Automotive
June 25, 2024
Part of a U.S. campaign launching June 25 on social media, Mercedes-Benz’s new short film promotes its Drive Pilot technology. Image credit: Mercedes-Benz/Christoph Koestlin
By Zach James
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is saluting its past to uplift its current offerings.
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