Mercedes-Benz F 015 San Francisco 3

Alright, so the usual kicker lead-off for our reviews isn't apt in this particular case, but let's just play along with it for the sake of continuity – it is a review proper, even though there was no driving involved, and not because we didn't want to.

Today's topic is about fully autonomous driving, the experience sampled through Mercedes-Benz's futuristic-looking F 015 Luxury In Motion concept vehicle. The driverless aspect tech itself has been showcased heavily through more conventional means, via the S 500 Intelligent Drive, but this one takes it a step further afield.

The main plug here is about the next level in autonomous driving, as in how such applications could well shape up, both technologically and conceptually. Someday in the distant future, this will be what we can expect to find on roads – vehicles that are driverless affairs, with oodles of space to lounge in, providing an immersive, relaxing ride ahead to one's destination. Or so that's the thought at least. How does the future look then?

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