Watch a New Mercedes S-Class Drive Itself Off the Assembly Line
Mercedes hopes that one day a car can drive itself from the assembly line to its new owner.
The German automaker has been working hard on autonomous vehicles, and has been steadily improving its current lineup with semi-autonomous features. As we reported in April, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class can practically drive itself and to show that in action, Mercedes has shared a video of a brand new S-Class driving itself off the assembly line to the loading area within the plant, a distance of nearly a mile (1.5 kilometers).
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For the 2018 model year, the Mercedes S-Class gains Distronic Active Proximity Control and Active Steer Assist, along with enhanced camera and radar systems. As a result, the S-Class can now automatically adjust speed for curves and intersections it encounters. Look for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class to go on sale this fall.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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