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Here at Mensen, we believe that the only way to make progress is by understanding what’s going on around us, not just hearing it. In our Perspectives area, we will be exploring trends and news with deep insights as well as our own ideas and thinking about the future. We won’t simply be reposting press releases, but instead giving our informed opinion on the news that’s shaping the future of the automobile, as well as the wider world around us.

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AV, General

How slowing down a whole country could accelerate AV development

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The Netherlands’ decision to lower speed limits could help make it an AV testing haven

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HMI, Experience, General

A new vision for MBUX

HMI, Experience, General

We’ve taken on the task of showing what MBUX could have been. With our redesign, we’ve imagined how Mercedes might have maximized impact and experience without compromising style or alienating existing customers.

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Experience, HMI

5 design changes Mercedes could use to make MBUX better than the competition.

Experience, HMI

While the MBUX interactions are improved, the visual design is old-fashioned and outdated, diminishing the improvements and ultimately making the system as a whole feel a step behind the competition.

Experience, HMI

How a curious substitution in Mercedes’ MBUX has made the whole system better

Experience, HMI

Mercedes’ MBUX system has gotten rid of its classic rotary controller in favor of a touchpad. Surprisingly, it makes the system much better than it was.

Experience, HMI

AV, EV, Experience

A concept car isn’t enough anymore, brands need to start showing their work

AV, EV, Experience

The new generation of concept cars is based on more than just a product, but automakers need to do more to show that on their show stand.

AV, EV, Experience

The talk of CES

At CES 2018, talk of utopian connected future cities was everywhere, while real-world problems plagued the show and solutions were nowhere to be found.

EV, Experience, AV

Are we ready for an AV Dakar?

EV, Experience, AV

The 2018 Dakar starts tomorrow, but could GM’s SURUS AV truck platform be the perfect beginning for a new AV race across Africa?

EV, Experience, AV

AV, General

Who asked for Autonomous cars? We all did.

AV, General

Who asked for Autonomous cars? While journalists and enthusiasts continue to rail against the rising tide of technology in cars, they’d be better off embracing it and being part of the conversation instead.

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A different view.

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Here at Mensen, we believe that the only way to make progress is by understanding what’s going on around us. In our perspectives, we will be exploring trends and news with deep insights as well as our own ideas and thinking.

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