Mercedes-Benz Metris van on its way out in US

Mercedes-Benz will drop the Metris mid-size van from its U.S. lineup after the third quarter of 2023, the automaker told dealers in a memo sent on Thursday and seen by Automotive News (subscription required). The stated reason is the end of production of the van’s 2.0-liter turbo-4, an engine that’s also available in the Sprinter full-size van…