FEATURE
120 years of the steering wheel
From a simple tiller to a hi-tech command centre, Mercedes-Benz takes us on the journey of the steering wheel since the 1800s
14 May 2020 - 05:00
What started as a humble tiller that enabled a driver to steer their horseless carriage in the 19th century, has developed into a hi-tech command centre.
The latest steering wheels are not only covered with buttons that control various car functions, but some are able to steer themselves as cars progress towards self-driving capability, and have sensors that detect whether a driver’s hands are gripping it...
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