Mercedes is considering a new A-Class plant in eastern Europe.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


 


According to Automobilwoche, the company is currently looking at sites in Poland and Romania.


 


The search is apparently at an early stage. Automobilwoche also said that Daimler would agree technical concepts for the next generation A- and B-class in spring. The next-generation model is due on sale in 2011.


 


“We want to produce significantly more than the 270,000 to 280,000 units that are currently produced,” Mercedes Car Group COO Rainer Schmückle told the German magazine. He added that producing in eastern Europe should help Mercedes achieve cost objectives that will help improve the competitiveness of the A- and B-class in their hard-fought market segment.


 


Schmückle added that the existing Rastatt plant is not under threat.


 


“The plant is an important production location for us.”

Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Continental has secured the Window Displays Innovation Award in the 2025 Just Auto Excellence Awards for its Window Projection solution, transforming side windows into dynamic, data-rich canvases. Discover how this compact projection technology and intelligent software are reshaping in-car UX and opening fresh revenue streams for OEMs and mobility providers.

Discover the Impact