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Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo concept is a self-driving holographic lounge on wheels (pictures)

Mercedes' new urban autonomous concept vehicle is more club than car.

Chris Paukert
Following stints in TV news production and as a record company publicist, Chris spent most of his career in automotive publishing. Mentored by Automobile Magazine founder David E. Davis Jr., Paukert succeeded Davis as editor-in-chief of Winding Road, a pioneering e-mag, before serving as Autoblog's executive editor from 2008 to 2015. Chris is a Webby and Telly award-winning video producer and has served on the jury of the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. He joined the CNET team in 2015, bringing a small cache of odd, underappreciated cars with him.
Chris Paukert
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The Vision Tokyo Concept's front end is dominated by its massive grille opening.

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Even the profile of the Vision Tokyo is illuminated.

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Unencumbered by legal constraints, the Vision Tokyo concept casts a cool glow on the ground.

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The Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo Concept looks most at home at night, all lit up.

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The Vision Tokyo's massive wraparound front glass suggests great outward visibility.

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The 360-degree tail lamp loop has a unique stepped-surface design.

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In profile the Vision Tokyo concept doesn't look like it has side windows, but that's because they're painted with a gradient surface that matches the vehicle's Alubeam flanks.

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An oversize grille can radiate different light patterns.

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The Vision Tokyo's rear end is somewhat glob-like and undefined.

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Mercedes envisions holograms will play an important part in future controls.

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A fold-up jump seat and movable steering wheel appear when piloted driving is called for.

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This interior rendering looks more like a booth in a hip club than it does a car interior.

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The wraparound couch means that there's only one large gullwing door.

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The sofa is rendered in backlit mesh leather.

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