Mercedes-Benz’s parent car manufacturer, Daimler, said the United States would no longer be C-Class production on Friday. As the automaker seeks to reduce losses, the sedan will drop production at the car manufacturer’s meeting facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Instead, the US plant will exclusively build SUVs for Mercedes-Benz. A Daimler spokesperson confirmed the decision with Roadshow and added, “A major factor behind this measure is that the Tuscaloosa plant is preparing to integrate the upcoming electric SUV models from the EQ product and technology brand into its operations. This will require certain construction projects.”
Class C will continue in Germany, South Africa and China.
Reuters reported that production adjustments are spreading to Mexico, where smaller Class A will stop production. At the aguascalientes car manufacturer’s factory, the workforce will focus on the small luxury GLB SUV. Class A production will also continue in Germany.
The production shuffling comes as Daimler posted better than expected quarter two financial figures amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, Mercedes-Benz’s sedan and van lineup clocked a $1.3 billion loss. As previously reported, Mercedes-Benz will take a closer look at some of its slower-selling variants within the C-Class and E-Class lineups. Coupes and convertibles , which aren’t nearly as popular as the sedans , could get the ax in the name of cost savings.
This was originally published on Roadshow.
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