Mercedes Adds iPod Integration To CLK Models

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 26, 2005 at 1:20 PM CST
A while back we brought you a complaint we had with Mercedes not  
offering iPod integration in all of their models (you can find our  
long-winded rant here).

Our complaint was based on the fact that although Mercedes offers  
iPod integration in many of their vehicles, several models, including  
the S-Class, SL-Class, and CL-Class, do not offer this feature.

Mercedes has taken an extremely small step in the right direction  
today, announcing that they will extend iPod integration to the 2006  
CLK coupes.  To kick off the event, the first 2,300 model year 2006  
CLK350 and CLK500 coupes that Mercedes produces will have iPod  
integration and a silver iPod mini added, at no additional cost.

I think it's great Mercedes is promoting iPod integration in the CLK,  
but what about the other models?  Would it really be that difficult  
to add it to the entire lineup?  Even if it is that difficult, do it  
anyways, because we deserve it dammit.

You can check out Mercedes' full iPod integration press release  
below.  And by the way - when Mercedes sees the error of their ways  
and decides to add iPod integration to all their models, all you  
music lovers know who to thank.   To view more Mercedes-Benz news,  
information, and photos, visit us at www.eMercedesBenz.com


OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE


MERCEDES-BENZ USA EXPANDS IPOD INTEGRATION KIT AVAILABILITY

MONTVALE, NJ — Today Mercedes-Benz announced the first 2,300 model  
year 2006 CLK350 and CLK500 coupes produced will be equipped with an  
iPod integration kit and a 4GB silver iPod Mini without additional  
charge.
In January of this year, Mercedes-Benz USA and AppleŽ announced the  
iPod Integration Kit for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, making Mercedes-Benz  
the first automaker to provide full iPod music navigation for drivers  
to listen to their entire iPod music collection through the Mercedes- 
Benz audio system, as well as select their music using artist, album  
or playlist with the multifunction controls on the steering wheel and  
the integrated multifunction display in their instrument cluster.

The iPod Integration Kit for Mercedes-Benz debuted this April in the  
U.S. with the all-new 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.  This promotion  
celebrates the first time availability of the iPod integration  
package on the model year 2006 CLK coupe and highlights Mercedes- 
Benz’ commitment to offering innovative, relevant entertainment  
options to its customers.

The iPod Integration Kit for Mercedes-Benz provides outstanding sound  
quality while charging the iPod, and conveniently connects and stores  
in the glove compartment. The solution also allows the driver to "See  
What You're Hearing" with music title or playlist information shown  
on the integrated multifunction display in the instrument cluster.  
Drivers will be able to easily access their entire iPod music  
library, shuffle songs and skip between tracks and playlists.

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