 totaled 2,422 in February, an increase of 5.9 percent compared to February 2018. CPO sales totaled 4,410 vehicles in February, an increase of 20.2 percent compared to February 2018.Year-to-date CPO sales through February increased 14.8 percent, with 8,302 vehicles sold. Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported February sales of 5,036 vehicles, an increase of 16 percent compared to February last year. Year-to-date sales through February increased 12 percent, with more than 10,158 vehicles sold.

Can everyone hear me again now? Sorry about the downtime, we had an important file go corrupt.

you know how hard that was to type that out!?

some is better than none... depends on how they price them

Tesla announced that beginning today, the standard version of the Model 3 with a base price of $35,000 is available for order. The base Model 3 has a top speed of 130 mph and a 0-60 time for 5.6 seconds. Additionally, Tesla will be introducing a Model 3 Standard Range Plus with 240 miles of range, top speed of 140mph, 0-60 of 5.3 seconds, and some interior upgrades for $37,000 before incentives. Tesla claims that these upgrades give customers 9% more range for 6% more money. Existing Model 3 drivers will be receiving firmware updates that will increase the range of the Long Range rear-wheel drive Model 3 to 325 miles and the Model 3 Performance top speed to 162 mph. The firmware update for all Model 3 cars will give an approximate 5% power increase. In the same announcement, Tesla revealed that they will be closing most of their retail locations with the exception of a few high traffic outlets and moving to an online-only sales model. Customers buying a Model 3 will now be able to try the car for 7 days or 1,000 miles and return it for free. Tesla claims that this will ease customer concerns about being able to test drive the vehicle before purchase. By moving to an online-only system, Telsa claims that it will be able to reduce prices 6% on average. Tesla is moving to a Same-Day and in some locations Same-Hour service system where Tesla comes to the driver rather than the traditional method of vehicle service. Tesla is also guaranteeing everywhere in every country they sell in. View full article

And there's the rub. As nice as that one is, for the same amount of money, I would go for a V8 Jeep Cherokee instead. I don't need a 3rd row. If I get a Durango instead of the GC some day, the rear seats will be semi-permanently lowered.

I'm definitely more in favor of the GLE.... the GLC grille looks old at this point even with the refresh.

Now see.. it's totally a dad car, but I could drive that.

That's sharp! Make mine in black though.

Wut? Edit: Oh... hahah. The website emailed me your initial reply.

12 years old: 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado.. and because I'm 12, I'd want it in red. Its the first good year of the last Toronados, though we wouldn't find that fact out for another 2 years. 22 - 2000 Cadillac Seville STS - The best Cadillac of the day 32 - 2010 - The only answer is Cadillac CTS-V Wagon. I did have a previous generation CTS sedan at this time. 42 - 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Probably a Summit). This is the one that is the most likely to end up a reality. 52 - 2030 Probably a big luxury sedan... whatever Cadillac, Genesis, or Mercedes is selling at the time. If they're still selling sedans.

No it wasn't. It was based on the midsize Dakota platform.

Yeah, I can't even see the refreshed part except for the seat material

But it's not a V8. It's still a very good power plant though. I agree the list doesn't make sense... the Armada and QX80 are both pretty terrible and dated designs. The Durango R/T is on the list, but not the regular Grand Cherokee with the V8. As good as the Durango R/T, the GC Summit with a V8 is still better, so it should be included.

They have CNBC on the tvs at work and it looks like Musk is going to try and fight the SEC on this one. He may have a point if the information he tweeted was already in the January annual report. There is supposed to be Tesla news at 5pm today.

The Durango has never been a full size SUV.... what are you talking about?

Heh, I wondered why you posted the same thing about two different cars.

Yes a few dealers have them. The shows outside of the big 4 in the US only really pull from dealer stock. It is unusual for them to get stuff like a concept or prototype.

Ahead of the Geneva Auto Show next week, Mercedes-Benz has released details of the refreshed 2020 GLC crossover. There are three primary upgrades to the 2020 GLC, a new engine, a new infotainment interface, and new safety systems. Visually, the 2020 GLC carries over with just mild embellishments to the grille and trim. Two new shades of grey, Graphite Grey and Selenite Grey Magno, and new wheel designs are available. The headlights are smaller and offer an available active curve illumination and adaptive highbeam assist. The interior carries over as well with the addition of two new wood trims. The 2020 GLC comes with a new 2.0 turbocharged 4-cylinder producing 255 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. This new engine has a reduction in CO2 emissions and lower fuel consumption. Torque remains the same as the outgoing engine while horsepower increases by 14. Power is routed through a 9-speed automatic transmission to either the rear or all wheels. MBUX is Mercedes' new infotainment system interface and for 2020 it comes to the GLC. The system allows for touch, voice, or gesture control. Information is shown on two displays, an infotainment display on the center stack measuring 10.25 inches and an optional 12.3 inch gauge cluster. A camera located in the cabin can monitor hand movements of the driver. The driver can gesture to turn on or off the cabin lights or activate a specific function of the infotainment system. Voice control is revised to feel more natural and can be activated with the command "Hey Mercedes". Mercedes added a number of new or updated safety systems to the 2020 GLC. Available safety packages include: Active Distance Assist Distronic includes braking for stationary vehicles and expanded automatic restart in a traffic jam that also works with the Active Parking Assist and the navigation system. Active Steering Assist includes Active Emergency Stop Assist with automatic unlocking and automatic emergency calling after a vehicle comes to a stop if the driver is unresponsive while Active Steering Assist is active. Active Lane Change Assist works with the navigation system. Active Speed Limit Assist will respond to a change in speed limit when observed by traffic sign assist. Route-Based Speed Adaptation will adjust speed ahead of bends, traffic circles, toll plazas, making a turn, exiting a highway, or if the navigation system reports a traffic jam ahead. Other functions in this package include Evasive Steering Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic, and Pre-Safe Plus. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC makes its debut at the Geneva Auto Show next week and will go on sale in the U.S. in last 2019. Related: Mercedes-Benz introduces the new AMG GLE 53 Mercedes-Benz Press Release on Page 2 The redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLC An unmistakably diverse model of success Freedom in its most beautiful form – that is what the GLC has stood for since its launch in the fall of 2015. Like its predecessors, the SUV employs outstanding driving characteristics with spaciousness, practicality and comfort. In addition, the latest generation adds further advanced pioneering technologies, a distinctive design, connectivity and state-of-the- art infotainment. Overall, the GLC better demonstrates how brand safety and intelligent adaptability can effortlessly and elegantly be combined to achieve great success. The redesigned GLC SUV will celebrate its World Premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March and will go on sale in the U.S. by late 2019. With its distinctive appearance, new operating system, innovative driver assistance systems and a new, enhanced engine, the GLC offers the best from the world of Mercedes-Benz. The exterior design captivates with its wide and sporty visual appearance. Muscularly sculpted surfaces and distinctive details such as the chrome elements, which now run from the front to the rear end, the redesigned headlamps and the heavily contoured radiator grille ensure a strong off-road character. The interior combines luxury and user-friendliness in an uncompromising way with a larger display. In addition, the latest generation of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) multimedia system impresses with intuitive and versatile operating options such as touch and the optimized Voice Control system. The driver assistance systems were considerably expanded and complemented, and the GLC will also be equipped with a new 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with more output and greater efficiency. The most important advancements of the GLC MBUX: The combination of the standard touchscreen multimedia display, optional Augmented Video for Navigation, standard intelligent Voice Control available via the "Hey Mercedes” prompt, connectivity and the user interface brings the GLC in line with the latest technological innovations from Mercedes-Benz. Drive system: The GLC will be equipped with the next generation four- cylinder gasoline engine with increased output and significantly lower fuel consumption. Advanced assistance systems: : Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC® and Active Steering Assist provide even more comfort and support to help the driver to keep a safe distance and stay inside the lane. The speed is adjusted automatically ahead of bends or junctions. The risk of potential collisions can be reduced with the help of Active Brake Assist by braking if the driver fails to see oncoming traffic. Exterior design: distinctive appearance Modernity, strength, versatility — this is what the design of the GLC embodies. The design idiom of the GLC follows the philosophy of Sensual Purity and illustrates the carefully considered interplay of aesthetics, agility and intelligence. The appearance is sportier overall with chrome elements that now run from the front to the rear end. The front-end gives an emotional impression, presence and dominance at first glance. The design is particularly memorable due to the standard LED headlamps with the torch-design Daytime Running Lamps, as well as the heavily contoured radiator grille with dynamically shaped double louvres and diamond lattice. The available paint colors now include Graphite Grey as well as Selenite Grey Magno for the first time for the GLC 300. Additionally, there are all-new wheel offerings, ranging from 18 to 20-inch designs. The AMG Line impressively emphasizes the dynamic appearance of the GLC with the chrome diamond-block grille and front bumper with an aggressive design, as well as angular exhaust tips. In addition to sport seats with high side bolsters, this design and equipment line also includes new standard 19-inch AMG Split 5-Spoke wheels as well as a new optional 20” AMG Y 5-Spoke design. The standard LED headlamps are smaller and more raked, with significantly modified contours. The torch shape of the Daytime Running Lamps hones the signature Mercedes-Benz design. The LED Intelligent Light System is optionally available featuring Active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist. The athletic character continues in the rear view with a completely revised bumper and exhaust tips. The redesigned LED taillamps also ensure an unmistakable light signature – with the hallmark blocks of the Mercedes-Benz SUVs in backlit edge-light specification. All in all, the rear-end design underscores the powerful character of the GLC with the bumper, exhaust tips and the chromed skid plate sporting the typical SUV character. Interior design: intelligence meets ergonomics Refined materials, precision workmanship and flowing shapes – that is what characterizes the interior of the GLC. It is characterized by flowing surfaces in connection with clear lines and proportions. The center console features an elegant trim component that exemplifies supreme craftsmanship, which is available in two new wood trims – Natural Grain Grey Oak and Natural Grain Walnut. The multifunction steering wheel is available in two versions and has been completely revised. Its distinctive spoke design conveys an even sportier character. In addition, its operation of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC® and the Touch Control Buttons for controlling the instrument cluster and the multimedia system as well as the acoustic input feedback send a clear signal pointing to the future. The user can operate the multimedia functions using single-finger and multi- touch control on the Touchpad on the center console. It serves as an alternative to Voice Control and offers the possibility to enter letters, numbers or special characters manually. The Touchpad surface not only provides clear haptic feedback, but also acoustic feedback. MBUX: intuitive operation Well thought-out, ergonomic, comfortable – these guidelines governed the advancement of the operating and display concepts used in the GLC. The focus is on the interaction with the vehicle and its functions through gestures and movements, touch or the Voice Control system. This is made possible by the latest multimedia system generation, Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX), which is characterized by intuitive logic and a wide range of operating functionality. Overall, the interplay of the touchscreen display, Augmented Video for Navigation, the intelligent Voice Control and the user interface sets a new benchmark for industry standards. There are a total of five different ways to interact with the multimedia system of the GLC: By touch control on the center multimedia display Using the Touch Control Buttons on the multifunction steering wheel With the multifunction Touchpad on the center console Using the gesture/movement recognition of MBUX Interior Assistant By Voice Control, either with the button on the steering wheel or the "Hey Mercedes” prompt The information the driver needs is shown on two high-resolution displays. The free-standing multimedia display in the center is 10.25 inches, with an optionally available 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The driver can choose from three individual representations to best suit the mood of the interior: “Classic” is an advancement of the familiar Mercedes- Benz design, “Sport” presents a high-contrast and powerful look, “Progressive” visualizes high-tech modernity. Another effortless way of operating the multimedia system is with the MBUX Interior Assistant. A camera in the overhead control panel captures the movements of the hand as it approaches the touchscreen or the touchpad on the center console. The system makes a distinction between the gestures of the driver and the front passenger, which allows the user to interact with the media display by highlighting or enlarging individual elements. The reading light can also be switched on and off by hand movement recognition. To this end, the light in the overhead control panel follows the movement when the driver is looking for something on the front passenger seat, for example. In addition, there is the option of setting a favorite function of the multimedia system by a specific gesture. Another highlight in conjunction with MBUX is the optional Augmented Video for Navigation, which complements the navigation in a useful and very unique way. A camera in front of the rearview mirror captures the surroundings and automatically shows information on the multimedia display that integrates with the video image. This includes traffic signs, information about where to make a turn or house numbers. This makes searching for a given address, for example, very easy. The revised Voice Control system makes operation even more convenient and natural. By voice command, the driver can have the system read out text messages, operate the audio systems or access vehicle functions such as the climate control system. The system requires no memorized commands – the user has the freedom to phrase the desired destination address or to ask a question about the weather report off-the-cuff with natural language. The driver can activate the Voice Control with the "Hey Mercedes” prompt or with the button on the steering wheel. Topping off the new interior details is the redesigned KEYLESS-START function, using the turbine-look start-stop button. The user can select and activate the drive modes via the DYNAMIC SELECT switch on the center console. The multimedia display shows different drive modes in line with the particular equipment. The driver can select from “Comfort,” “ECO,” “Sport,” “Sport +” and “Individual” for customizing the steering, the suspension or the powertrain. A new engine: powerful efficiency The GLC comes to the starting line with a new 2.0-liter inline-4 turbo engine capable of 255 hp and 273 lb-ft. GLC 300 (RWD) GLC 300 4MATIC Cylinders/arrangement 4/in-line 4/in-line Output (hp) 255 255 Peak torque (lb-ft) 273 273 The crucial feature of the M 264 two-liter four-cylinder engine from Mercedes- Benz is the increased output at significantly lower fuel consumption. In the GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC, the M 264 four-cylinder engine replaces the M 274 predecessor engine. The new engine generation is a crucial component for reducing CO2 emissions and is a systematic advancement with regard to lowering consumption. The four-cylinder engine is combined with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and the 9G- TRONIC automatic transmission, which supports both a dynamic and a fuel- saving driving style. DYNAMIC SELECT: more than a setting An SUV that lives up to its name -- as usual, the GLC is convincing on almost any type of ground and in the most adverse weather conditions. The DYNAMIC SELECT system with expanded functions responds to the individual requests of the driver with regard to the handling and the requirements posed by the particular road conditions. The 4MATIC all-wheel drive has also been newly developed from the ground up. The three-stage design of ESP® with a wider spread now offers even more dynamics in the “Sport” and “Sport +” drive modes, once again proving the versatility of the GLC. Driving assistance systems: safe support In Germany, 85% of customers cite "safety" as the top characteristic when it comes to the GLC – and besides the typical SUV traits, this is due to the intelligent driver assistance systems. The scope and level in the new model have been advanced, thus enhancing driver support with regard to safety and comfort. The available Driver Assistance Package in the GLC includes, for example: Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC® with the functions: Braking for stationary vehicles Expanded automatic restarting in a traffic jam in conjunction with Active Parking Assist and navigation Active Steering Assist with the functions: Active Emergency Stop Assist – with automatic unlocking and sending of an SOS call to the MB Emergency Call Center after vehicle comes to a stop in the event that the driver is unresponsive while Active Steering Assist is active Active Lane Change Assist in conjunction with navigation Active Speed Limit Assist with response to change in speed limit in conjunction with Traffic Sign Assist Route-Based Speed Adaptation adjusts ahead of bends, roundabouts and toll plazas, as well as before making a turn or exiting a highway; reduction of vehicle speed also for route event “end of traffic jam,” in conjunction with navigation Evasive Steering Assist Active Lane Keeping Assist Active Blind Spot Assist Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function PRE-SAFE® PLUS When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC with Route-Based Speed Adaptation is activated, the new GLC is able to recognize and respond to traffic jams or slow-moving traffic with the help of information from LiveTraffic before the driver becomes aware of this traffic obstruction. When a traffic jam is detected (and if the driver does not choose a different response), DISTRONIC reduces the speed as a precaution. This is complemented by an improved Active Lane Keeping Assist as well as by additional functions of Active Emergency Stop Assist. Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function reduces the risk of a potential accident when making a turn, for example, if the driver fails to see oncoming vehicles. If there is a danger of a collision with oncoming traffic when making a turn across the road, the GLC can brake at the speeds typical of such maneuvers. Braking intervention takes place if the driver signals the intention to make a turn and the vehicle can brake to a stop before crossing the lane markings. Oncoming vehicles are detected by the long-range radar sensor in the front and the Stereo Multipurpose Camera. Also possible is the simplified overtaking maneuver (Active Lane Change Assist) with activated Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist. When the driver activates the turn indicator at speeds above 50 mph on multi-lane roads, the system can help with changing lanes. The Exit Warning Function of Blind Spot Assist reduces the risk of failing to see an approaching vehicle or cyclist when opening the door. The Exit Warning Function is only active when the vehicle is stopped. When the driver or a passenger opens the door and a vehicle is approaching, the system emits a visual and audible warning. The function is active for up to three minutes after switching off the engine. In conjunction with the ambient light, the lights of the door handle recess and the trim illumination flashes red. Active Parking Assist is also optionally available. After pushing the button for Active Parking Assist and at speeds below 20 mph, the system shows all identified parking spaces in the immediate surroundings on the multimedia display. The driver selects the parking maneuver with the Touchpad, the touchscreen of the multimedia system or the Touch Control Button on the right of the steering wheel – the system then assists with pulling and reversing into and out of parallel and end-on parking spaces. Using the standard Blind Spot Assist feature, the parking system can warn the driver of cross-traffic when reversing out of end-on parking spaces, and also initiate automatic braking if necessary. The feature is called Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Car-to-X Communication supports the driver by providing up-to-date information and warnings of hazardous situations on the road. The radio-based exchange between vehicles as well as between vehicles and the traffic infrastructure informs the driver visually and/or acoustically of potential hazards. Strength: driven by dedication The new generation of the GLC marks the start of a new chapter in a true success story. The model sold significantly better than its predecessor in its first full year on the market. At present, Mercedes-Benz has a very successful presence in the SUV segment with seven models (GLA, GLC, GLC Coupe, GLE, GLE Coupe, GLS and G-Class). There is no doubt about it -- the SUVs play an essential role in the product range of the brand and its success. To date, more than five million SUVs from Mercedes-Benz were delivered to customers. The redesigned GLC SUV will celebrate its World Premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March and will go on sale in the U.S. by late 2019. View full article