Mercedes to end production of X-class pickup

The X class was intended to be a core pillar of a global growth strategy for Mercedes-Benz Vans.

January 31, 2020 01:41 PM

FRANKFURT -- Mercedes-Benz is killing off its X-class pickup, a model that was supposed to expand the global reach of its commercial vehicles division and reduce the unit's dependence on the Sprinter large van.

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