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Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Company typeAktiengesellschaft
IndustryAutomotive
PredecessorBenz & Cie., Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft
FoundedJune 28, 1926; 100 years ago (1926-06-28) in Stuttgart, Germany
Headquarters
Stuttgart
,
Germany
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Ola Källenius (CEO)
ProductsAutomobiles, vans, financial services
Websitemercedes-benz.com

Mercedes-Benz Group AG—previously known as Daimler-Benz, DaimlerChrysler, and Daimler—is a German-based global automotive corporation with its headquarters situated in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The company was established in 1926 through the union of Benz & Cie., recognized as the oldest automobile manufacturer worldwide, and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft. Over the years, it expanded and restructured via numerous acquisitions and divestments, notably acquiring Chrysler Corporation in 1998 and rebranding as DaimlerChrysler. In 2022, it separated its commercial vehicles division into Daimler Truck and adopted its present name.

The main brands under Mercedes-Benz Group include Mercedes-Benz, which produces passenger cars and vans along with its premium sub-brands Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Maybach. Additionally, the group holds significant shares in Daimler Truck, BAIC Motor, and Aston Martin. Since 2019, the Smart brand has operated as an equal partnership between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely.

In terms of unit sales, Mercedes-Benz Group ranks tenth among global car manufacturers, delivering approximately two million passenger vehicles in 2021. Financially, it stood as the seventh-largest automaker worldwide by revenue in 2023 and was placed 42nd on the Forbes Global 2000 list that same year. The group also provides financial services via Mercedes-Benz Mobility and is included in the Euro Stoxx 50 stock index. Its Stuttgart headquarters encompass administrative offices, a production facility, the Mercedes-Benz Museum, and the Mercedes-Benz Arena.

1926–1998: Daimler-Benz

The foundation of Mercedes-Benz Group traces back to an Agreement of Mutual Interest signed on 1 May 1924 between Benz & Cie. (established in 1883 by Carl Benz) and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft (founded in 1890 by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach). Although both companies continued manufacturing automobiles and engines independently for a time, they officially merged on 28 June 1926 to form Daimler-Benz AG (Aktiengesellschaft). It was decided that all their automotive products would bear the brand name "Mercedes-Benz". The "Mercedes" name originated from DMG’s prominent model series designed by Maybach and named after Emil Jellinek’s daughter—Jellinek being a DMG director who actively promoted the brand through motorsport. DMG had first produced Mercedes vehicles in 1902.

While the Daimler name had been licensed to various firms, Daimler-Benz did not secure full rights to use it within its branding; thus, "Mercedes" was adopted to represent DMG’s heritage. Karl Benz served on the board of Daimler-Benz until his passing in 1929.

Although primarily renowned for its Mercedes-Benz automobiles, during World War II, Daimler-Benz shifted much of its production towards manufacturing engines for German military aircraft, tanks, and submarines. Its vehicles were favored by leaders such as Hermann Göring, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Francisco Franco, and Hirohito. The company also produced components for German weaponry including barrels for Mauser rifles. Before the war, Mercedes-Benz extended dealer discounts to Adolf Hitler; during wartime, production was almost exclusively dedicated to military equipment. Daimler employed over 60,000 forced laborers from concentration camps during this period. After World War II ended, the company acknowledged its cooperation with the Nazi regime.

In 1966, Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH merged with Mercedes-Benz Motorenbau Friedrichshafen GmbH to create Maybach Mercedes-Benz Motorenbau GmbH under partial ownership by Daimler-Benz. This entity was renamed Motoren und Turbinen-Union Friedrichshafen GmbH (MTU Friedrichshafen) in 1969.

Daimler-Benz InterServices AG (Debis) was founded in 1989 to oversee data processing operations along with financial, insurance services, and real estate management for the group.

By 1995, MTU Friedrichshafen had become a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler-Benz.

1998–2007: DaimlerChrysler

In 1998, Daimler-Benz and the American automaker Chrysler Corporation combined through a stock swap in what was promoted as a "merger of equals," creating DaimlerChrysler AG. At a valuation of $38 billion, this transaction was the largest international merger of its kind at that time.

This union enabled Daimler-Benz's non-automotive divisions, including debis AG, to continue their growth trajectory, with debis generating revenues of $8.6 billion in 1997.

Questions arose from investors regarding whether the merger truly represented an equal partnership or was essentially a Daimler acquisition. This led to a $300 million class action settlement in 2003, while activist investor Kirk Kerkorian's legal challenge was dismissed in 2005. Amidst declining stock performance attributed to the merger, Chairman Jürgen E. Schrempp stepped down in 2005.

The integration process faced difficulties, with minimal sharing of vehicle platforms and limited realization of expected synergies. By 2002, the product portfolios largely remained separate; however, some collaboration appeared in models such as the Chrysler Crossfire, which utilized the Mercedes SLK platform, and the Dodge/Freightliner Sprinter vans that were rebadged Mercedes vehicles.

In 2000, DaimlerChrysler acquired Detroit Diesel Corporation, assigning its on-highway operations to Daimler Trucks North America and off-highway units to MTU Friedrichshafen—later divested to EQT Partners in 2005. That same year marked an alliance with Mitsubishi Motors aimed at expanding presence in Asian markets, resulting in shared platforms between the Mitsubishi Colt and Smart Forfour. Nevertheless, due to Mitsubishi's deteriorating performance, DaimlerChrysler exited its investment by 2004.

By 2006, Chrysler faced losses amounting to $1.5 billion and announced workforce reductions and plant shutdowns as part of efforts to return to profitability by 2008. That year also saw Toyota overtake Chrysler in U.S. market share, effectively displacing Chrysler from the traditional "Big Three" American automakers.

In early 2007, DaimlerChrysler considered divesting Chrysler, with General Motors reportedly expressing interest. Ultimately, in May 2007, Daimler agreed to sell Chrysler to Cerberus Capital Management for $6 billion, finalizing the transaction in August. Cerberus acquired an 80.1% ownership stake while Daimler retained 19.9%, subsequently rebranding itself as Daimler AG.

The agreement required Daimler to pay Cerberus $650 million to assume Chrysler’s liabilities. Cerberus invested $5 billion into Chrysler Holdings and $1.05 billion into its financial services arm; meanwhile, Daimler received $1.35 billion from Cerberus but directly reinvested $2 billion into Chrysler. Despite these efforts, Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection in 2009.

DC Aviation was established in 2007 from the former DaimlerChrysler Aviation division originally formed in 1998.[1]

2007–2022: Daimler AG

In May 2010, Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co., Ltd., operating under the brand "Denza", was founded as a joint venture between BYD and Daimler focused on manufacturing premium electric vehicles.[2]

November 2014 saw Daimler acquire a 25% shareholding in Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta, which was later sold back to MV Holding in December 2017.[3]

On August 3, 2015, Nokia divested its Here digital mapping division to a consortium comprising German automotive giants—BMW, Daimler AG, and Volkswagen Group—for €2.8 billion, underscoring their commitment to autonomous driving technologies.[4]

In 2017, Daimler broadened its footprint in mobility services by acquiring and partnering with various car-sharing startups including Turo, Flinc, and investing in companies such as Storedot, Careem, Blacklane, and FlixBus. The acquisitions of car-sharing platforms car2go and mytaxi (now known as Free Now) were integral components of its strategic shift from traditional vehicle manufacturing toward mobility solutions.[5]

Chinese automaker Geely's chairman Li Shufu became Daimler's largest individual shareholder in February 2018 by acquiring a 9.69% stake. Later that year in September, Daimler invested $155 million into U.S.-based electric bus manufacturer Proterra.[6]

In July 2019, BAIC Group purchased a five percent stake in Daimler; reciprocally, Daimler holds shares in BAIC’s Hong Kong-listed subsidiary.

By September 2019, Daimler declared it would halt development of internal combustion engines to concentrate exclusively on electric vehicle technology.[7]

In February 2020, a partnership with Twelve was announced aiming to produce the world’s first C-pillar component made from polycarbonate derived from CO₂ emissions—a step forward for Daimler’s carbon-neutral fleet ambitions.[8]

September 2020 saw Daimler agree to a $1.5 billion settlement related to violations of the US Clean Air Act concerning emissions testing misconduct.[9]

In February 2021, plans were unveiled for the company to adopt the name of its flagship brand Mercedes-Benz while spinning off its heavy commercial vehicle division into an independently listed entity named Daimler Truck. This truck segment commenced trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on December 10, 2021.[10]

According to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s 2021 World Intellectual Property Indicators report, Daimler ranked eighth worldwide for industrial design registrations under the Hague System—an improvement from tenth place recorded in 2019.[11]

Since 2022: Mercedes-Benz Group

On 28 January 2022, CEO Ola Källenius revealed that Daimler would be rebranded as Mercedes-Benz to boost the company's market value amidst a strategic focus on advanced electric vehicles. The rebranding officially took effect on 1 February 2022, with the company adopting the name Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

In 2023, Mercedes-Benz Group achieved vehicle sales totaling 2,491,600 units, marking a 1.5% growth. Notably, sales of luxury segments saw substantial increases: Mercedes-Maybach grew by 19%, G-Class by 11%, and Mercedes-AMG by 4%. Sales of fully electric passenger cars experienced a remarkable rise of 73%. Conversely, sales in the Core segment dropped by 2% to 1,096,800 vehicles, impacted by supply chain limitations and the rollout of the new E-Class model.

Business trends

Key financial and operational figures for Mercedes-Benz Group over recent years (fiscal year ending 31 December):

Year Revenue
(€ bn) 		Net Income
(€ bn) 		Assets
(€ bn) 		Employees
(k) 		Deliveries
(m)[lower-alpha 1]
2012 114 6.0 162 275 2.1
2013 117 6.8 168 274 2.3
2014 129 6.9 189 279 2.5
2015 149 8.4 217 284 3.0
2016 153 8.5 242 282 2.9
2017 164 10.5 255 289 3.2
2018 167 7.2 281 298 3.3
2019 172 2.3 302 298 3.3
2020 154 3.6 285 288 2.8
2021 133 23.0 259 250 2.3
2022 150 14.5 260 171 2.4
2023 153 14.2 263 168 2.4

Management

Since 22 May 2019, Ola Källenius has held the position of Chairman of Mercedes-Benz Group and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. As of , the Board of Management comprises:

2025 shareholder structure

According to information from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and Mercedes-Benz, the ownership distribution is as follows:

EADS shareholding

In March 2010, Daimler possessed a 22.5% equity stake in EADS. This holding was divested in April 2013 as EADS reorganized into the aerospace corporation Airbus.

Daimler-Benz AG (1926–1998)

  • Wilhelm Kissel (1926–1942)
  • Wilhelm Haspel (1942–1952)
  • Heinrich C. Wagner (1952)
  • Fritz Koenecke (1952–1960)
  • Walter Hitzinger (1961–1966)
  • Joachim Zahn (1966–1979)
  • Gerhard Prinz (1980–1983)
  • Werner Breitschwerdt (1983–1987)
  • Edzard Reuter (1987–1995)
  • Jürgen E. Schrempp (1995–1998)

DaimlerChrysler AG (1998–2007)

Daimler AG (2007–2022)

Mercedes-Benz Group AG (since 2022)

Expansion in North Charleston

On March 5, 2015, Daimler AG revealed plans for a $500 million investment to expand its North Charleston van facility, generating approximately 1,200 new jobs. This expansion aimed to produce Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans locally for the North American market. Previously, Sprinter vans were partially built in Germany and then shipped to the U.S. for final assembly to circumvent tariffs, a method that became inefficient due to growing demand. Before this enlargement, the plant employed roughly 100 workers. The Sprinter lineup available in the U.S. includes panel vans, crew buses, and chassis models with various lengths, roof heights, and engine configurations. The vehicle has been assembled and sold domestically since 2001.

Brands

Sales by business unit (2023)
Business Unit Market Share
Mercedes-Benz Cars 70.4%
Mercedes-Benz Mobility 16.8%
Mercedes-Benz Vans 12.8%

The Mercedes-Benz Group distributes vehicles worldwide under the following brands:

Previous

Facilities

The Mercedes-Benz Group maintains an extensive global network of manufacturing plants and research hubs. Major sites include:

City Country Function Number of Employees[lower-alpha 2] Established Operating Entity
Affalterbach Germany AMG engine production 2,600 1967 Mercedes-AMG GmbH
Beijing China Production of A-Class LWB, C-Class LWB, E-Class LWB, GLA, EQA, GLB, GLC L; assembly of Auman trucks; manufacturing and assembly of four- and six-cylinder engines 12,700 2005 Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd
Bengaluru India Research & Development center 5,800 1996 Mercedes-Benz India Pvt Ltd
Berlin Germany Production of engines, components, transmissions, and fuel systems 2,000 1902 Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Bogor Indonesia Assembly of A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLS models 700 1982 Inchcape Indomobil Manufacturing Indonesia
Bremen Germany Manufacturing of C-Class, CLE, GLC, SL, EQE models 11,500 1938 Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Buenos Aires Argentina Production of Sprinter vans and chassis 2,000 1951 Mercedes-Benz Argentina S.A.U.
Charleston, South Carolina USA Sprinter van manufacturing facility 1,700 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC
Düsseldorf Germany Sprinter van production 5,600 1962 Mercedes-Benz Group AG
East London South Africa C-Class sedan manufacturing 3,000 1948 Mercedes-Benz South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Fuzhou China Assembly of Vito, V-Class and Sprinter vans 2,600 2007 Fujian Benz Automotive Co., Ltd.
Hamburg Germany Production of axles and components; steering columns; exhaust emission technologies; lightweight structural parts 2,100 1935 Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Kecskemét Hungary Manufacturing of A-Class, B-Class, CLA & EQB models 4,500 2008 Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Hungary Kft.
Kölleda Germany Production of four-cylinder petrol engines; four- and six-cylinder diesel engines 1,200 2002 Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Ludwigsfelde Germany Sprinter van production facility 2,000 1936 Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Pekan Malaysia - 2005 HICOM Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Pune India Production of C-Class, E-Class, GLE, S-Class and EQS models; Research & Development operations 1,000 1994 Mercedes-Benz India Pvt Ltd
Rastatt Germany Manufacturing of A-Class, B-Class & GLA; production of EQA model 6,100 1992 Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Samut Prakan Thailand 78 1998 Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Co., Ltd.
Sindelfingen Germany Manufacture of E-Class (sedan and estate), S-Class and EQS; AMG GT production; Research & Development center 21,500[lower-alpha 3] 1915 Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Stuttgart Germany Headquarters; production of engines; axles; transmissions; foundry and forging operations; Research & Development facilities 17,973 1904 Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Vance, Alabama USA Production of GLE and GLS SUVs; EQE SUV and EQS SUV manufacturing 6,100 1995 Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc.
Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain Manufacturing site for Vito and V-Class models 4,700 1954 Mercedes-Benz Espana, S.A.U.


Holdings

In 2015, Daimler possessed major equity interests in multiple enterprises:

Prior to 2011, Daimler owned shares in McLaren Group and retained a 25% interest in MV Agusta until 2017. In 2014, the company divested its 50% stake in Engine Holding to Rolls-Royce Holdings, now operating under the name Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG. Previously, Daimler controlled 50.1% of Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation based in Canada, which ceased operations in 2018.

Joint ventures and alliances

Sales distribution by region (2024)
Region Percentage
Europe 25.5%
United States 24.0%
China 15.9%
Germany 14.9%
Asia (excluding China) 11.3%
Other markets 5.7%
North America (excluding US) 2.8%

FAW and Beijing Automotive Group

Between 1986 and 1989, Daimler collaborated with FAW Group to assemble the Mercedes-Benz W123 sedans in China, producing a total of 828 units in Changchun.

The joint venture initially named Beijing Jeep, formed between Chrysler and BAIC Motor, was rebranded as Beijing Benz in 2004 following the establishment of DaimlerChrysler, with Mercedes-Benz production commencing in 2006. This partnership has persisted under Daimler AG.

In February 2013, Daimler became the first Western car manufacturer to acquire a 12% equity interest in BAIC Motor.

Additionally, Daimler works with China's Foton Motor, a subsidiary of BAIC, to produce Auman trucks.

Force Motors

Since the 1950s, Daimler has maintained a partnership with Force Motors, permitting the use of the OM616 engine in the Force Gurkha and Trax vehicles.

Fujian Benz

Daimler established a joint venture named Fujian Benz (initially Fujian Daimler Automotive Co.) in 2007 alongside Fujian Motors Group and China Motor Corporation.

SsangYong Motors

From 1990 until 2010, SsangYong collaborated with Daimler-Benz to develop SUVs utilizing Mercedes-Benz technology. This alliance enabled SsangYong to access new markets leveraging Mercedes-Benz’s infrastructure while providing Mercedes with a competitor within the expanding SUV segment. The partnership resulted in the creation of the Musso, which was initially marketed by Mercedes-Benz before being sold by SsangYong.

SsangYong continued to benefit from this cooperation by producing a rebranded version of the Mercedes-Benz MB100, known as the Istana, and integrating Daimler components such as engine and transmission in the second-generation Korando, transmission systems in the Rexton, chassis and transmission for the Chairman H, and transmission for the Kyron.

Moreover, SsangYong collaborated with Daewoo Motors to distribute models including Chairman, Korando, Istana, and Musso across South Korea and other Asian markets. Subsequently, SsangYong partnered with SAIC (Roewe) to rebadge the Chairman W as Roewe R95/850 and the Kyron as Roewe W5 for the Chinese market; these vehicles also featured the Mercedes-Benz 5G-Tronic transmission. SAIC’s longstanding association with Daimler dates back to 1964 through the Shanghai SH760 model utilizing an adapted W121 chassis. Additionally, Micro rebranded SsangYong models such as Kyron, Actyon, and Rexton fitted with Mercedes-Benz engines.

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi and Daimler Partnership

On 7 April 2010, executives Carlos Ghosn of Renault-Nissan and Dieter Zetsche of Daimler announced a strategic partnership among the three corporations. Early outcomes by 2012 featured shared powertrains, such as the Infiniti Q50 equipped with Mercedes diesel engines, and the Renault Kangoo being rebadged and marketed as the Mercedes-Benz Citan.

Electric

In 2009, Daimler AG collaborated with utility provider RWE AG to initiate "E-Mobility Berlin," a joint venture focused on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. After conducting pilot programs with Tesla in 2009, Daimler commenced production of the Smart electric drive utilizing Tesla’s battery technology and made a temporary equity investment in Tesla to aid its financial stability.

Daimler's partnership with BYD resulted in launching the Denza brand. In 2016, ACCUMOTIVE, a Daimler subsidiary, introduced stationary battery systems capable of storing up to 20 kWh of energy generated from solar panels. In May 2017, Daimler revealed plans to invest €1.5 billion into battery innovation, including opening a production facility in Kamenz.

By September 2019, Daimler redirected its internal combustion engine development efforts toward electric propulsion technologies, positioning electrification as a core element of its future direction. Its research division developed a graphene-based battery cell chemistry that is fully recyclable without employing rare or hazardous metals.

Since 2019, all-electric models have been sold under the Mercedes-EQ sub-brand.

Fuel Cell

Daimler has been actively advancing fuel cell vehicle technology, presenting concept models such as the 2002 Mercedes-Benz F-Cell and the hydrogen-powered Mercedes-Benz Citaro bus. In 2013, Daimler joined forces with the Renault-Nissan alliance and Ford to accelerate fuel cell research aimed at commercial production by 2017.

Hybrid

The first hybrid passenger vehicle from Mercedes-Benz was the S-Class 400 Hybrid, introduced in 2009 following the earlier debut of the Citaro Hybrid bus in 2007. Both Daimler Trucks and Mitsubishi Fuso have conducted trials for hybrid commercial vehicles, including models like the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid and the Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star Eco Hybrid bus.

Biofuel Research

Daimler partners with Archer Daniels Midland Company and Bayer CropScience to cultivate the semi-evergreen shrub jatropha curcas as a renewable biofuel feedstock, aiming to develop more sustainable energy alternatives.

Formula One

On 16 November 2009, Daimler alongside Aabar Investments acquired a controlling interest of 75.1% in Brawn GP, with Daimler holding a 45.1% share. The team was renamed Mercedes GP, based in Brackley, UK, retaining Ross Brawn as team principal. This transaction prompted Daimler to divest its stake in McLaren, finalized by 2011; however, Mercedes continued supplying engines and sponsorship support until 2014.

By February 2011, Daimler and Aabar acquired the remaining 24.9% ownership from team management. In November 2012, Aabar exited by selling its shares, resulting in Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team becoming fully owned by Daimler.

Daimler owns Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, which provides engines to multiple teams including Aston Martin, Williams, McLaren, and Mercedes AMG Petronas as of 2024.

O-Bahn

The concept of the O-Bahn system was initially developed by Daimler-Benz to enable buses to bypass traffic delays by utilizing tram tunnels in Essen, Germany. Nevertheless, the system was ultimately put into operation in Adelaide, Australia.

Bribery and corruption

On 1 April 2010, Daimler AG's subsidiaries in Germany and Russia admitted guilt to bribery allegations brought forth by the U.S. Justice Department and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Daimler agreed to a settlement amounting to US$185 million but remained bound by a two-year deferred prosecution agreement, mandating cooperation with regulatory bodies, implementation of internal controls, and enhanced compliance protocols. Noncompliance would trigger more severe consequences.

The former FBI director Louis J. Freeh was appointed as an independent monitor to supervise Daimler’s compliance with anti-bribery regulations.

U.S. authorities charged Daimler executives and their subsidiaries with disbursing around $56 million in bribes between 1998 and 2008 through over 200 transactions spanning at least 22 nations, including China, Russia, Turkey, and Nigeria. These illicit payments facilitated $1.9 billion in business revenue alongside $91.4 million in unlawful profits.

The investigation commenced following revelations from whistleblower David Bazzetta, an ex-auditor who was dismissed after exposing covert bank accounts used by Mercedes-Benz divisions in South America for bribery purposes. Despite efforts to suppress his disclosures through settlement negotiations, the U.S. criminal inquiry advanced.

Bribery schemes frequently involved inflating client invoices, with surplus funds directed to officials via lavish perks such as luxury trips, armored vehicles, and extravagant presents—including a gold box and thousands of copies of the manifesto Ruhnama authored by Turkmenistan’s former dictator Saparmurat Niyazov.

Daimler also breached the United Nations' Oil-for-Food Programme regulations by providing kickbacks amounting to 10% of contract values to Iraqi government officials under Saddam Hussein’s regime. This resulted in over $4 million in illicit gains from sales of vehicles and spare parts.

Some illicit payments were funneled through U.S.-based shell companies and bank accounts to conceal their origin. Prosecutors highlighted a corporate environment that treated bribery as an accepted business norm.

"By employing offshore accounts, intermediaries, and misleading pricing strategies, Daimler regarded foreign bribery as standard operating procedure," stated Justice Department official Mythili Raman. SEC enforcement chief Robert Khuzami characterized the corruption at Daimler as deeply entrenched.

Under the terms of the agreement, Daimler subsidiaries acknowledged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits bribing foreign officials to obtain contracts. Since Daimler AG was listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "DAI," U.S. authorities exercised jurisdiction over its worldwide operations.

Judge Richard J. Leon sanctioned the plea agreement, describing it as a "just resolution." In 2020, Daimler consented to pay $2.2 billion in settlements related to diesel emissions fraud imposed by U.S. and California regulators.

United States

In March 2024, employees at the Mercedes-Benz facility located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama lodged complaints with the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), accusing the automaker of unlawfully disciplining staff members as a form of retaliation for their efforts to organize under the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. Following a unionization vote defeat at the plant in May 2024, the UAW submitted an official complaint to the NLRB requesting a rerun of the election. The union charged Mercedes-Benz with engaging in "egregious violations," highlighting practices such as mandatory anti-union meetings, selective drug testing aimed at union advocates, and unlawful dismissals of employees supporting the UAW.

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