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Alabama-built Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to start at $77,900

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The EQE SUV is produced in the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, while the battery factory in nearby Bibb County supplies the batteries for this model as well as for the EQS SUV. Similar to the EQS SUV, all models will be offered in Premium, Exclusive and Pinnacle Trims for the US market.

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Mazda, Toyota select Alabama for $1.6B new US auto manufacturing plant

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Mazda and Toyota have selected Huntsville, Alabama as the site of their new joint-venture manufacturing plant. The site for the new plant is in Huntsville, located approximately 14 miles from Toyota’s Alabama plant (Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc.). The joint venture represents a $1.6-billion

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Toyota investing $383M in US engine production

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Toyota will invest $383 million in four of its US manufacturing plants—in Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee—to support the production of four-cylinder engines, including options for hybrid electric vehicles. These investments allow us to meet customer needs and quickly respond to an evolving market. 222 million.

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Genesis Electrified GV70 makes North American debut

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Production of the Electrified GV70 is expected to start this December at the brand’s Montgomery, Alabama manufacturing facility. The first public showing of the Electrified GV70 in the US market will take place during the LA Auto Show from 18-27 November at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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Mercedes-Benz to set up EV production in US, battery plant; $1B investment in Alabama

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The company plans to produce EQ-branded SUV models at MBUSI (Mercedes-Benz US International), its Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility. Final details of the plans are still being worked on in partnership with the State of Alabama. Mercedes-Benz exports more than 70% of its SUVs to markets around the globe.

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Report: Genesis GV70 EV headed for Alabama production

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starting early next year, according to a report from Business Korea, citing plans revealed to the labor union at a home-market plant. Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand is planning to make a fully electric version of its new GV70 crossover in the U.S.

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Toyota to increase V6 engine production in Alabama

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The expansion will allow Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Inc. This V6 line addition continues to reflect our growing optimism for an improving North American market, and we continue to study more localization in North America. Toyota will invest approximately $80 million its Huntsville, Ala. A new 300,000 sq. million per year.

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