German carmaker Mercedes-Benz announced business had gone better than expected in 2021 despite semiconductor shortages, leading to an increase in its share price on Friday. The German automotive giant Mercedes-Benz Group, formerly known as Daimler, reported strong preliminary financial results for the year 2021, exceeding its own expectations. Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans segment now expects full-year adjusted EBIT of around €14 billion ($15.9 billion) and an adjusted return on sales of 12.7% in the full year, exceeding the guidance range of 10 to 12%. In the fourth quarter, Mercedes-Benz Cars & …