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2022
Mercedes-Benz recalls selected vehicles in China
Mercedes-Benz (China) Sales Co., Ltd. and Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. filed recall plans covering specified imported AMG GT and S-Class vehicles and domestically produced C-Class vehicles. Reported defects involved a potentially damaged front wheel speed-sensor harness, a potentially improperly welded rear-axle thrust-arm bracket, and rear brake-caliper bolts that might not have been tightened to specification. The companies announced free repairs or replacement measures for affected vehicles.
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.
2022
Mercedes-Benz announces battery supply partnership with Envision AESC
Mercedes-Benz announced a partnership under which Envision AESC will supply battery modules for the EQS and EQE electric SUVs and serve as a main battery supplier to support Mercedes-Benz EQ-series capacity in the United States.
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.
2022
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia unveils S 580 e Plug-in Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia unveiled the S 580 e Plug-in Hybrid in Malaysia on February 23, 2022.
2022
Mercedes-Benz announces an EQC recall
Mercedes-Benz issued an EQC recall notice on February 22; the article reports that the recall was scheduled to take place on August 15. The notice concerned a manufacturing deviation in the electric drive module, whose cooling system could have insufficient sealing and allow coolant to leak.
2022
Beijing Benz announces EQC recall
Beijing Benz filed a recall plan for 10,104 EQC electric vehicles, with the recall scheduled to start on August 15, 2022. A cooling-system sealing defect could cause coolant leakage and, in extreme conditions, reduce drive-module output power or prevent the vehicle from starting.
2022
Mercedes unveils Mercedes-AMG EQE
Mercedes unveiled the Mercedes-AMG EQE, a midsize performance sedan. The article says it was unveiled on Tuesday but was published on February 21, 2022; under the conflicting-date rule, the event date is set to the publication date.
2022
Mercedes-Benz files recall plan for 10,104 EQC vehicles
Beijing Benz Automotive filed a recall plan with China's State Administration for Market Regulation for 10,104 EQC electric vehicles. The recall is scheduled to begin on August 15, 2022, because a manufacturing deviation may allow coolant to leak from the electric drive module, creating a safety risk.
2022
Beijing Benz announces a planned recall of EQC vehicles
Beijing Benz filed a recall plan covering 10,104 Mercedes-Benz EQC vehicles produced during the stated period. The planned recall was to begin on August 15; the article attributes the potential coolant leak to a manufacturing deviation in the electric drive module's cooling system. The company said affected vehicles would receive a free replacement electric drive module after inspection.
2022
Report says Mercedes-Benz plans to discontinue the U.S.-market A-Class at year-end
A report said Mercedes-Benz had informed U.S. dealers that the A-Class would be sold only through the end of 2022 and would then leave the product line. Mercedes-Benz declined to comment on the report; the discontinuation was reported as a plan, not a completed action.
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. Their fuel-tank pressure sensor retaining clips may corrode and loosen, potentially affecting fuel-system sealing and creating safety and emissions risks.
2022
Mercedes-Benz opens battery logistics centre near Bremen
Mercedes-Benz opened a battery logistics facility near its Bremen plant, with logistics operations run with provider DB Cargo. The facility handles battery modules for the Mercedes-Benz EQE.
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.
2022
Mercedes-Benz announces planned investment in ProLogium
ProLogium said Mercedes-Benz was set to make a significant high-double-digit-million-euro investment in its battery business. The investment was described as supporting battery technology development and planned production capacity in Europe.
2022
Mercedes-Benz and ProLogium agree to develop solid-state batteries
Mercedes-Benz and Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium entered into a cooperation agreement to develop next-generation solid-state batteries, with milestones intended to enable integration into passenger vehicles in the second half of the decade.
2022
ProLogium and Mercedes-Benz sign solid-state battery cooperation agreement
ProLogium Technology and Mercedes-Benz signed an agreement to jointly develop and manufacture test vehicles equipped with solid-state batteries. Mercedes-Benz will invest nearly €100 million in ProLogium, with the investment directed to solid-state battery development and establishing battery production capacity in Europe.
2022
Lawsuit over Mercedes-Benz soft-closing door injury
Richard J. Kastigar, Jr. is taking Mercedes-Benz to court after alleging that the soft-closing door on his 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 amputated part of his thumb. The lawsuit alleges that the feature lacks protective sensors and warnings.
2022
Mercedes-Benz Rus announces S-Class recall in Russia
Mercedes-Benz Rus announced a recall of 1,082 S-Class (Type 223) vehicles in Russia because the front passenger airbag may malfunction. The airbag module will be replaced, and repairs will be free for owners.
2022
Mercedes-Benz and Luminar announce autonomous-driving partnership
Mercedes-Benz said it would work with lidar sensor maker Luminar to develop fully autonomous driving for Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation vehicles. As part of the collaboration, Mercedes-Benz planned an investment in 1.5 million Luminar shares, subject to certain targets.