Mercedes pulls U.S. ad touting self-driving car: Automotive News

Mercedes-Benz has withdrawn an advert touting the self-driving qualities of its new E-Class model in the United States, Automotive News reported, following allegations from consumer groups that the claims were misleading. Earlier this week, U.S.-based Consumer Reports urged the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to scrutinize Mercedes' "The Future" campaign, which markets automated driving features available in the new E-Class. Mercedes, part of Daimler AG , rejected the allegation that the adv