From a simple tiller to a hi-tech command centre, Mercedes-Benz takes us on the journey of the steering wheel since the 1800sThe latest steering wheels are part of high-tech command centres and can turn on their own. Picture: SUPPLIED
Mercedes-Benz, as the inventor of the car, has provided a brief history of the steering wheel in its vehicles. In 1902 Mercedes introduced additional levers on the steering wheel which were used to regulate engine functions such as ignition timing and air/fuel mixture. Levers were used to thread cars into spaces and places in the 1800s. Appreciate the steering wheel. Picture: SUPPLIED
By 1967 Mercedes-Benz had introduced a patented safety steering system with a telescopic steering column and impact absorber. In 2008 that the SL roadster introduced an added facet to the thumb-operated gear lever. Drivers could now make gear changes with steering wheel gearshift paddles.
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