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How slowing down a whole country could accelerate AV development
Posted on November 20, 2019November 3, 2020

How slowing down a whole country could accelerate AV development

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

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A new vision for MBUX
Posted on July 13, 2018November 3, 2020

A new vision for MBUX

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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5 design changes Mercedes could use to make MBUX better than the competition.
Posted on July 6, 2018November 3, 2020

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

While the MBUX interactions are improved, the visual design is old-fashioned and outdated, diminishing the improvements and ultimately making the system as a whole feel a step behind the competition.

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How a curious substitution in Mercedes’ MBUX has made the whole system better
Posted on May 18, 2018November 3, 2020

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

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.

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A concept car isn’t enough anymore, brands need to start showing their work
Posted on March 20, 2018November 3, 2020

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

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.

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The talk of CES
Posted on January 21, 2018November 3, 2020

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.

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Are we ready for an AV Dakar?
Posted on January 5, 2018November 3, 2020

Are we ready for an AV Dakar?

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

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Who asked for Autonomous cars? We all did.
Posted on November 9, 2017November 3, 2020

Who asked for Autonomous cars? We all did.

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.
Posted on October 31, 2017November 3, 2020

A different view.

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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  • How slowing down a whole country could accelerate AV development
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  • 5 design changes Mercedes could use to make MBUX better than the competition.
  • How a curious substitution in Mercedes’ MBUX has made the whole system better
  • A concept car isn’t enough anymore, brands need to start showing their work
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