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2021
CATL and Daimler Truck expand global partnership
CATL and Daimler Truck announced an expansion of their global partnership. CATL will supply batteries for the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul from 2024 and the partners will jointly design and develop next-generation cells and battery packs for trucks.
2021
Mercedes-Benz introduces two new EQA configurations
Mercedes-Benz introduced two new all-wheel-drive EQA configurations, the EQA 300 4Matic and EQA 350, for the UK market. The article says customer deliveries would take place over the following months.
2021
Mercedes-Benz announces recalls covering four vehicle batches in China
Mercedes-Benz (China) and Beijing Benz announced recalls covering four batches of vehicles, totaling 6,503 vehicles. The reported defects involved air-conditioning condensate drainage, steering-shaft components, sunroof bonding, and rear armrest bolts. The companies said they would inspect affected vehicles and replace or repair components as needed.
2021
Daimler unveils Mercedes-Benz EQS electric vehicle
Daimler unveiled the new 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS electric vehicle. The article reports that the vehicle is expected to arrive in U.S. showrooms in the fall; that future availability had not yet occurred at the time of the report.
2021
Mercedes announces technical director succession
Mercedes announced that Mike Elliott would take over from James Allison as technical director from July 1, while Allison would move to the newly created chief technical officer role.
2021
Daimler announced investment of more than €70 billion for 2021–2025
Daimler announced that it would invest more than €70 billion in research and development, real estate, factories, and equipment from 2021 through 2025, with most of the investment intended for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars.
2021
Mercedes-Benz announces recalls affecting more than 2.6 million vehicles in China
Mercedes-Benz (China) Sales Co., Ltd. and Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. filed recall plans covering three groups of vehicles. The recalls address emergency-call communication-module software or connectivity issues that could prevent accurate vehicle-location transmission or make emergency calling unavailable, potentially delaying rescue. The companies said they would provide free software upgrades or activation.
2021
Mercedes-Benz announces recall of more than 2.6 million vehicles in China
Mercedes-Benz China and Beijing Benz announced a recall of more than 2.6 million imported and domestically produced vehicles, scheduled to begin on April 12, 2021. A communications-module software design issue could cause the vehicle location automatically sent to the emergency call center after a collision to be inaccurate, potentially delaying rescue. The companies said they would provide free software upgrades, including over-the-air upgrades where possible.
2021
Mercedes-Benz announces China recall of 2,600,677 vehicles
Mercedes-Benz announced a recall in China covering 2,600,677 vehicles, planned to begin on April 12, 2021. A communication-module software design issue could cause the vehicle location automatically sent to the emergency call center after a collision to be inaccurate, potentially delaying rescue. The companies said they would provide a free software upgrade, using OTA where possible.
2021
GM and Mercedes-Benz recall vehicles fitted with Continental tires
General Motors and Mercedes-Benz issued recalls covering vehicles fitted with certain Continental tires that could lose pressure or shed tread because of a manufacturing defect. The affected vehicles were to have their tires replaced free of charge; the article said the two vehicle makers’ recalls would start on different future dates.
2021
Mercedes-Benz delays C-Class electric car launch to 2024
Mercedes-Benz announced that the launch of its C-Class electric car has been delayed until 2024.
2021
LIZHI audio product launches in Mercedes-Benz S-Class cars
LIZHI announced that its audio product had launched in Mercedes-Benz S-Class cars via Huawei Mobile Services for Car.
2021
Mercedes-Benz announces new EQC variants
A report says Mercedes-Benz EQC is set to add a new base version and an AMG Line version, with the same powertrain and battery-system specifications as the 400 4MATIC. The report describes planned variants, not a completed launch.
2021
Mercedes-Benz US recalls SUVs over software error
Mercedes-Benz US announced a recall of 41,838 vehicles over software that could cause a vehicle to pull to one side during a maneuver, increasing crash risk. The affected vehicles include specified 2020–2021 GLE and GLS models.
2021
Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles over emergency-call location software
Mercedes-Benz said it was recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles because emergency-call software could send responders to the wrong location after a crash. The notice also says Daimler Vans announced recalls of Metris and Sprinter vehicles.
2021
Mercedes-Benz announces recall of 1,292,258 vehicles over emergency-call system error
Mercedes-Benz announced a recall of 1,292,258 vehicles over an emergency-call system error that might provide responders with an incorrect vehicle location after a crash. The company said it was not aware of any resulting material damage or personal injuries. The recall was scheduled to begin on April 6.
2021
Daimler announces planned rename to Mercedes-Benz
Daimler said it would rename itself Mercedes-Benz, but had not announced a specific date for the change.
2021
Mercedes-Benz recalls new-generation S-Class vehicles over steering-linkage defect
Mercedes-Benz announced a recall affecting up to 1,400 new-generation S-Class vehicles worldwide because an unsuitable or undersized inner tie rod might not withstand driving pressure, potentially causing steering problems and increasing accident risk. Mercedes-Benz apologized for the additional workshop visit and urged owners to arrange an inspection; technicians would replace the part free of charge if necessary.
2021
Cerence launches Cerence Look
Cerence announced the launch of Cerence Look, a product that lets drivers and passengers interact with their surroundings using voice and gaze. The article says it was first applied to the Mercedes-Benz next-generation MBUX feature Mercedes Travel Knowledge.
2021
Williams and Mercedes expand technical partnership
Williams expanded its technical partnership with Mercedes beyond engine supply. From 2022, Williams was set to use Mercedes gearboxes and related hydraulic components.