Mercedes-Benz M-Class – Vance, Alabama
Mercedes-Benz R-Class – Vance, Alabama

Two of the hottest new Mercedes models for 2006 are assembled in Alabama. The M-Class is a sport-utility vehicle, and the R-Class is a concoction known as a “sport-tourer,” which translates into “station wagon” if we’re using our 1970s thesaurus. Either offers impressive levels of luxury, high-tech engineering, and a made-in-America label.