Automotive
April 25, 2018
The Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury is intended as a chauffeured car. Image courtesy of Mercedes-Benz
By Sarah Jones
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is sharing its vision of luxury through an electric concept car designed to serve as a mobile butler.
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