On Monday (local time), Letitia James, the Attorney General of New York State in the U.S., announced that Mercedes - Benz has inked a $149.6 million (roughly equivalent to RMB 1.054 billion) settlement deal with 48 U.S. states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. This settlement aims to put an end to the investigations surrounding allegations of diesel vehicle emissions cheating. In the American context, such multi - state legal actions are a significant way to hold large corporations accountable for environmental and consumer - related violations. The scale of this settlement reflects the seriousness of the issue at hand. The agreement pertains to approximately 39,565 vehicles in the U.S. market. As part of the settlement, Mercedes - Benz is obligated to take several actions. Firstly, it must pay compensation. Secondly, it needs to install software that complies with regulations for vehicle owners. This is in line with the common practice in the automotive industry where software updates are used to rectify emissions - related issues. Thirdly, the company is required to offer extended warranty services. This is a crucial step as it provides consumers with added protection and confidence in their vehicles. Additionally, Mercedes - Benz will compensate each vehicle owner with $2,000. However, it's important to note that this agreement is still pending final court approval, which is a standard legal procedure in the United States to ensure the fairness and legality of the settlement.