Parkopedia, a UK-based provider of web- and mobile-based parking discovery, booking, and payment solutions, expanded its partnership with Mercedes-Benz to offer parking reservation and payment services via the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system across North America and Europe. 

The partnership enables Mercedes-Benz drivers to locate, reserve, and pay for parking from their vehicle's infotainment system, offering a more streamlined and personalized driving experience. 

The Parkopedia in-car parking reservations are available in 5,000+ locations in North America. The service also includes on-demand parking payments across 14 European countries, while parking reservations are currently available in 4 European countries.

Analyst QuickTake: The partnership between Parkopedia and Mercedes-Benz builds on Parkopedia's previous partnerships with other major car manufacturers, such as Volvo, Land Rover, Toyota, BMW, Ford, and Skoda. These partnerships have helped the company to establish itself as a key player in the automotive industry, and have enabled it to integrate its technology into a range of vehicles.