Mercedes to invest $4 billion in Alabama plant, marks 5 millionth vehicle built in state

Alabama Department of Commerce • March 31, 2026 • business

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Mercedes-Benz announced a $4 billion investment in its Tuscaloosa County plant by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to Alabama's automotive industry and marking a production milestone of 5 million vehicles at the facility.
The Tuscaloosa plant, Mercedes-Benz's first U.S. factory established in 1993, employs about 5,800 people and has attracted over $7 billion in investment, exporting 60% of its luxury vehicle output globally.
Company leaders and Alabama officials highlighted the skilled local workforce and the plant's role in transforming Alabama into a major hub for automotive manufacturing, with other automakers like Honda, Hyundai, and Mazda-Toyota also operating in the state.
The plant currently produces several Mercedes SUVs, including electric models like the EQE and EQS SUVs, with plans to add the GLC SUV to its production line in the coming years.
Mercedes-Benz’s U.S. operations include additional facilities and investments beyond Alabama, totaling over $7 billion, encompassing a van assembly plant in South Carolina and a research and development center in Atlanta.

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