**Mercedes-Benz Settles U.S. Diesel Emissions Claims for $120 Million**
Mercedes-Benz has agreed to a $120 million settlement with multiple U.S. states to resolve civil claims tied to emissions-rigging software in its BlueTEC diesel vehicles. The German automaker, which once marketed these models as "the world’s cleanest and most advanced diesel," reached the deal to address environmental and consumer protection violations stemming from the Dieselgate scandal.
Under the agreement, announced on Monday, Mercedes-Benz will continue a retrofit program to update affected vehicles with approved emissions software, incurring additional costs expected to reach tens of millions of dollars. The company stated that the settlement will not impact its bottom-line earnings, as provisions for the costs had already been accounted for.
The resolution closes the remaining U.S. legal proceedings against Mercedes-Benz related to the emissions scandal, which previously ensnared other automakers, including Volkswagen. The case highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny of diesel vehicle compliance in the automotive industry.
Source: https://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2025/12/22/334708.htm
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