With no one in a self-driving delivery vehicle, there are no airbags, seatbelts or comfort issues, says analyst Colin Langan. “Bags of potatoes don’t care if it’s a bumpy ride.”

Among the changes coming to the three-year-old Arteon is a new-look grille housing a full-width lighting strip within a heavily reprofiled front bumper.

The new BorgWarner lab brings the development, testing, validation and prototype manufacturing of electric motors under one roof.

The new 4-Series will launch in coupe form, followed by successor models to today’s convertible and 4-door Gran Coupé. The range will be crowned by a new M4, which will be offered in coupe, convertible and, for the first time, Gran Coupé bodystyles.

Familiar packaging strategy provides stair-step access to the good stuff. Real aluminum, genuine open-pore wood trim, and perforated Milano premium leather are available.

The SUV will have a starting price of $49,900 and will feature full-time 4-wheel drive, a twin-speed transfer box and a fully independent suspension.

Mercedes-Benz confirms the new S-Class will make its world premiere during second-half 2020 as originally planned, despite recent rumors suggesting production disruptions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic could delay its launch until next year.

Next-gen SH-AWD, double-wishbone front suspension, brake-by-wire arrive in the redesigned sedan this fall, followed by a turbocharged V-6 Type S performance variant next spring.