# Mercedes-Benz To Pay $150M Over 'Deceptive Practices'

> In the mid-2010s, the auto industry became embroiled in a years-long period of scandal, bad press, and economic damage caused by diesel engines and the emission rules surrounding them.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2063624/mercedes-benz-emission-device-settlement/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69556e2ec84de2db25f628e7)
- **Published:** 2025-12-31
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #mercedes #volkswagen #benz #deceptive #diesel #practices #scandal #actually
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