Mercedes expands US manufacturing for China-bound model
Mercedes-Benz is expanding its production capacities in the US, with the China-bound R-Class to be made at AM General in Indiana from this summer.
The Tuscaloosa plant, which will be gradually be released from this process, will then be used for the M-Class, the GL-Class and the new GLE Coupé due in summer.
“Within our growth strategy we are expanding our global production network and will additionally use the capacities of a contract manufacturer. We are thus increasing flexibility and continue to improve our competitiveness,” says Markus Schäfer, head of manufacturing and supply chain management.
Production capacity of the Tuscaloosa plant is planned to reach more than 300,000 units this year.
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class has been offered exclusively in China since 2013.
