1. “The growth of Mercedes-Benz production in Alabama”

2. 2 Hans-Heinrich Weingarten DaimlerChrysler AG Executive Vice President Mercedes Car Group, Production

3. 3 The New 2006 M-Class

4. 4 The New R-Class Grand Sports Tourer

5. 5 Tuscaloosa Plant Ramp-Up 2006 W164 US V251 US W164 ECE/ROW V/W251 ECE M-Class R-Class 2005

6. 6 Bill Taylor President & CEO Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.

7. 7 Tuscaloosa Plant 1997

8. 8 Original Plant (1.2 million sq. ft.)

9. 9 New Paint Shop

10. 10 Expanded Body Shop

11. 11 New Assembly Shop Total plant: 3 million sq. ft under one roof

12. 12 Today - More than $1 billion investment