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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Cameron Richards

UK cars could soon have ‘flat’ steering wheels as Mercedes unveils new tech

Mercedes steer-by-wire steering wheel - (Mercedes/PA)

Mercedes has announced that it will begin introducing revolutionary steer-by-wire technology to its vehicles next year, radically redesigning the steering wheels of cars which use it.

Steer-by-wire technology means there aren’t any mechanical connections between the steering wheel and the front tyres. Instead, the driver’s input into the steering wheel is transmitted through an electrical cable – helping improve responsiveness and steering feel.

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