US EditionMercedes-Benz to expand production with new vehicle at Alabama plant
- Mercedes-Benz revealed on Thursday plans to start manufacturing a key new model at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility by 2027.
- This move follows the Trump administration's imposition of 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and upcoming parts levies, prompting some automakers to localize production in the U.S.
- The company stated that the expansion supports its local-for-local approach, enhancing its connection with the North American region and enabling it to serve U.S. Customers more directly with the GLE and GLS models that originate there.
- Mercedes-Benz CEO Jason Hoff highlighted the company’s commitment to the U.S. Market by localizing another key model in Alabama, where around 60% of the SUVs produced are exported and the plant supports over 6,000 employees.
- The localization aims to deepen Mercedes-Benz's U.S. Commitment, enhance its Alabama operations globally, and possibly mitigate tariff impacts amid ongoing industry uncertainty.
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