While the B-Class is built both in Germany and Hungary, the 4-door coupe will be solely sourced from the Kecskemet facility located about 53 miles southeast of Budapest.
The basic design brief calls for students to create an interior for a small CUV with dimensions similar to a Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass or Nissan Juke.
CUE pairs data from up to 10 different Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices, USBs, SD cards and MP3 players with an infotainment system boasting reduced complexity through customized information.
Researcher Mark Bissell says his new method of generating solar energy could supplement a car’s electrical needs, powering auxiliary devices such as navigation systems or audiovisual equipment.