Drive Pilot, Mercedes-Benz’s Level 3 “conditionally automated driving” feature, is getting a speed bump. The system will now support speeds of up to 95km/h (59mph) on German motorways, a sign that the automaker is feeling bullish about its boundary-pushing technology.

Mercedes-Benz said its cars equipped with its automated driving system will be upgraded to drive autonomously at up to 95 kilometres per hour on German motorways in certain conditions. Pending certification by Germany's motor transport authority,

Mercedes-Benz is set to boost its automated driving system to 95 kph on German motorways, pending certification in 2024. The upgrade will be free for existing cars, starting next year.

Mercedes-Benz has raised the top speed of its pioneering Drive Pilot self-driving system, and plans further updates down the road.

Mercedes-Benz announced on Monday that its cars equipped with the DRIVE PILOT system will soon drive autonomously at speeds of up to 95 kilometers per hour on German motorways, pending certification by Germany’s motor transport authority.

The self-driving option, which allows drivers to do other things such as play games or check e-mail, can now be used in free-flowing traffic under certain conditions in Germany. It is available as a free upgrade to existing customers.

German high-end carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Thursday lowered its guidance for the 2024 financial year, citing a deterioration of its business in China.

German drivers should be able to enjoy the raised autonomous speed from early next year, but cars in other markets remain limited to 37 mph