Mercedes-Benz beats Elon Musk and Tesla to 'full self-driving' crown with automated car


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Mercedes-Benz drivers could get their hands on a technology that Elon Musk has literally been promising for years—and before Tesla drivers. The German car company has just announced plans to introduce 'Level 3' self-driving in Nevada by the end of this year. The firm's 'Drive Pilot' system means drivers will be able to watch movies, play videogames, and browse the Internet while the car handles 'all aspects' of driving. The self-driving system will also only work on roads up to 40 mph. It's priced at $5,300 for the S-Class and $8,000 for the Mercedes EQS models, compared to the $15,000 Tesla charges for a less capable system.