Fremont Auto Repair

Mercedes-Benz announced last week that they are planning to offer "selectable soundscapes" for their future electric cars. In addition to the normal engine noises (electric vehicles are required by law to produce sounds that alert pedestrians that an EV is moving), Mercedes wants to provide drivers with engine sounds played through the interior speakers.  They will change as the vehicle accelerates, brakes, etc. The sounds will be artificially generated and piped through the infotainment system. They are also planning to develop unique sounds to alert drivers when the vehicle is unlocked, when it’s fully charged, etc. Well, at Fremont Auto Center we are happy to hear that Mercedes is ready with the electric vehicles - Mercedes EQC crossover was supposed to be introduced in the US in 2020 but the introduction was delayed due to the pandemic We are the premier Mercedes-Benz repair shop in Fremont, so when Mercedes EQC hits the road, our nationally ASE certified te ... read more

Hyundai ranked highest in the Technology Innovation for the mass market segment according to JD Power. There was a time when Hyundai only competed on price, but these days are long gone. Today Hyundai is a cutting edge competitor, including high end technologies, as well as a full line of quality vehicles – from compacts, to sedans, to SUVs, including the Hyundai Kona, the all-electric SUV.  The Technology Innovation leader award from JD Power confirms that Hyundai has become a full fledge competitor, able to go head-to-head with the biggest names in the auto industry. At Fremont Auto Center we continue to serve Hyundai owners with a wide range of automotive maintenance and repairs. Our nationally ASE certified technicians have extensive Hyundai repair experience, and use state of the art electronic equipment to diagnose and repair your car. For your peace of mind, we back our work with a 24 month / 24,000 mile warranty. Next time you ... read more

NVIDIA and Mercedes Benz announced a strategic partnership – Mercedes will install NVIDIA technology in all Mercedes models, giving them the ability to have software updates throughout the life of the car. The promise is that it will be “as easy as updating your cell phone’s operating system”. The more interesting news is that installing NVIDIA technology also means that Mercedes Benz vehicles will have Artificial Intelligence (AI) software and surround sensors to make use of it (Autonomous vehicle AI is useless without sensors to tell it what’s going on around the vehicle). So the new Mercedes should be able to have automated parking, as well as be able to autonomously drive regular routes (did you ever want to catch a nap while commuting?). Naturally there will be advanced driver assist features and collision avoidance features that are already part of high end Mercedes vehicles.  NVIDIA is a leader in autonomous vehicle software and computing sys ... read more

Volkswagen - EV Training Expansion Ever since Volkswagen made an about turn on Electric Vehicles, it’s been going full speed ahead.  It is now ramping up training for those working in the high-voltage environment. This is in support of the $800 million investment in the Chattanooga TN plant.  Training can range from 2 weeks to 6 months, and it depends on the complexity of the job a trainee will hold. Primary aspects of the training deal with working in high-voltage environment, including safe handling of high-voltage batteries, and robotics, of course. In addition to onsite training, employees will also be able to travel to Germany to a plant where VW is already producing its Volkswagen ID.3 electric vehicle. Chattanooga plant should start producing Volkswagen electric vehicles in 2022. VW said it is committed to building millions of electric vehicles in this decade. We are thrilled to see Volkswagen committed to the US production of its electric vehicles. At Fremon ... read more

If you do not feel comfortable driving a full sized RV, Mercedes has a treat for you. Mercedes Benz Metris Pop Top camper built in partnership with Driverge Vehicle Innovations, a Mercedes-Benz MasterSOLUTIONS™ partner. Mercedes Metris van has swiveling front seats that rotate 180 degrees that can change your van into a comfy lounge.  Standard on every Metris Pop Top camper package is a second battery to power your devices, light up your nights or suit any of your other campsite needs. As an optional feature you can order integrated solar panels for those longer off-grid trips. On the road, the Crosswind Assist helps stabilize the van in gusting crosswinds, and it sports a 5000 lb. tow capacity. That’s of course in addition to the superior Mercedes safety and reliability. At Fremont Auto Center we welcome this addition to the Mercedes Benz Metris line. We also service and repair Mercedes Metris Cargo Van and Mercedes Metris Passenger Van, as well as Sprinter vans. W ... read more