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The Global Light Vehicle selling rate ended a four-month growth streak in September by falling to 85.8 million units/year from a high of 91 million units/year seen in August, according to data just released by the respected LMC Automotive* consultancy. The year‐to‐date (YTD) raw sales figure is down 2.0% from the weak base of 2021.
However, LMC noted that notwithstanding a reduced global selling tempo, China’s market remained “robust with year-to-date growth of 8.0%. North America and Europe, however, both experienced a sharp decline in their selling rates as supply issues continued to affect these markets.” Continue reading
Mobile Music – New Mercedes-Benz Dolby Atmos Symphony
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Mercedes-Benz in Paris today said it has launched a new collaboration with Apple Music and Universal Music Group (UMG) that aims to change how music is created and how it’s played back in the car.
The new collaboration, following a previously announced ZYNC streaming deal, adds the integration of Dolby Atmos immersive audio to the optional Burmester® high-end 4D and 3D sound systems*offered in Mercedes-Benz vehicles with the latest MBUX generation. Dolby Atmos will first be available in the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class as well as the EQE, EQE SUV, EQS and EQS SUV. (See autoinformed.com on: Infotainment: Mercedes-Benz Group and ZYNC) Continue reading →