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Official: Mercedes C-Klasse to be Built in the US

Following the recent wave of speculation surrounding a possible expansion of the Mercedes C-Klasse production to the US, the news was confirmed today by the German carmaker.

However, the move to the US will not come sooner than 2014 and does not mean it will cease production elsewhere until that year. As Mercedes says, "as of 2014, production of the C-Klasse will be concentrated at the Bremen plant with additional production in the United States for the local market."

From 2014 onwards, the Sindelfingen facility, where the C-Klasse is being built now, will become the SL, E-Klasse and S-Klasse production hub, in a move which is said to allow Mercedes to do without layoffs there until 2020.

"With the decision on our new plant for compact cars in Hungary, the reorganization of C-Class production as of 2014, and the production commitment for the E-Klasse and the S-Klasse, we have set the course for the future of our key models," Dieter Zetsche, Daimler member of the board said.

In addition to the new production plans, Mercedes also announced the so called “Sifi 2020” personnel concept, a plan put together with the company's labor council and aimed at providing alternative job opportunities.

"This long-term strategic planning will give us additional growth opportunities and will make a significant contribution towards improving our competitiveness.” Zetsche added: “This is the best way to protect jobs in Germany over the long term.
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