Mexico parts shortage hits production at Mercedes-Benz in Vance

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Parts supply shortages from Mexico mean that Mercedes-Benz will temporarily suspend production at its US plant in Alabama – Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) next week…

Parts supply shortages from Mexico mean that Mercedes-Benz will temporarily suspend production at its US plant in Alabama – Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) next week. The Tuscaloosa plant, which makes the GLS and GLE SUVs, recently reopened after a five-week shutdown caused by the coronavirus and was gradually increasing output. It will now suspend operations next Monday.

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