A two-zone sensor on the steering wheel’s rim means movement isn’t required to tell the vehicle’s driver-assist systems that the car is under control.

Mercedes-Benz will roll out a new touch-sensitive steering wheel this summer on the new 2021 E-class. The company’s biggest-selling model series of all time is also refreshed with redesigned exterior styling and new powertrains.
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