Mercedes-Benz to expand production with new vehicle at Alabama plant
- Mercedes-Benz will add a new vehicle model to its plant in Alabama by 2027.
- The new vehicle will localize production at the Tuscaloosa plant, as stated by Mercedes-Benz North America CEO Jason Hoff.
- The Tuscaloosa County plant has produced over 4.5 million vehicles since 1997, with about 60% exported globally.
- Mercedes-Benz aims to deepen its commitment to the U.S. Market, which it has served for over a century.
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