Anyone who spends some time on backroads with moderate traffic will really appreciate the new adaptive high beam assist from Mercedes-Benz. The system automatically adjusts head light output to ...

WASHINGTON -- An idea whose time came briefly in the 1940s and the 1960s is back. It is adaptive lighting - headlights that turn with a vehicle's steering so that a driver literally can see around ...

Plenty of automakers are innovative, but few have a track record similar to that of Mercedes. The German automaker has long led the way in terms of safety, comfort, and production. Now, it’s ...

When you think about cutting-edge automotive technology, headlights probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. After all, most drivers think about them when they turn them on when it gets ...

Imagine if you could drive at night with your high beams on all the time, bathing the road ahead in bright light but without ever blinding other drivers. In Europe and Asia, many cars offer adaptive ...

The first headlights to adorn automobiles weren’t all that much better than squinting real hard and hoping any cows in the road had the good sense to move out of your way. The dim light cast by early ...

Mercedes-Benz provided flights from Washington to San Francisco and accommodation so Ars could drive the CLA, as well as receive a demonstration of Drive Assist Pro. Ars does not accept paid editorial ...

Automotive headlight designs have evolved considerably over the years, shifting from a utilitarian component of a vehicle to being a major part of its overall design and operation. In spite of that ...