Story no.260InternationalOngoingLaunches and reviews +1Notable Several countries (4)30 Oct → 5 Nov4 facts · 9 art.
Mercedes-Benz Electric GLC: International Launches and U.S. Postponement
The electric Mercedes-Benz GLC, the automaker's first model on the dedicated MB.EA-M platform, was presented for the first time in Japan and has received positive reactions in Germany. In India, it is launched in the 400 4MATIC version, locally assembled, with a 94 kWh battery and up to 711 km of WLTP range, with deliveries starting in mid-November 2026. In the United States, Mercedes-Benz has postponed the start of assembly in Vance, Alabama, to May 2030, extending its reliance on imports and U.S. customs duties.
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Ongoing story bringing together 4 events involving Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-Benz Group, in 4 countries (Allemagne, Inde, Japon and 1 more), followed from 30 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 9 articles from 8 sources (launches and reviews, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 03:30.
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LatestIndiaMercedes-Benz launches electric GLC in India at 78.50 lakh rupees
Mercedes-Benz is marketing in India the locally assembled electric GLC 400 4MATIC, with a 94 kWh battery and up to 711 km of WLTP range. Deliveries begin in mid-November 2026.
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Mercedes delays GLC production at its Alabama plant to 2030
Mercedes-Benz has pushed back the start of GLC assembly at Vance, Alabama, to May 2030, extending its reliance on imports and US tariffs.
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- Mercedes-Benz · 71,871 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 83 recall(s) in 12 months
- Mercedes-Benz Group · 4,364 reg. (France, Oct 26) · 85 recall(s) in 12 months
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| Articles | Outlets | |
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| United States | 3 | 2 |
| India | 2 | 2 |
| Japan | 2 | 2 |
| Canada | 1 | 1 |
| France | 1 | 1 |
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| Articles | Outlets | |
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| English | 5 | 4 |
| French | 2 | 2 |
| Japanese | 2 | 2 |
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