New Mercedes S-Class tech pictures

<strong>Cruise control that steers the car, too</strong> The Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control now includes Steering Assist. As long as the car senses that you have a hand on the steering wheel, the S-Class will automatically s

<strong>Crossing traffic braking assistance</strong> The S-Class already features automatic emergency braking and in the new car, it works at speeds of up to 45mph. But the clever part is that the system can recognise traffic crossi

<strong>Upgraded traffic sign recognition</strong> The S-Class has an impressive traffic sign recognition facility. Not only does the system recognise speed limit signs, it can also show upcoming lane closures, no entry signs and te

<strong>Mercedes S-Class can park itself</strong> A series of ultrasound sensors allow the S-Class to park itself autonomously. The car operates the steering and brakes, and drives at up to 6mph to reverse park into a bay. And not o

<strong>Avoiding rear impacts</strong> A new multi-mode rear sensor detects if a vehicle is about to crash into the back of your S-Class. When stationary, if a vehicle is closing too fast on your car, first the S-Class flashes its i

<strong>Intelligent seat belts</strong> Pre-safe Impulse pulls front-seat occupants tight into their seats, should an impact be detected, while rear seat passengers get an active belt buckle, which rises up 70mm when you sit down ma

<strong>All-LED lighting solution</strong> All new S-Class models will come with LED head and tail-lights. The LEDs give much greater precision, allowing permanent high beam to be used, while active masks in the lights automatically

<strong>Flashing at hidden pedestrians</strong> The headlights are connected to upgraded infrared sensors which can pick out pedestrians standing in the dark, which are then spotlighted by one of two LEDs in the right headlamp with

<strong>Upgraded LED tail-lights</strong> The S-Class’s tail-lights also feature new technology, including that the lights are brighter during daylight than at night, and also dim when you’re in traffic so as not to dazzle the drive

<strong>Night vision improvements</strong> Thanks to improvements in the S-Class’s sensors, the night vision can now detect animals up to 100 metres away, as well as pedestrians up to 160 metres away in the dark. If something is sen