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Self-driving cars are kind of a big deal. It seems every single automaker and supplier company on planet Earth is racing to develop some version of this technology, including Lexus.

Toyota’s luxury division just revealed a high tech new design study at the Tokyo MotorShow. Its LS+ Concept is a sizable four-door sedan that’s focused on bringing autonomous-driving features to market.

One part of this grand plan is called Highway Teammate, which aims to take the stress out of long-haul driving. Aside from being able to merge, change lanes, adjust vehicle speed and maintain a safe following distance behind other traffic, this technology could also allow the LS+ Concept Flagship to navigate on- and off-ramps all on its own.

Read more about the Lexus LS+ Concept Brings Big Tech to Tokyo Motor Show at AutoGuide.com.