"German Automaker Shifts Gears: Mercedes-Benz to Open New R&D Hub in Georgia, Closing Facility Elsewhere. In a move that signals significant changes in the company's research and development strategy, Mercedes-Benz is set to open a brand-new research and development (R&D) hub near its U.S. headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia, this summer. The new facility will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together top talent and cutting-edge technology to drive the development of the company's future vehicles. However, the move comes with a trade-off, as Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to close a technology and engineering facility in another location, sparking questions about the impact on local jobs and the company's long-term commitment to the area."
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 ...
