Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz is a German luxury automotive brand operated principally through Mercedes-Benz AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. It is the principal passenger-vehicle brand of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and one of the most recognizable names in the global premium automobile market. Based in Stuttgart, Germany, the brand traces its identity to the early development of the automobile by Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, while the Mercedes-Benz name itself emerged from the combination of Daimler and Benz interests in the 1920s. Its corporate and technological ancestry reaches back to Carl Benz’s 1886 Patent-Motorwagen and to Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach’s early petrol-engine vehicles. The Mercedes name itself emerged from Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft’s 1901 Mercedes automobile, named after Mercédès Jellinek, the daughter of automobile entrepreneur and distributor Emil Jellinek. Daimler registered Mercedes as a trademark in 1902. The 1926 merger of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie. created Daimler-Benz AG and established the three-pointed star as the central visual mark of the combined business. The present brand was created after the June 1926 merger of Benz & Cie. and Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft, which formed Daimler-Benz AG. The three-pointed-star marque became associated with engineering ambition, formal luxury, high-speed touring and, increasingly, occupant and vehicle safety. During the 1930s and the Second World War, Daimler-Benz produced both civilian vehicles and military equipment and used forced labour; that history remains an important part of the company’s institutional record. After the war, Mercedes-Benz rebuilt its passenger-car business and expanded internationally, developing a reputation for durable executive cars, grand touring models, buses and commercial vehicles. The brand sells a broad hierarchy of vehicles. Its core range includes compact cars, executive sedans, luxury sedans, station wagons, coupés, convertibles, and sport utility vehicles. The C-Class serves as a major entry point into the traditional sedan range, while the E-Class occupies the executive segment and the S-Class represents the flagship luxury sedan. SUV lines such as the GLC, GLE, and GLS extend the same hierarchy into higher-riding vehicles. The G-Class, with its distinctive boxy design and military-derived origins, has developed into a global luxury and lifestyle icon. Mercedes-Benz also operates specialized performance and ultra-luxury extensions through Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Maybach. The brand’s portfolio has traditionally covered compact cars, executive sedans, estate cars, coupes, convertibles, sports cars, luxury limousines and off-road vehicles. Important nameplates include the C-Class, E-Class and S-Class sedans; G-Class, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE and GLS sport-utility vehicles; the SL and AMG GT sports-car families; and the Sprinter, Vito and Citan vans. Mercedes-AMG provides high-performance derivatives and dedicated performance vehicles, while Mercedes-Maybach occupies the ultra-luxury end of the range. The G-Class, introduced in 1979, has become one of the brand’s most recognizable products because of its boxy design, military-derived origins and off-road capability. Electrification is a central part of the brand's current product strategy. Vehicles carrying the EQ designation, including the EQC, EQA, EQB, EQE, and EQS, helped establish a dedicated electric range, while newer products increasingly integrate electric technology directly into established model families. The company has emphasized long-range battery vehicles, charging convenience, software, advanced driver-assistance systems, and digital cockpit technologies such as MBUX. The Concept CLA Class has been presented as an important indication of the next generation of Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles and technology architecture. Mercedes-Benz sells pure battery-electric vehicles under the EQ name, including the EQA, EQB, EQE, EQS and related SUVs, vans and high-performance versions, while continuing to sell combustion and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company uses concept cars such as the VISION EQXX to demonstrate efficiency and long-distance electric driving technology. Digital interfaces, driver-assistance systems, connected services and software-defined vehicle platforms are increasingly important in the brand's product planning. Mercedes-Benz sells and manufactures in major global markets through wholly owned operations, joint ventures, contractual arrangements and local production. In China, Beijing Benz produces Mercedes-Benz vehicles with BAIC Group. The company also has a long-standing presence in the United States and numerous European and Asian markets. The Mercedes-Benz brand's heavy trucks and buses transferred to Daimler Truck when that business was separated from the former Daimler group at the end of 2021; the core operational focus of the Mercedes-Benz brand is now passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Daimler AG was renamed Mercedes-Benz Group AG in February 2022. The brand's long-standing slogan is "The Best or Nothing" (唯有最好). Mercedes-Benz positions itself around luxury, engineering, safety, comfort, advanced technology, design, performance, and increasingly electric mobility. Mercedes-Benz positions itself around luxury, engineering, safety, innovation, design, and performance. Its communication frequently combines historical heritage with future-oriented technology, using the brand's long automotive history to support a premium price and a sense of continuity. The slogan “The Best or Nothing” has been strongly associated with this positioning, although campaigns have also sought to make the brand more contemporary, emotionally accessible, and relevant to younger customers. The brand reaches customers through a global network of dealers, direct digital channels, financial and mobility services, experiential marketing, motorsport, cultural partnerships, social media, and traditional advertising. It competes principally with BMW, Audi, Lexus, Porsche, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesla, and other premium and luxury manufacturers. Mercedes-Benz remains active internationally, but its corporate structure, model mix, electric-vehicle transition, and regional performance are managed by Mercedes-Benz Group AG rather than by a separately listed company called Mercedes.

Mercedes-Benz’s history combines two pioneering German engineering lineages. Carl Benz patented the Patent-Motorwagen in January 1886, generally regarded as the first practical automobile powered by an internal-combustion engine. Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach developed a separate petrol-engine vehicle tradition in the same period. Benz later introduced the Benz Velo, while Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft developed increasingly sophisticated automobiles for wealthy customers and sporting events. Carl Benz developed and patented a practical motor vehicle in the 1880s, while Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach pursued compact internal-combustion engines and motor vehicles through Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft. These parallel German engineering traditions became the historical foundations of the later brand. The Mercedes identity was established in 1901 when DMG marketed the Mercedes 35 hp, associated with Emil Jellinek and named for his daughter Mercédès. Jellinek promoted the cars among affluent European and American buyers and helped shape the brand’s commercial identity. The Mercedes name was associated with Daimler automobiles through Emil Jellinek, an important early customer and promoter who entered cars in competition under the name of his daughter, Mercedes Jellinek. The name gained commercial importance in the early twentieth century. Mercedes became a protected trademark in 1902. In 1909, Daimler introduced the three-pointed star, which later became the defining emblem of Mercedes-Benz. The star was intended to symbolize the use of Daimler engines on land, at sea, and in the air. The modern Mercedes-Benz name followed the 1926 merger of DMG and Benz & Cie. into Daimler-Benz AG. The new company adopted the Mercedes-Benz name and a combined star-and-laurel-ring emblem. The merger enabled the businesses to coordinate engineering, manufacturing, sales, and research during a period of economic pressure and industrial consolidation. Mercedes-Benz subsequently developed a reputation for technically advanced and relatively high-status vehicles, with the brand's model range expanding across passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The company expanded through luxury cars, racing, commercial vehicles, engines and buses. Its 770 model became prominent in the 1930s, including during Nazi rule. From the late 1930s, Daimler-Benz increasingly served Germany’s military economy, producing trucks and aircraft engines. During the Second World War, the company used forced labourers, prisoners of war and concentration-camp detainees. The company later acknowledged this history and contributed to compensation efforts. Postwar Mercedes-Benz rebuilt its passenger-car operations and developed a broad international distribution network. The 1950s and 1960s brought influential models such as the 300 SL and the 600 limousine, while the company expanded in North America through a distribution partnership with Studebaker. Its engineering reputation was reinforced by innovations in braking, restraint systems, vehicle dynamics and body construction. The S-Class became a recurring platform for introducing safety and comfort technologies that later spread through the wider industry. After the Second World War, Mercedes-Benz rebuilt its manufacturing base and progressively broadened its international presence. The company became particularly associated with robust engineering, occupant protection, long-distance comfort, and formal executive cars. The S-Class established a flagship role in the range, while smaller models allowed the company to compete in additional segments. The brand also developed a strong motorsport identity, including participation in Grand Prix racing, sports-car competition, touring cars, and later Formula One. The G-Class arrived in 1979 as a robust four-wheel-drive vehicle and subsequently became both a specialist off-road model and a luxury icon. Mercedes-Benz also developed a broad commercial-vehicle business, although heavy trucks and buses moved to Daimler Truck after the 2021 corporate separation. AMG, originally an independent performance engineering company, became majority owned by Mercedes-Benz in 1999 and was integrated into the group. Maybach was later revived as Mercedes-Maybach, a luxury sub-brand based on selected Mercedes-Benz vehicles. During the late twentieth century and early twenty-first century, Mercedes-Benz expanded beyond traditional sedans. The company introduced smaller premium models, SUVs, convertibles, coupes, and performance products. Mercedes-AMG became the principal high-performance extension, while Mercedes-Maybach served the ultra-luxury segment. The G-Class evolved from a rugged off-road vehicle into a luxury model with a distinctive global following. Corporate changes also shaped the brand. In 1998, Daimler-Benz merged with Chrysler Corporation to form DaimlerChrysler. The transaction was described by management as a merger of equals but became controversial among investors, leading to litigation and a later settlement. Daimler subsequently separated from Chrysler and continued operating Mercedes-Benz as its central passenger-vehicle brand. In the twenty-first century, the brand has balanced traditional combustion-powered luxury vehicles with electrification, hybridization, connected services and automated-driving research. Mercedes-Benz created Mercedes-Benz AG in 2019 for cars and vans, while Daimler Truck assumed responsibility for branded heavy commercial vehicles. In 2021, Daimler Truck was separated from the group, and Daimler AG changed its name to Mercedes-Benz Group AG in 2022, reinforcing the focus on premium passenger cars, vans, and mobility-related activities. The parent company’s renaming as Mercedes-Benz Group AG in 2022 completed the new corporate positioning. Today the brand remains active globally, with passenger cars, performance and ultra-luxury derivatives, SUVs, electric models and light commercial vans. Electrification has become one of the defining developments of the modern brand. Mercedes-Benz introduced the EQ sub-brand for battery-electric and electrified products, including the EQC, EQA, EQB, EQE, and EQS. Alongside dedicated electric models, the company has increasingly integrated electric drivetrains, digital services, connected-car features, and advanced driver assistance into its established product families. The Concept CLA Class has been used to preview a future electric generation intended to combine efficiency, long driving range, software, and the brand's design language. Today, Mercedes-Benz operates globally as the main luxury passenger-vehicle brand of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. It combines a large model hierarchy with specialized AMG and Maybach derivatives, electric vehicles, customer financing and mobility services, digital sales and service channels, and extensive brand partnerships. Its continuing challenge is to preserve a heritage-based luxury identity while responding to electrification, software-defined vehicles, changing ownership patterns, stricter regulation, and increasingly competitive premium markets.

• 2022

  Parent renamed Mercedes-Benz Group AG

  [1]Mercedes-Benzen.wikipedia.org

  Daimler AG adopted the Mercedes-Benz Group AG name. The parent company adopted the Mercedes-Benz Group AG name to reflect its strategic focus on premium cars, vans, and related mobility businesses.

• 2021

  Daimler Truck separation

  [1]Mercedes-Benzen.wikipedia.org

  The truck and bus business separated into Daimler Truck. Daimler Truck was separated from the group, leaving Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans at the center of the remaining company.

• 2019

  Mercedes-Benz AG established

  [1]Mercedes-Benzen.wikipedia.org

  Daimler organized its car and van activities under Mercedes-Benz AG.

• 1999

  AMG integrated into the group

  [1]Mercedes-Benzen.wikipedia.org

  AMG became a majority-owned and integrated Mercedes-Benz performance division.

• 1998

  Daimler-Benz merges with Chrysler

  [3]Mercedes-Benz Groupen.wikipedia.org

  Daimler-Benz and Chrysler Corporation formed DaimlerChrysler in a major cross-border automotive transaction.

• 1979

  G-Class launched

  [1]Mercedes-Benzen.wikipedia.org

  The G-Class entered production and became the brand’s enduring off-road nameplate.

• 1926

  Daimler-Benz merger

  [1]Mercedes-Benzen.wikipedia.org

  Benz & Cie. and Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft merged to form Daimler-Benz AG and the Mercedes-Benz brand. Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie. merged to form Daimler-Benz AG, establishing the Mercedes-Benz brand in its modern corporate form.

• 1909

  Three-pointed star introduced

  [1]Mercedes-Benzen.wikipedia.org

  Daimler introduced the three-pointed star that became the central emblem of Mercedes-Benz.

• 1902

  Mercedes trademark registered

  [1]Mercedes-Benzen.wikipedia.org

  DMG registered Mercedes as a protected trademark.

• 1901

  Mercedes 35 hp introduced

  [1]Mercedes-Benzen.wikipedia.org

  Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft marketed the Mercedes 35 hp, the foundation of the Mercedes marque.

• 1886

  Benz Patent-Motorwagen patented

  [1]Mercedes-Benzen.wikipedia.org

  Carl Benz patented the Patent-Motorwagen, a landmark early petrol-powered automobile. Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler developed important early motor vehicles and engines that later became foundational to the Mercedes-Benz historical narrative.

A global premium and luxury automotive brand combining German engineering, safety technology, formal design, performance derivatives and increasingly electrified mobility. Premium and luxury automotive brand centered on engineering, safety, comfort, advanced technology, design, performance, and increasingly electric mobility.

• Full-size luxury sedan · 1972

  S-Class

  The S-Class is Mercedes-Benz’s flagship sedan and a long-standing showcase for the brand’s highest levels of comfort, materials, electronics, driver assistance and safety engineering. Across generations it has served as a technology demonstrator, with features later adopted by less expensive Mercedes-Benz models. The S-Class is Mercedes-Benz's flagship conventional luxury sedan and a major technology demonstrator for the brand. It emphasizes cabin materials, ride comfort, rear-passenger accommodation, advanced safety systems, digital interfaces, and powerful engines or electrified drivetrains. Its design and technology often influence later Mercedes-Benz products.

• Luxury off-road vehicle · 1979

  G-Class

  Introduced in 1979, the G-Class combines a highly capable four-wheel-drive architecture with a distinctive upright body and increasingly luxurious interiors. It has evolved from a utilitarian off-road vehicle into a global luxury icon, with combustion, performance AMG, Maybach and battery-electric versions. The G-Class began as a highly capable off-road vehicle and evolved into one of Mercedes-Benz's most recognizable luxury products. Its upright body, ladder-frame heritage, advanced four-wheel-drive capability, and high-performance AMG derivatives distinguish it from the brand's more road-oriented SUV lines. The model has also become a prominent lifestyle and status symbol.

• Executive sedan and estate · 1993

  C-Class

  The C-Class is a core executive model positioned below the E-Class. It is offered in sedan and estate forms in relevant markets and represents the brand’s volume premium offering, combining compact dimensions with Mercedes-Benz design, infotainment and driver-assistance systems. The C-Class is one of Mercedes-Benz's principal mid-size premium model lines. It provides a bridge between compact Mercedes vehicles and the larger E-Class, combining sedan and estate body styles in relevant markets with comfort, digital instrumentation, driver-assistance technology, and a range of combustion, hybrid, and performance-oriented configurations.

• Performance vehicles · 1967

  Mercedes-AMG

  Mercedes-AMG develops high-performance derivatives and dedicated sports cars. Its products emphasize powerful engines or electric propulsion, sharper chassis tuning, distinctive styling and motorsport-derived engineering, ranging from AMG versions of mainstream Mercedes-Benz models to specialist sports cars. Mercedes-AMG is the performance-oriented extension of Mercedes-Benz. AMG products typically receive more powerful drivetrains, revised suspension and braking systems, distinctive exterior and interior treatments, and a stronger emphasis on acceleration and handling. The sub-brand spans sedans, coupes, SUVs, sports cars, and electrified performance models.

• Ultra-luxury vehicles · 2015

  Mercedes-Maybach

  Mercedes-Maybach extends selected Mercedes-Benz sedans and SUVs with more spacious rear accommodations, upgraded materials, special styling and additional comfort equipment. It serves customers seeking a more exclusive alternative to the standard Mercedes-Benz range. Mercedes-Maybach is the brand's ultra-luxury extension, positioned above standard Mercedes-Benz models through more elaborate styling, higher-grade materials, additional rear-seat accommodation, bespoke details, and exclusive equipment. Its range has included derivatives of the S-Class and GLS, as well as specialized high-performance and limited-production products.

• Light commercial van · 1995

  Sprinter

  The Sprinter is a large light commercial van sold in cargo, passenger, chassis and specialist configurations. It is used by logistics operators, tradespeople, public agencies and conversion businesses, and is available in multiple body lengths, roof heights and powertrain configurations.

• Battery-electric vehicles · 2019

  EQ range

  The EQ family comprises Mercedes-Benz battery-electric cars and vans, including the EQA, EQB, EQE, EQS and SUV derivatives. The range emphasizes quiet operation, connected interiors, long-distance usability and the gradual transition of the brand’s luxury portfolio toward electric propulsion.

• Executive sedan, estate, coupe, and convertible · 1993

  E-Class

  The E-Class is Mercedes-Benz's long-running executive vehicle line. It is positioned around refinement, passenger comfort, technology, and long-distance usability, and has historically been offered in several body styles. The line also functions as an important showcase for new infotainment, electrification, safety, and driver-assistance features.

• Mid-size SUV · 2015

  GLC

  The GLC is a core Mercedes-Benz SUV positioned around the C-Class segment. It combines a premium interior and road-focused comfort with the higher seating position and practical cargo capacity associated with SUVs. Depending on market and generation, it has been offered with combustion, plug-in-hybrid, and performance variants.

• Electric luxury sedan · 2021

  EQS

  The EQS is a flagship battery-electric Mercedes-Benz passenger car. It was designed to combine a long-range electric platform with the quietness, space, digital technology, and comfort expected of a large luxury sedan. The model forms part of the EQ family and represents the brand's effort to transfer flagship Mercedes-Benz attributes to a fully electric vehicle.

• 2026

  Mercedes-Benz recalls 30,064 S-Class, Maybach and AMG sedans in the US over front brake hose rupture risk

  Mercedes-Benz is recalling 30,064 vehicles in the US under NHTSA recall 26V638, covering certain S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, and Mercedes-AMG sedans built between February 2021 and late November 2024 (2022 through 2025 model years), because the front brake hose can weaken, leak, and potentially rupture, which reduces hydraulic pressure and increases stopping distance. The automaker says it is not aware of any crashes, injuries, or property damage tied to the defect. Dealers will replace the affected hose free of charge, and owner notification letters go out November 27, 2026. The expanded campaign follows a related campaign first opened in February 2025; Mercedes-Benz corrected the hose in production starting in late November 2024.

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• 2026

  Mercedes-Benz recalls thousands of vehicles over door-lock microswitch defect

  Mercedes-Benz recalled 58,822 vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2026 due to a manufacturing defect in a door-lock microswitch that could fail after water damage, potentially preventing the auto park feature from operating and increasing accident risk. Owners were advised to engage park and apply the parking brake, and to contact Mercedes-Benz to schedule free repairs.

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• 2026

  Mercedes-Benz Australia recalls over 58,000 vehicles over auto park defect

  Mercedes-Benz Australia is recalling 58,822 vehicles produced between 2018 and 2026 across several model lines because a manufacturing defect in the door-lock microswitch may allow water damage and failure, preventing the auto park feature from operating and increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement, injury or death. Affected owners will be contacted and advised to schedule a free repair at an authorised dealership once parts become available.

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• 2026

  Mercedes fined for missed post-race media duties

  Mercedes was fined €5,000 after George Russell missed mandatory post-race media duties at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The breach was of Article B10.1.4e of the FIA F1 Regulations, which sets out post-race media obligations. The event was recorded as a controversy note concerning the team's failure to ensure the required media duties were fulfilled.

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• 2022

  Brake-system corrosion recall

  Mercedes-Benz recalled nearly one million older vehicles after determining that advanced corrosion could impair braking-system components. The action was treated as a safety recall rather than a criminal finding.

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• 2022

  Mercedes-Benz recalls imported GLE SUVs in China

  Mercedes-Benz (China) Automotive Sales filed a recall plan and began recalling 639 imported GLE SUVs produced between February 17 and December 19, 2020. According to the recall information, the retaining clips for the fuel-tank pressure sensor may corrode and loosen, potentially affecting fuel-system sealing and creating safety and emissions risks.

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• 2022

  Mercedes-Benz fined over diesel emissions advertising

  South Korea's Fair Trade Commission fined Mercedes-Benz 20.2 billion won, finding that the company falsely advertised emissions performance and environmental-standard compliance for some diesel vehicles. Mercedes-Benz disputed the findings and defended its advertising claims.

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• 2022

  Lawsuit over Mercedes-Benz soft-closing door injury

  A lawsuit was filed involving a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 and its soft-closing door feature. Richard J. Kastigar, Jr. alleged that the soft-closing door amputated part of his thumb, and he took Mercedes-Benz to court over the incident. The lawsuit further alleged that the soft-closing feature lacks protective sensors and warnings. The event was reported on January 27, 2022.

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• 2022

  Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles over software-related safety risks

  Mercedes-Benz China Sales and Beijing Benz filed recall plans covering specified vehicles. Software issues could cause some engines to shut down after startup or prevent the rear-view camera image from appearing on the display, creating safety risks. The companies said they would provide free software upgrades, using OTA where possible and authorized service centers otherwise.

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• 2022

  EQC owners publicly reject Mercedes-Benz’s recall arrangement

  245 Mercedes-Benz EQC owners issued a joint statement rejecting Beijing Benz’s recall arrangement and raising questions and demands concerning the vehicles. Owners said they objected to the planned timing, which would leave them driving vehicles they considered defective for six more months.

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• 2024Dream Days

  United States

  Mercedes-Benz and Open Influence used creators on Instagram and TikTok to reinterpret the brand's Dream Days sales event. Participants created personal “Dream Mode” stories intended to connect Mercedes-Benz vehicles with aspiration, style, and individualized driving experiences.

  Outcome. The program brought a traditionally promotional event into short-form social media and aimed to increase awareness, consideration, and positive brand sentiment.

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• 2023Defining Class since 1886

  Global

  A brand campaign presented Mercedes-Benz as a luxury marque whose history of defining automotive categories began with the earliest Benz and Mercedes vehicles. A 360-degree global campaign linked Mercedes-Benz heritage with future electric mobility. Historical and contemporary vehicles were presented through a school-class visual concept, with the Concept CLA Class serving as the forward-looking product highlight. Outdoor placements began in several German cities around the time of IAA MOBILITY 2023.

  Outcome. The campaign extended across digital and out-of-home channels and reinforced the connection between the brand's historical authority and its electric-vehicle direction.

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• 2020EQC and “Blinding Lights”

  International markets

  A launch advertisement for the EQC electric SUV featured The Weeknd and his song “Blinding Lights.” The creative used a child’s question about electric driving to introduce the vehicle and make the new electric identity part of the established Mercedes-Benz brand.

  Outcome. The campaign connected the EQC with contemporary music culture and helped give Mercedes-Benz's early electric range a more youthful and entertainment-oriented profile.

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• 2018Best Never Rest

  Germany · Russia · International football markets

  Mercedes-Benz connected its partnership with the German national football team to a message about continuous improvement and reinvention during the 2018 FIFA World Cup period.

  Outcome. The campaign was distributed through social media, stadium communications, and wider brand advertising.

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• Justify Nothing

  Germany · International markets

  The B-Class campaign presented the vehicle as suitable for young families and varied lifestyles. Three television films highlighted safety, MBUX, and practicality, while the central message argued that customers should not need to defend their personal choices or everyday routines.

  Outcome. The campaign broadened the B-Class's appeal beyond a narrowly defined family-car audience and supported a more approachable expression of Mercedes-Benz marketing.

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• 2022

  Rename parent company Mercedes-Benz Group AGStrategy

  Background

  Following the truck-business separation, the former Daimler AG name no longer represented the principal identity of the remaining group.

  Action taken

  Daimler AG changed its corporate name to Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

  Aftermath

  The corporate name aligned the listed parent with its principal passenger-vehicle brand. The new name emphasized the Mercedes-Benz passenger-car brand and the group's premium and technology-oriented strategy.

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• 2021

  Separate Daimler TruckStrategy

  Background

  The group sought clearer strategic and capital-market identities for passenger vehicles and heavy commercial vehicles. The group reassessed its structure and sought to give its truck and passenger-car businesses greater strategic focus.

  Action taken

  Daimler Truck became an independent company, while Mercedes-Benz Group retained the passenger-car and van business. Daimler Truck was separated from the passenger-car-focused group through a corporate spin-off.

  Aftermath

  Mercedes-Benz’s corporate focus shifted toward luxury cars, electric mobility, software and light commercial vehicles. The remaining company concentrated more clearly on Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, vans, mobility services, and premium automotive technology.

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• 2019

  Create Mercedes-Benz AG for cars and vansStrategy

  Background

  Daimler reorganized its automotive businesses ahead of the later separation of heavy commercial vehicles.

  Action taken

  The Mercedes-Benz car and van activities were placed in a separate wholly owned subsidiary, Mercedes-Benz AG.

  Aftermath

  The structure supported the later independent listing of Daimler Truck and the parent company’s Mercedes-Benz identity.

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• 1998

  Daimler-Benz combines with ChryslerM&A

  Background

  Daimler-Benz sought a major international combination with Chrysler Corporation during a period of consolidation in the global automobile industry.

  Action taken

  The companies merged to create DaimlerChrysler AG in a transaction described by management as a merger of equals.

  Aftermath

  The transaction became controversial among investors, generated litigation over its characterization and governance, and was ultimately followed by Daimler's separation from Chrysler.

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• 2026.11.05

  Reported2026.11.05

  Mercedes-Benz announces window-integrated display technology[81]梅赛德斯-奔驰发布车窗集成显示技术方案auto.zol.com.cn

  Mercedes-Benz announced an in-vehicle display technology方案 with embedded LED displays in rear-window glass and holographic optical elements in the windshield. The technology remains in research and validation, and no production installation date has been disclosed.

• Unconfirmed

  Reported2026.11.02

  Two sponsors leave Mercedes amid Antonelli appointment[82]两家赞助商因安东内利获任离开梅赛德斯grandprix247.com

  Toto Wolff said two sponsors left Mercedes because the team chose Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton. The sponsors were not identified.

• 2026.11.01

  Reported2026.11.02

  Mercedes fined for missed post-race media duties[45]Mercedes fined for missed post-race media dutiescrash.net

  Mercedes was fined €5,000 after George Russell missed mandatory post-race media duties at the Mexico City Grand Prix, in breach of Article B10.1.4e of the FIA F1 Regulations.

• 2026.11.01

  Reported2026.10.31

  Mercedes-Benz Group reports third-quarter 2026 results[83]Mercedes-Benz Group公布2026年第三季财务成果speed.ettoday.net

  Mercedes-Benz Group reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results, including revenue of €30.7 billion and adjusted EBIT of €1.78 billion.

• 2026.10.27

  Reported2026.10.27

  Mercedes-Benz lowers 2026 earnings outlook[84]梅赛德斯-奔驰下调2026年业绩展望econotimes.com

  Mercedes-Benz Group AG lowered its 2026 earnings outlook, saying it expected Group EBIT to match the 2025 level rather than be significantly above the prior year. It also reduced the Mercedes-Benz Cars adjusted return on sales forecast to 2%–3% from 3%–5%.

• Unconfirmed

  Mercedes-Benz G400 passes China 3C certification[85]奔驰G400通过国内3C认证news.cheshi.com

  The Mercedes-Benz G400 has passed domestic 3C certification in China, a step toward market access; the article says it has not yet officially launched.

• 2026.10.22

  Reported2026.10.22

  Mercedes-Benz announced sponsorship of the Pink Polo Tournament[86]Mercedes-Benz宣布赞助Pink Polo马球锦标赛allafrica.com

  Mercedes-Benz by CFAO Mobility Kenya partnered with Nairobi Polo Club as the Pink Polo Tournament's official car sponsor. The tournament was scheduled for 24 and 25 October 2026 at the Nairobi Polo Grounds.

• Unconfirmed

  Traditional luxury brands offer vehicle discounts in Beijing[87]传统豪华品牌在北京推出车型优惠活动k.sina.com.cn

  A Beijing Lincoln dealership offered a limited-time price of 239,000 yuan for the Lincoln Nautilus two-wheel-drive Qihang Edition, alongside gifts and a trade-in subsidy. The article also reports that Lincoln, Volvo, Cadillac, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi had models with various promotional offers at Beijing dealerships.

• 2026.10.16

  Reported2026.10.19

  Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA extend strategic partnership[88]宾士与NVIDIA延长策略合作storm.mg

  Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA announced an extension of their strategic partnership to combine Mercedes-Benz automotive engineering and MB.OS with NVIDIA vehicle-computing, sensor, driving-software and safety technologies for developing next-generation driver assistance and automated-driving technology.

• Unconfirmed

  Reported2026.10.14

  Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 30,000 vehicles over brake line issue[10]Mercedes-Benz recalls 30,064 S-Class, Maybach and AMG sedans in the US over front brake hose rupture riskwsls.com

  More than 30,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have been recalled over a brake line issue that could make it harder for drivers to stop and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the front brake hoses for free, and owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on Nov. 27. Affected owners can contact MBUSA customer service or search NHTSA's recall database by VIN.

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8. 8EQC and “Blinding Lights”kobedigital.com
9. 9Mercedes-Benz recalls 30,064 S-Class, Maybach and AMG sedans in the US over front brake hose rupture riskmotor1.com
10. 10Mercedes-Benz recalls 30,064 S-Class, Maybach and AMG sedans in the US over front brake hose rupture riskwsls.com
11. 11Mercedes-Benz recalls 30,064 S-Class, Maybach and AMG sedans in the US over front brake hose rupture risktass.com
12. 12Mercedes-Benz recalls 30,064 S-Class, Maybach and AMG sedans in the US over front brake hose rupture riskfinance.sina.com.cn
13. 13Mercedes-Benz recalls 30,064 S-Class, Maybach and AMG sedans in the US over front brake hose rupture riskauto.sina.com.cn
14. 14Mercedes-Benz recalls 30,064 S-Class, Maybach and AMG sedans in the US over front brake hose rupture risktass.com
15. 15Mercedes-Benz recalls 30,064 S-Class, Maybach and AMG sedans in the US over front brake hose rupture riskeuronews.com
16. 16Mercedes-Benz recalls 30,064 S-Class, Maybach and AMG sedans in the US over front brake hose rupture riskfinancialexpress.com
17. 17Mercedes-Benz recalls thousands of vehicles over door-lock microswitch defectperthnow.com.au
18. 18Mercedes-Benz Australia recalls over 58,000 vehicles over auto park defectperthnow.com.au
19. 19Daimler recalls Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles over emissions issueso.canada.com
20. 20Daimler recalls Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles over emissions issuesmg.co.za
21. 21Mercedes-Benz recalls 744,852 U.S. vehiclesb985.fm
22. 22Mercedes-Benz recalls roughly 750,000 cars over sunroof detachment risknydailynews.com
23. 23Daimler announces recall of 744,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the United Statesthenationalnews.com
24. 24Daimler announces recall of 744,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the United Statesmoneycontrol.com
25. 25Mercedes agrees to settle HVAC mold lawsuitcarscoops.com
26. 26Mercedes agrees to settle HVAC mold lawsuitglobal.chinadaily.com.cn
27. 27Mercedes-Benz commits to corrective measures for affected Takata airbag vehiclesnine.com.au
28. 28Mercedes-Benz commits to corrective measures for affected Takata airbag vehiclesmiragenews.com
29. 29Mercedes-Benz announces recall of imported C-Class and GLC SUV vehicles in Chinaauto.sina.com.cn
30. 30Mercedes-Benz announces recall of imported C-Class and GLC SUV vehicles in Chinaauto.sina.com.cn
31. 31Mercedes-Benz announces recall of imported C-Class and GLC SUV vehicles in Chinaauto.hexun.com
32. 32Mercedes-Benz China files recall plan for imported vehiclesauto.people.com.cn
33. 33Mercedes-Benz China files recall plan for imported vehiclesdonews.com
34. 34Mercedes-Benz China files recall plan for imported vehiclesauto.sina.com.cn
35. 35Mercedes-Benz China files recall plan for imported vehiclesauto.people.com.cn
36. 36Mercedes-Benz China files recall plan for imported vehiclestoronto.citynews.ca
37. 37Mercedes-Benz China files recall plan for imported vehiclestech.sina.com.cn
38. 38Racing Point fined and docked points over brake-duct rulingformula1.com
39. 39Mercedes-Benz USA emissions settlement agreementthenextweb.com
40. 40Mercedes-Benz USA emissions settlement agreementsputnikglobe.com
41. 41Mercedes fined after tyre mix-up at Sakhir Grand Prixmoneycontrol.com
42. 42Qatar announces recall of 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK CLASS over airbag defect riskqatar-tribune.com
43. 43Qatar announces recall of 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK CLASS over airbag defect riskauto.sina.com.cn
44. 44BMW and Mercedes sued in Germany over climate targetsautospies.com
45. 45Mercedes fined for missed post-race media dutiescrash.net
46. 46Mercedes-Benz begins recall of S-class vehicles in Chinaglobal.chinadaily.com.cn
47. 47Mercedes-Benz recalls imported GLE SUVs in Chinaauto.sina.com.cn
48. 48Mercedes-Benz fined over diesel emissions advertisingkoreaherald.com
49. 49Lawsuit over Mercedes-Benz soft-closing door injurycarbuzz.com
50. 50Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles over software-related safety riskschinanews.com.cn
51. 51EQC owners publicly reject Mercedes-Benz’s recall arrangementfinance.sina.com.cn
52. 52Beijing Benz announces EQC recallworkercn.cn
53. 53Beijing Benz announces a planned recall of EQC vehiclesnews.cheshi.com
54. 54Mercedes-Benz files recall plan for 10,104 EQC vehiclesauto.cnfol.com
55. 55Mercedes-Benz Rus announces S-Class recall in Russiatass.com
56. 56Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 800,000 vehicles globallydw.com
57. 57Mercedes-Benz China recalls imported vehiclesauto.sina.com.cn
58. 58Mercedes-Benz China recalls imported vehiclesauto.cnfol.com
59. 59Mercedes-Benz recalls EQS and S-Class vehicles over infotainment software issueautoblog.com
60. 60Mercedes-Benz subsidiaries agree to settle Canadian diesel class actionwinnipegfreepress.com
61. 61Mercedes-Benz Vietnam recalls C200 cars for generator-related fire riske.vnexpress.net
62. 62South Korea vehicle recall for defective partseconotimes.com
63. 63Australian consumer watchdog sues Mercedes over Takata airbag representationscarscoops.com
64. 64NHTSA opens investigation into Mercedes Sprinter rollaway riskautoblog.com
65. 65Mercedes-Benz China announces a future recall of 3,329 imported GLE SUVs over rear reversing lightsfinance.sina.com.cn
66. 66VZBV files emissions-related lawsuit against Daimlerfinance.sina.com.cn
67. 67Mercedes-Benz announces recalls covering four vehicle batches in Chinafinance.sina.com.cn
68. 68Mercedes-Benz announces China recall of 2,600,677 vehiclesfinance.sina.com.cn
69. 69Mercedes-Benz announces China recall of 2,600,677 vehiclesauto.sina.com.cn
70. 70Mercedes-Benz announces recall of more than 2.6 million vehicles in Chinaworkercn.cn
71. 71GM and Mercedes-Benz recall vehicles fitted with Continental tiresdriving.ca
72. 72Mercedes-Benz US recalls SUVs over software errorbusinessinsider.com
73. 73Mercedes-Benz announces recall of 1,292,258 vehicles over emergency-call system errorgizchina.com
74. 74Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles over emergency-call location softwaretheautochannel.com
75. 75Mercedes-Benz Malaysia conducts Takata airbag recallmalaymail.com
76. 76South Korea fines Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Porsche over emissions datasc.stock.cnfol.com
77. 77Mercedes-Benz agrees to NHTSA settlement over recall handlingnationthailand.com
78. 78Mercedes-Benz China announces recall of 103 imported AMG GT carstech.sina.com.cn
79. 79Vancouver couple sues Mercedes-Benz Canada over alleged steering defectvancouversun.com
80. 80Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 147,000 vehicles in the US over engine-fire riskau.news.yahoo.com
81. 81梅赛德斯-奔驰发布车窗集成显示技术方案auto.zol.com.cn
82. 82两家赞助商因安东内利获任离开梅赛德斯grandprix247.com
83. 83Mercedes-Benz Group公布2026年第三季财务成果speed.ettoday.net
84. 84梅赛德斯-奔驰下调2026年业绩展望econotimes.com
85. 85奔驰G400通过国内3C认证news.cheshi.com
86. 86Mercedes-Benz宣布赞助Pink Polo马球锦标赛allafrica.com
87. 87传统豪华品牌在北京推出车型优惠活动k.sina.com.cn
88. 88宾士与NVIDIA延长策略合作storm.mg
89. 89梅赛德斯-奔驰第三季度汽车销量下降8%，电动车销量增长52%news.google.com
90. 90奔驰发布短片讽刺“速成车”k.sina.com.cn
91. 91梅赛德斯-奔驰推出七座电动GLB家用SUVrte.ie
92. 92奔驰长轴距GLE SUV在2026成都车展全球首发auto.zol.com.cn
93. 93梅赛德斯-奔驰发布2026款C级改款autocarindia.com
94. 94奔驰新一代C级车全球首发finance.sina.com.cn
95. 95梅赛德斯-奔驰印度推出AI自动车辆扫描仪timesofindia.indiatimes.com
96. 96梅赛德斯-奔驰宣布与远景动力达成电池供应合作finance.sina.com.cn
97. 97梅赛德斯-奔驰马来西亚发布S 580 e插电式混合动力车theedgemalaysia.com
98. 98Mercedes推出Mercedes-AMG EQEbusinessinsider.com
99. 99报道称奔驰计划于年底停产美国市场A-Classsetn.com
100. 100梅赛德斯-奔驰在不来梅附近启用电池物流中心automotivelogistics.media
101. 101梅赛德斯-奔驰宣布计划投资辉能科技paultan.org
102. 102辉能科技与宾士签署固态电池合作协议news.cnyes.com
103. 103宾士与Luminar宣布自动驾驶合作siliconrepublic.com
104. 104Mercedes-Benz 宣布收购 Luminar 股份theverge.com
105. 105梅赛德斯-奔驰与Art2People合作推出G级车NFT系列cointelegraph.com
106. 106LPL公布2022年春季赛合作品牌finance.sina.com.cn
107. 107梅赛德斯-奔驰马来西亚宣布洪灾援助优惠paultan.org
108. 108梅赛德斯-奔驰向皮肯斯县学院与职业中心捐赠车辆wcbi.com
109. 109梅赛德斯与 Kingspan 结束赞助合作bigissue.com
110. 110梅赛德斯-宾士与Factorial Energy宣布电池技术合作paultan.org
111. 111宾士与 Hartan 推出三款联名婴儿推车setn.com
112. 112Mercedes EQS 350 在德国开放订购electrive.com
113. 113奔驰宣布Vision EQXX概念车计划全球首发auto.sina.com.cn
114. 114梅赛德斯-奔驰美国国际宣布计划向阿拉巴马州学校捐赠车辆wtug.com
115. 115梅赛德斯-奔驰在中国推出升级版数字汽车金融流程workercn.cn
116. 116Mercedes-Benz 宣布计划在德国和英国推出车载指纹支付paultan.org
117. 117Hap Seng Star在马来西亚推出梅赛德斯-奔驰商品网店paultan.org
118. 118梅赛德斯-奔驰马来西亚推出本地组装的A级轿车和GLA SUVtheedgemalaysia.com
119. 119Mercedes-Benz在印度实施直面消费者销售模式thehindu.com
120. 120Mercedes在柏林推出EQA订阅服务carscoops.com
121. 121梅赛德斯-奔驰eActros正式投产auto.sina.com.cn
122. 122梅赛德斯-奔驰在慕尼黑车展全球首发四款纯电车型k.sina.com.cn
123. 123梅赛德斯-奔驰展示Vision AVTR脑机接口dailymail.com
124. 124SSAB与梅赛德斯-奔驰合作探索无化石燃料钢材businesstoday.in
125. 125宾士在台推出CLA限量黯夜版setn.com
126. 126RepairSmith完成4200万美元B轮融资prnewswire.com
127. 127长城汽车签署收购奔驰巴西工厂协议auto.sina.com.cn
128. 128梅赛德斯-奔驰据报计划投资400亿欧元研发电动汽车k.sina.com.cn
129. 129Mercedes-Benz 收购 Yasapaultan.org
130. 130'Make in India' is the new mantra: Mercedes rolls out first locally-manufactured GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe at Rs 76.7 lakheconomictimes.indiatimes.com
131. 131“3·15”前夕 奔驰主动召回车辆逾260万辆-经济-内蒙古新闻网economy.nmgnews.com.cn
132. 132《國際產業》賓士投入光達陣營 將入股Luminar - 財經chinatimes.com
133. 1332021 Mercedes GLA Debuts With 302-HP AMG 35, Car Wash Functionmotor1.com
134. 1342021梅赛德斯-奔驰北区全新长轴距C级车烟台地区上市发布-烟台汽车-水母网shm.com.cn
135. 135奔驰、宝马发布短片讽刺“速成车”，多家车企表态auto.jrj.com.cn
136. 136奔驰、沃尔沃紧急召回近4000辆车 安全气囊控制单元软件、液压制动单元等存安全隐患_个股资讯_市场_中金在线sc.stock.cnfol.com
137. 137奔驰电动大G发布！保留硬派SUV车架/动力超AMG G63_海外车讯-网上车市news.cheshi.com
138. 138奔驰发布2021款E级及AMG E53双门轿跑和敞篷车tech.sina.com.cn
139. 139奔驰发布最新版MBUX Hyperscreen EQS旗舰电动车将首次应用auto.sina.com.cn
140. 140奔驰发布GLA250e等三款A级插混车型，1.3T+电机组合auto.sina.com.cn
141. 141奔驰将发布新一代信息娱乐系统 首发搭载EQS车型finance.sina.com.cn
142. 142奔驰将继续推出基于MEA平台的EQ系列车型 C级电动车推迟至2024年auto.sina.com.cn
143. 143奔驰全新GLA发布 造型更硬朗/增PHEV车型auto.sina.com.cn
144. 144奔驰入股孚能科技：“去宁德时代化”加新chinaz.com
145. 145奔驰入股孚能科技持股3% 将共同研发电池tech.sina.com.cn
146. 146奔驰入股中国电池制造商孚能科技 合作商将分一杯羹（股）stock.jrj.com.cn
147. 147奔驰推出新一代智能手机应用 可让车主远程查看车辆状态_汽车评论_汽车_中金在线auto.cnfol.com
148. 148奔驰宣布将大裁员 欲到2022年底削减10亿欧元成本auto.sina.com.cn
149. 149奔驰宣布召回部分进口和国产C级车辆 共计125568辆auto.sina.com.cn
150. 150奔驰在中国启动召回近67万辆车：存在发生渗油风险finance.sina.com.cn
151. 151奔驰召回变更和扩大召回部分进口、国产E级两驱汽车auto.sina.com.cn
152. 152奔驰召回多车型，涉CLA、C级和E级汽车_汽车_中国江苏网auto.jschina.com.cn
153. 153奔驰召回近4万辆部分进口、国产C级和E级汽车-香港商報hkcd.com
154. 154奔驰EQC将推出新车型workercn.cn
155. 155奔驰EQS全球首发亮相：“迈巴赫式”双色车身，搭载MBUX Hyperscreen系统finance.sina.com.cn
156. 156賓士四門轎跑CLS小改款在台亮相 最快明年1月交車 | 汽車 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COMsetn.com
157. 157賓士E-Class公開小改款車型 今年夏季確認登場 | 汽車 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COMsetn.com
158. 158不用手点 Cerence推出Cerence Look 驾驶员可“语音+视线”与车交互finance.sina.com.cn
159. 159差速器螺栓或断裂 戴姆勒召回1700辆奔驰EQC电动汽车finance.sina.com.cn
160. 160车辆存起火风险 奔驰召回进口E级、AMG GT等车辆/共计4815辆auto.sina.com.cn
161. 161车身装配存隐患 奔驰召回7辆进口S级汽车_曝光台_汽车_中金在线auto.cnfol.com
162. 162传奇重获新生！奔驰全新SL敞篷跑车发布，4.0T V8双增压动力强劲k.sina.com.cn
163. 163存在安全隐患 奔驰召回部分进口A级、GLE SUV、C级等汽车auto.people.com.cn
164. 164存在安全隐患 奔驰召回部分进口A级、GLE SUV、C级等汽车_绵阳新闻网myrb.net
165. 165大众、宝马、奔驰召回近8000辆汽车auto.people.com.cn
166. 166大众、宝马、奔驰召回近8000辆汽车！主要存在这些问题…tech.sina.com.cn
167. 167戴姆勒、福田深化合作，将在华生产梅赛德斯-奔驰牵引车finance.sina.com.cn
168. 168戴姆勒拆分卡车业务finance.sina.com.cn
169. 169戴姆勒推出氢燃料电池概念卡车GenH2 续航1000公里可载重25吨tech.sina.com.cn
170. 170独家丨交易金额3亿欧元！长城收购奔驰巴西工厂更多细节曝光finance.sina.com.cn
171. 171多款车型存在安全隐患 梅赛德斯-奔驰召回部分进口AMG GT、C级和GLC SUV汽车- DoNews汽车donews.com
172. 172歡慶賓士X-Class停產 改裝廠打造最終限定版 | 汽車 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COMsetn.com
173. 173吉利汽车接手smart系列： 推出纯电动紧凑型SUVnews.zol.com.cn
174. 174极速270km/h的SUV小钢炮，奔驰发布全新一代AMG GLA 45S_新车上市_汽车_中金在线auto.cnfol.com
175. 175繼續主打車海戰術！賓士預告2年後推出全新T-Class | 汽車 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COMsetn.com
176. 176减振器存患 部分国产/进口E级扩大召回auto.people.com.cn
177. 177减震器存在断裂隐患！奔驰扩大召回1531辆进口E级tech.sina.com.cn
178. 178扩大投资、深化合作：戴姆勒助力中国高质量发展finance.sina.com.cn
179. 179雷军宣布小米、奔驰合作！9月7日敦煌见tech.sina.com.cn
180. 180梅赛德斯 沃尔沃 福特等全球汽车巨头起诉特朗普政府对中国零部件滥加关税voc.com.cn

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