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2021
Mercedes-Benz implements direct-to-customer sales model in India
Mercedes-Benz implemented its Retail of the Future model in India, under which it directly invoices customers for vehicles while dealers continue to provide test drives and deliveries.
2021
Mercedes launches EQA subscription service in Berlin
Mercedes launched a pilot subscription service in Berlin that bundles an EQA vehicle with insurance and other services, alongside a Power 7 e-bike subscription.
2021
Mercedes-Benz eActros enters mass production
Mercedes-Benz's all-electric eActros truck entered mass production. It will be produced on a new assembly line, and its battery pack is supplied by CATL.
2021
Mercedes-Benz Vietnam recalls C200 cars for generator-related fire risk
Mercedes-Benz Vietnam is recalling more than 1,700 locally assembled C200 cars produced from December 2014 to February 2018 after generator diodes could short-circuit, overheat coils and create fire risks. The corrective measure is a free engine-control software update at authorized dealers in Vietnam.
2021
BMW and Mercedes sued in Germany over climate targets
The source reports that BMW and Daimler were being sued in Germany for allegedly failing to meet carbon-reduction targets and not setting an official date to abolish the internal combustion engine. The source does not provide a calendar date for the lawsuit.
2021
Mercedes-Benz premieres four electric vehicles at IAA Mobility
Mercedes-Benz premiered four electric vehicles at IAA Mobility on September 6: the EQE, Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+, Mercedes-Maybach EQS Concept, and EQG Concept.
2021
Mercedes-Benz demonstrates Vision AVTR brain-computer interface
At the IAA Mobility car show in Munich, visitors could test-drive the brain-computer interface in Mercedes-Benz's Vision AVTR concept car for the first time.
2021
SSAB and Mercedes-Benz partner on fossil-free steel
SSAB said it had partnered with Mercedes-Benz to introduce fossil-fuel-free steel into vehicle production, with prototype body-shell parts planned for the following year.
2021
South Korea vehicle recall for defective parts
A South Korean transport ministry announcement covered a voluntary recall by six automakers affecting almost 49,000 vehicles because of faulty parts. The article identifies BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Hyundai Motor and Suzuki MAN Truck & Bus Korea among the brands involved; repairs or replacements were offered free of charge.
2021
Mercedes-Benz launches limited-edition CLA Dark Night models in Taiwan
Mercedes-Benz Taiwan launched limited-edition CLA 35 4MATIC Coupé and CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé Dark Night editions for sale in Taiwan, with deliveries expected to begin in January 2022.
2021
RepairSmith raises $42 million in Series B funding
RepairSmith announced that it had raised $42 million in a Series B round from investors including TI Capital, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche Ventures and Spring Mountain Capital.
2021
Great Wall Motor signs agreement to acquire Mercedes-Benz's Brazilian plant
Great Wall Motor and Mercedes-Benz signed an asset acquisition agreement for the Iracemápolis plant in Brazil. The source says the handover is the next step, so it does not establish that the acquisition has been completed.
2021
Australian consumer watchdog sues Mercedes over Takata airbag representations
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission filed a lawsuit against Mercedes, alleging that it downplayed the risks of driving vehicles with defective Takata airbags and that staff told customers the recall was precautionary. Mercedes disputed the allegations and said the recall did not require affected vehicles to be taken off the road before repair.
2021
NHTSA opens investigation into Mercedes Sprinter rollaway risk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation into 2019 model-year Mercedes Sprinter 2500/3500/4500 vans after receiving reports that some vans rolled away after being shifted into park; eight of 11 reported incidents resulted in crashes, and one person was injured.
2021
Mercedes-Benz and Beijing Benz expand recall to 40 vehicles over emergency-call software
Mercedes-Benz China and Beijing Benz announced an immediate expansion of a recall covering 40 imported and domestic vehicles. Their communication-module software may be disabled, preventing emergency-call services after an accident. The companies said authorized dealers would activate the software.
2021
Mercedes-Benz China announces a future recall of 3,329 imported GLE SUVs over rear reversing lights
Mercedes-Benz China announced that it would recall 3,329 imported GLE SUVs beginning April 29, 2022. A production-process deviation in a supplier's control-unit circuit-board assembly could cause the left rear reversing light to remain illuminated and fail to meet mandatory standards. The company said it would replace the affected control units free of charge through authorized dealers.
2021
Mercedes-Benz reports a planned €40 billion electric-vehicle investment
The article reports that Mercedes-Benz plans to invest €40 billion in electric-vehicle research and development between 2022 and 2030 and develop three new electric-vehicle platforms.
2021
Mercedes-Benz acquires Yasa
Mercedes-Benz acquired British electric motor company Yasa, which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary with its own brand, team and facilities.
2021
VZBV files emissions-related lawsuit against Daimler
The VZBV consumer protection organization filed a lawsuit against Daimler in Germany concerning alleged emissions-test defeat software in Mercedes-Benz GLC and GLK vehicles with OM 651 engines. Daimler said the lawsuit was unfounded and that it would challenge it.
2021
Mercedes-Benz launches Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC in India
Mercedes-Benz launched the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV in India, with prices starting at Rs 2.43 crore (ex-showroom).