Mercedes and the emerging markets

Mercedes has announced it will proceed with the installation of M-Class and GL outside the Tuscaloosa plant in the U.S. in three units in India, Thailand and Indonesia.

Later this year, the final assembly of the Mercedes-benz M-Class, using SKD kits, acronym for semi-knocked-down, ie full body and other vehicle components, will begin in each of these markets. The kits are produced in Tuscaloosa, prepared for shipment and sent to the factory for final assembly.