>we won't know the truth until it's time
amen.
your logic is sound, it's what i've thought as well. both are dirty, but both appear to be cooperating. dirty == compromised, and =/= TRUST, but that doesn't mean you can't 'predict' their behavior or influence them.
dunno. want to know, waiting to know.
are you sure? the s-class interior hasn't changed much since 2014 or so.
(not trying to discredit - just hadn't seen any proof that the car was that new)
revisiting car model year.
this car could be as old as 2013 (proof attached from http://archive.is/4iPq9 )
the united-mercedes tarmac service started in 2013
the phone in the passenger's hand has a wide top 'bezel'. not common in current phones (although i have yet to find an exact match)