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Mercedes-Benz Pauses Drive Pilot Rollout, Shifts Strategy
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Mercedes-Benz is pausing its Drive Pilot Level 3 assisted-driving rollout after debuting the system on the EQS and S‑Class in late 2023. The company cited regulatory limits, high costs and a terminated lidar supply deal with Luminar; Drive Pilot had been restricted to Nevada and California highways at up to 40 mph and required a $2,500 annual subscription. Mercedes will promote MB.Drive Assist Pro (Level 2++) instead.
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