# Touchpad Technology Cars The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Debuted at the Detroit Auto Show 2014 By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-01-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2015-mercedesbenz-cclass References: [bloomberg](http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-01-12/mercedes-takes-cues-from-apple-in-reboot-of-c-class-sedan.html) & [mercedes-benz](http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/content/canada/mpc/mpc_canada_website/en/home_mpc/passengercars.flash.skipintro.html) The 2015 [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-mercedesbenz-sclass) [C-Class](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cle-coupe) is adding in touchpad technology that is powered like an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-carplay-ultra) and iPad into its C-Class sedans. The newly designed vehicles will offer its best selling models with updated smartphone-like features and technology. There is now a 360-degree camera and six radar sensors which adds to the safety systems already in place. This is the German car-maker's first overhaul of its models in about seven years. The already luxurious model will be equipped with top-of-the-line gadgets. The vehicles are longer and wider than previous years but the structure is lighter. Mercedes-Benz wants to become number one in global luxury car sales by the end of the decade. The new Mercedes-Benz represents its youngest and strongest Mercedes-Benz sedans ever. The new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will be available in Europe in March and September in North America and China. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Touchpad Technology:** Integrating touchpad technology into vehicles like the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class creates opportunities for enhanced user experiences and advanced navigation systems. - **Smartphone-like Features:** The incorporation of smartphone-like features in the new C-Class sedans presents disruptive innovation opportunities for seamless connectivity and personalized driving experiences. - **Advanced Safety Systems:** The addition of a 360-degree camera and six radar sensors provides a platform for the development of advanced safety systems in the automotive industry. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage touchpad technology to create more intuitive infotainment systems and improve the overall driving experience. - **Technology:** The integration of smartphone-like features in vehicles opens up new opportunities for the technology industry to develop innovative applications and services for the connected car market. - **Safety and Security:** The advancements in safety systems, such as the 360-degree camera and radar sensors, offer opportunities for the safety and security industry to develop cutting-edge technologies for accident prevention and driver assistance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Sedan Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-mercedesbenz-sclass.md) - [Luxury Self-Driving Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Sculpted Two-Door Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cle-coupe.md) - [Self Driving-Certified Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot-1.md) - [Distinguished Digitally-Focused EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesmaybach-eqs-suv.md) - [Refined Legacy Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-cadillac-ct5.md) - [Human-Like Automotive Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbux-virtual-assistant.md) - [German Plug-In Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-glc.md)