Love or hate the new social features, I was impressed by the improved speed of the new DriveStyle interface versus the Comand system that I tested in the
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Convertible. If it can figure out how to bring this Google Maps and Places integration to users running Google's own Android platform, I think Mercedes-Benz will have a winner on its hands.
Mercedes-Benz's DriveStyle app and the Drive Kit Plus interface will be rolling out in the next generation of the automaker's vehicles.