Mercedes-Benz shows concept of screens built into car windows

Mercedes-Benz is exploring screens built into a car's windows, two independent reports said on Wednesday. The new window display technology could allow the German carmaker to fit more screens into its vehicles.

The idea builds on a wider trend in car design. Carmakers have been adding larger displays to dashboards and centre consoles for several years. One report said the screen craze is now moving to other parts of the car, including windows with built-in LEDs and windshields that project holographic images.

What the technology could do

The second report described the concept as a way to add even more screens to Mercedes models. It did not give details of how the windows would work, how bright the displays would be, or when they could reach customers.

The first report framed the development as the latest in a series of experiments with screens. It pointed to other designs that use glass in new ways, but did not say whether any of them are planned for production.

What it could mean for buyers

For Indian buyers, the main question is whether such features would reach the cars sold here. Mercedes-Benz has not said which models, if any, would get window displays, or what they would cost. Prices and launch timing for India are not known.

What is not yet known

The reports do not say whether Mercedes-Benz plans to put window screens into production. The company has not announced a date or a model for the technology. Until it does, the idea remains a concept.