So Mercedes Benz gets in line for offering its customers a new iPhone or iPod experience while driving. What did I tell you earlier about great marketing campaigns Apple has for its products? That’s why we don’t see any new features for the new Samsung Instinct being integrated into United Airlines. That’s why Mercedes Benz would cook up software and hardware devices made specifically for Apple’s products. Not because the iPhone became the best phone in the world.

If you’re planning to buy a new Mercedes you might want to opt in for the new iPod and media integration kit. The controls are integrated into the Command/Nav/Multimedia system now while the previous version had them on the left side of the steering wheel. The software for iPod/iPhone control will be just $60.

The iPhone and iPod cradle is more expensive, at $385, but it will offer handsfree phone calls and battery recharge while on the go. The cradle will be available in Germany for now but surely it will go global. If you afford a new Mercedes, why not go for this kit too?