Jan 6, 2015 2:15 PM

Gallery: Mercedes Reinvents the Car With a Bonkers Self-Driving Concept

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The Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion
The Mercedes F 015 self-driving concept looks like a bar of soap designed by the Terminator.
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The Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion
The front seats swing around to face those in the back.

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The Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion
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The Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion
Other road-goers can read "STOP" in LEDs, or, it seems, scan the QR code on the bumper to know what to do.

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The Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion
The car has some crazy cool features, like the ability to project a crosswalk onto the ground.
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The Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion
The interior looks very chic, with wooden floors—an unusual touch in the auto industry.

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The Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion
And yes, you'll be able to take over and drive if you just can't handle facing your friends in the backseat.

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