[kach22i]

Wow, that's kind of crazy.

From 2-weeks ago:

Here’s Why Mercedes Is Killing All Its V8s
https://www.hotcars.com/heres-why-mercedes-is-killing-all-its-v8s-/

According to the leaked notice, it read that:

MBAG has prioritized its focus to comply with various global, external, and internal requirements, as well as several other factors, including but not limited to, challenges in the supply chain that have an impact on the product portfolio offered in the US market.

This doesn't mean that an E-Class sedan or GLS SUV won't be available. It just means that customers won't be able to take home the car with a V8 option. Instead, they'll be forced to go with another powertrain, something which Mercedes has already been working on as it has confirmed that the AMG C63 will be powered by a four-cylinder hybrid powertrain in the future. It's not clear whether this is a side effect of the ever-present chip shortage or emissions regulations, whatever the reasoning, Mercedes and their customers will certainly miss the V8 engine for the US market.