It is the world s first automated driverless parking function to be officially approved for commercial use. Could we see it coming to Heathrow or another British airport soon?
Only cars that have assisted driving features, which permanently require a driver to remain in full control, are in cars on sale today and legally allowed to be used on our roads.
Using a mobile phone, even when self-driving tech is active, will be banned. Ministers said this is due to the greater distraction risk phones pose to drivers.
While Mercedes says it will accept liability if its new Drive Pilot system caused a crash, it warned that drivers who fail to comply with their duty of care would be legally responsible for collisions.