Mercedes-Benz is set to shake up its U.S. operations with a major shift in its research and development strategy. The German automaker plans to establish a new research and development hub near its U.S. headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia, this summer, marking a significant investment in the region. Located just north of Atlanta, the new hub will serve as a central hub for innovation, driving Mercedes-Benz's efforts to stay at the forefront of automotive technology. However, the move comes at the cost of a technology and engineering facility in another location, sparking questions about the future of the affected site and its employees.


Mercedes-Benz plans to open a new R&D hub this summer near its U.S. headquarters in Sandy Springs, Ga., north of Atlanta, and will close a technology and engineering facility in C ...