Rolls-Royce unveils first driverless car complete with silk 'throne'

Despite luxury carmaker's grandiose description of Vision Next 100, concept vehicle receives mixed response

Rolls-Royce has unveiled its first driverless vehicle, a concept car that promises to help its owner announce their importance to the world.

The Vision Next 100 is an autonomous vehicle aimed at "the most discerning and powerful patrons in the world". It has no steering wheel and a silk "throne" from which its occupants can watch the world go by.