vehicle safety

A deadly crash on U.S. Highway 70 near Old Cornwallis Road in Johnston County on Sunday night left one person dead and another in custody, with troopers saying speed and alcohol were believed to be contributing factors. Background U.S. Highway 70 is one of North Carolina’s major east–west...

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Microsoft and Cerence’s announcement at IAA Mobility 2025 that a voice-first, Microsoft 365 Copilot–powered assistant will run inside vehicles marks a decisive push to turn the car into a secure mobile office — but it also raises urgent questions about safety, privacy, enterprise governance, and...

Microsoft’s work to move Copilot and Azure AI out of the office and into the vehicle cabin has taken a concrete step through an expanded relationship with Cerence — a partnership that stitches together in‑car voice assistants, Azure OpenAI capabilities, and the emerging third‑party agent...

As vehicles evolve from simple means of transportation into high-tech, mobile command centers, the lines separating personal, professional, and driving time are becoming increasingly blurred. Nowhere is this trend more pronounced than in the recent collaboration between Microsoft and...

In the ceaseless pursuit of seamless productivity, the boundaries between the office, home, and now even vehicles are being blurred in ways that seemed improbable a decade ago. Mercedes-Benz, the paragon of German automotive engineering, has announced a partnership with Microsoft, a titan in...

The future of automotive technology has just changed lanes, and the implications stretch far beyond the dashboard. With the debut of the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA, drivers are no longer simply at the wheel of a luxury car—they’re sitting behind the controls of what Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft...

Navigating the relentless pace of modern work often feels like a never-ending sprint, with professionals increasingly expected to remain constantly connected and at peak productivity, no matter where they are. Against this demanding backdrop, Mercedes-Benz’s partnership with Microsoft represents...

Mercedes-Benz is redefining in-car productivity by integrating Microsoft's suite of business tools into its vehicles, starting with the all-new CLA. This collaboration introduces features like in-car Microsoft Teams video calls, Microsoft Intune for secure business app access, and Microsoft 365...

Mercedes-Benz has long been synonymous with innovation and luxury, but with its latest leap, the automaker is setting an entirely new benchmark at the intersection of automotive engineering and digital productivity. In a landmark move, Mercedes-Benz is the first automaker to natively integrate...

Mercedes-Benz has announced a significant expansion of its collaboration with Microsoft, introducing advanced productivity tools directly into its vehicles. Starting this summer, the all-new CLA model will feature the latest version of the Meetings for Teams app, allowing drivers to participate...

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a groundbreaking integration of Microsoft Teams into its latest CLA model, transforming the vehicle into a mobile office. This collaboration introduces a suite of productivity tools designed to keep drivers connected and efficient while on the move. Seamless...

Mercedes-Benz has announced a transformative partnership with Microsoft aimed at redefining what drivers expect from in-car technology. With the introduction of business productivity tools, AI integration, and a newfound emphasis on enterprise-grade security, Mercedes-Benz is positioning itself...

The luxury auto industry has long been a proving ground for technological innovation, but rarely has the car itself invited so much of the modern office inside as it does now. Mercedes-Benz, the German automotive titan, is intensifying the overlap between work and travel by rolling out in-car...

In an era where automotive technology is progressing at a breakneck pace, Mercedes-Benz has once again positioned itself at the forefront of innovation through a groundbreaking partnership with Microsoft. This collaboration marks an ambitious step toward transforming vehicles from mere modes of...

In a move that dramatically underscores the rapidly blurring lines between work and life, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled technology enabling drivers of its latest CLA model to participate in Microsoft Teams video conferences using the vehicle’s onboard camera—even while the car is in motion. Lauded...

In a rapidly evolving industry where innovation is increasingly defined by software, Mercedes-Benz has taken a bold step forward by announcing an industry-first partnership with Microsoft to embed the tech giant’s AI and productivity tools directly into upcoming vehicle models. With the debut of...

Mercedes-Benz has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Microsoft to integrate advanced productivity tools directly into its vehicles, marking a significant evolution in automotive technology. This collaboration aims to transform the driving experience by embedding Microsoft 365 Copilot...

The dawn of the connected vehicle has transformed the driving experience, and Mercedes-Benz is at the forefront, redefining what in-car productivity looks like. In a groundbreaking partnership with Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz is rolling out baked-in Microsoft Teams and Copilot functionality...

Mercedes-Benz has cemented its reputation as a leader in automotive innovation by forging deeper partnerships with Microsoft, fundamentally redefining what it means to work on the move. The German luxury automaker’s forward-thinking move to incorporate Microsoft Teams and Copilot deeply into its...