The Future of Steering Wheels: Is Steer-by-Wire the End of Traditional Steering? | Tech Explained

Forget everything you know about steering! In the first-ever episode of Tech Explained, our host Rob Halloway, Head of Global Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans, dives into the perks of Steer-by-Wire — the all-new, fully digital steering system from Mercedes-Benz, coming to real roads from 2026. No mechanical link, but full control and confidence. Smarter manoeuvring, a reimagined wheel design... and that signature feeling of being connected to the road, just as you'd expect from a Mercedes-Benz. This video features a prototype vehicle. The functions shown are not yet available for purchase. Watch now – and let Rob show you why the future of driving might just start at your fingertips. Subscribe to the channel so you get notified for new exciting videos here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=MercedesBenzTV ► Experience the world of Mercedes-Benz: http://benz.me/international ► More interesting playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEFD42CB1063ADFBD https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ORtgsuktfnbgrXWg0_-MfmFHGl435_B https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ORtgsuktfnzmEE-9GlLnfMplo4fmcTH ►Mercedes-Benz on Social Media: https://facebook.com/MercedesBenz https://twitter.com/MercedesBenz https://instagram.com/mercedesbenz https://www.linkedin.com/company/mercedes-benz_ag/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mercedesbenz