Mercedes-Benz confirms GLC production at plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama On May 12, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius confirmed that the company plans to build the GLC crossover at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama assembly plant starting in late 2027. Without disclosing its planned additional volume, he said that GLC output at the plant will be primarily for the North American market. The Tuscaloosa plant currently operates at approximately 87% of its 305,000...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in response to U.S. import tariffs. In a statement, the company said that it will shift assembly of a mid-range “Core” segment vehicle, tailored to U.S. customers, to its Alabama factory by 2027. The "Core" segment includes large-volume models, such as the E-Class and the GLC compact SUV. Group CEO Ola Källenius had already announced plans to expand in the U.S. when presenting Q1 2025 results the day before, and to use...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

nancial results. For Q1, the Mercedes Benz Group posted revenue of EUR 33.2 billion (down 7.4% YoY), EBIT of EUR 2.3 billion (down 40.7%), and net profit of EUR 1.7 billion (down 42.8%). Mercedes Benz Cars sales decreased 3.6% YoY to 446,300 units in Q1, 2025, due to strong demand for the E-Class, GLC, AMG, and G-Class helped to increase Top-End Vehicle sales to 15%. Mercedes-Benz Van sales decreased by 21.3% to 82,943 units. Regarding the 2025 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

6% in Q1 FY25. More than one in four vehicles sold during the fiscal year and Q1 were from this segment. The waiting period for some models, including the AMG G 63 and Maybach S-Class, has now been extended to up to 12 months. The Core Segment, consisting of models such as the C-Class, E-Class LWB, GLC, and GLE, remained the largest contributor to overall sales. The E-Class LWB, now offered in an E 450 variant, was the highest-selling model in th...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

n Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Alabama plant builds larger SUVs, like the GLE and GLS, as well as the EQE and EQS electric vehicles, which have been slow sellers. Approximately two-thirds of the Tuscaloosa plant’s output is exported to foreign markets. Mercedes-Benz most popular imported model is the GLC midsize SUV, with 2024 U.S. sales increasing by over 50% over the prior year. Starting at just under USD 50,000, the GLC has relatively smaller ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

en strategy. The new paint shop, set to open in spring 2028, will operate without fossil fuels and rely on green electricity. It is being built on the site of the former Assembly Hall 36, close to Factory 56 (where the S-Class, Maybach S-Class, and EQS are made) and Hall 46 (home to the E-Class and GLC). Using digital twin technology and AI, the facility will speed up construction and ramp-up time. Integrated into the MO360 Data Platform, it will...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

Mercedes-Benz tests upcoming BEV GLC SUV in extreme under zero temperatures On March 4, Mercedes-Benz announced the upcoming all-electric GLC model that will expand its best-selling SUV lineup. The model features EQ technology, ensuring versatility and practicality while maintaining the brand’s premium driving experience. The vehicle underwent rigorous winter testing in Sweden, proving its resilience in extreme cold. It is equipped with 4MATIC ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

Chery Malaysia launches Omoda C9 SUV; locally assembled Announced on December 12, 2024, Chery Auto Malaysia officially launched the C9 by Jaecoo (Omoda C9). This premium off-road D-segment SUV coupe measures 4,775 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, 1,671 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,800 mm. It is comparable in size to the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Toyota Harrier. The SUV is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter petrol engine producing 261 PS and 400 Nm of torque...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/12

the stage for the naming of the additional electric vehicles that launched: Q4 e-tron, Q5 e-tron, Q6 e-tron and A6 e-tron. For Mercedes-Benz, the strategy was to adopt a naming convention using “EQx,” with the first vehicle being the EQC. This vehicle is essentially the electric version of the GLC. Continuing with this naming convention Mercedes-Benz released the EQB and EQA, which are electric equivalents of the GLB and GLA, respectively. W...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

Auto Guangzhou 2024: Mercedes-Benz to launch 3 models, exhibit 29 models On November 15, Mercedes-Benz announced that at the Auto Guangzhou 2024, it will launch 3 models and exhibit 29 models. The models to be launched are the G 580 Edition One battery electric SUV, the new EQE battery electric SUV, and the 2025 GLC coupe SUV. Positioned as a luxury hardcore battery electric off-road vehicle, the G 580 Edition One is priced at CNY 2.17 million a...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

Green NCAP releases results of Honda Civic, Honda e:Ny1, Jeep Avenger, Mercedes Benz GLC, MINI Countryman, Škoda Karoq, and Subaru Crosstrek On November 7, Green NCAP released ratings of seven cars for eco-friendliness, including two Hondas: the Civic and the Honda e:Ny1, its first electric SUV. Other models reviewed were the Jeep Avenger, Mercedes Benz GLC, MINI Countryman, Škoda Karoq, and Subaru Crosstrek. Honda Civic is a strong alternative...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/08

gh-performance electric platform at the Mercedes-AMG Technical Center in Germany. Test drives for the development vehicles are set for this winter. AMG is known for pioneering high-performance SUVs over 25 years ago with the ML 55 AMG, AMG's current lineup includes six SUV models, such as GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, and EQE SUV with the G 63 as its flagship. This upcoming full-size electric SUV marks the sixth model AMG has fully developed, joining ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/07

Proton’s recent trips to China help boost vendor confidence / accelerate next-gen car development Announced on September 18, 2024, Proton, the Malaysian Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MECD), and two government agencies led suppliers of government-linked companies (GLC) to China to attend the “Market Access, Technology Transfer & Vendor Enhancement Program” in July. Held by MECD and led by the Malaysia Automotive Robo...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/19

Mercedes-Benz launches 2025 GLC 350e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid SUV in U.S. On August 23, Mercedes-Benz USA announced that the new plug-in hybrid variant of its popular GLC SUV model series, the 2025 GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV, is now available at U.S. dealerships, joining the already highly compelling plug-in hybrid family that includes the GLE 450e 4MATIC SUV and S 580e 4MATIC sedan. Prices start from USD 59,900. The hybrid system features a 134 hp electri...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/24

demand for S-Class luxury sedans. In Q4 2024, Factory 56 will operate in one shift instead of two. This follows the cancellation of the night shift last year, as sales of luxury sedans continued to decline in early 2024. Other parts of the Sindelfingen plant, including production of the E-Class and GLC models, are unaffected. Factory 56, built specifically for the S-Class and EQS, features the "Fullflex Marriage" system, allowing the production o...

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Mercedes-Benz India launches AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé and CLE 300 Cabriolet AMG Line On August 8, Mercedes-Benz launched the AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé and CLE 300 Cabriolet AMG Line for INR 11.05 million and INR 11 million respectively. The AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coup comes with a 1991 cc 2.0-Litre (M139) four-cylinder engine which produces power of 310 kW at  6,750 rpm and torque of 500 Nm at 5,000 rpm, while the CLE 300 Cabriolet AMG Line gets a 2.0...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/09

vehicle sales were down 13.4% YOY to 103,435 units in Q2. Sales declined 4.4% YOY to 208,860 units in H1. The company sees unit sales of Mercedes-Benz Cars at the prior-year level, with overall sales expected to rise in the second half of 2024, driven by the full availability of all new E-Class and GLC models and an increase in Top-End Vehicle sales. The company said that economic situation and automotive markets continue to be characterized by ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/30

nd existing products, availability of volume models, and an elevated customer experience delivered at retail level. There was sustained demand for vehicles across entry, core, and Top-End Vehicle segments. The SUV segment garnered 55% penetration to overall sales, based on performance from the GLA, GLC, GLE, and GLS SUVs. While the A-Class, C-Class, outgoing LWB E-Class, and S-Class topped customer preference in the sedan portfolio. It also witne...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/08

Mercedes Benz rolls out Automatic Lane Change for enhanced automated driving across Europe On June 19, Mercedes Benz introduced the Automatic Lane Change (ALC) function for partially automated driving across 33 European countries. Available in the Driving Assistance Plus Package, ALC can now be equipped on 15 models, including the C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, GLC, CLE, EQE, EQS, EQS SUV, and EQE SUV, either directly from the factory or via an over-...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/19

GLC Recycle partners with Volvo Bus Singapore for closed loop battery recycling On April 17, GLC Recycle (GLC), a leader in closed-loop battery recycling solutions, partnered with Volvo Buses Singapore for sustainable and responsible management of battery waste. In the collaboration, GLC will use its technology and expertise to establish a closed-loop battery recycling system for Volvo's hybrid and electric buses in Singapore. GLC will follow it...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/18