Mercedes-Benz agreed to pay nearly $150 million to settle allegations from 50 U.S. states regarding emissions cheating software installed in over 211,000 diesel vehicles.The deal, announced on Dec 22, 2025, follows a previous $1.5 billion settlement with the DOJ and California regulators over claims that defeat devices bypassed emissions standards.While Mercedes-Benz denies any liability, the agreement resolves remaining legal cases and provides $2,000 to eligible owners for installing approved software modifications.