Story no.260InternationalOngoingLaunches and reviews +1Notable Several countries (5)30 Oct → 5 Nov7 facts · 15 art.
Mercedes-Benz electric GLC: launch and US production delay
Mercedes-Benz presented the electric GLC in Japan, the first model from the manufacturer to use the MB.EA-M platform, ahead of launches and tests on several markets. In India, the SUV is sold in a locally assembled 400 4MATIC version, 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 delayed the start of assembly in Vance, Alabama, until May 2030, extending its reliance on imports and US tariffs. Sub-events also show positive reactions in Germany and a test drive in Belgium, while India becomes the fourth global production site for the model and the second kit assembly site after Thailand.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 7 events involving Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz Group, General Motors and 1 more, in 5 countries (Allemagne, Inde, États-Unis and 2 more), followed from 30 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 15 articles from 13 sources (launches and reviews, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 20:21.
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Timeline
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- 20h21
LatestUnited StatesGM discusses technician shortage and Mercedes delays GLC launch in the US
GM executive Duncan Aldred addresses the shortage of technicians at US dealerships, while Mercedes-Benz explains the delay in production of the electric GLC at its Alabama plant.
Automotive News
- 16h30
Mercedes-Benz démarre l'assemblage du GLC électrique à Chakan, en Inde
Mercedes-Benz assemble désormais le GLC électrique à partir de kits démontés importés dans son usine de Chakan, près de Pune, quatrième site de production mondial du modèle et deuxième site d'assemblage en kits après la Thaïlande.
electrive.comelectrive.net
- 10h42
BelgiumEssai du Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic Electric
La presse belge publie un essai du Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic Electric, version haut de gamme du SUV électrique de la marque.
Moniteur Automobile
- 15h05
Mercedes-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.
rushlane.comGaadiwaadi.comPune Mirror
- 13h33
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.
L'Annuel de l'automobileMotor1.comCanada Motor Jobs+2 outlets
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Countries concerned
Several countries (5)
Brands concerned
- Mercedes-Benz (GLC, GLC 400 4Matic Electric)
- Mercedes-Benz Group
- General Motors
- Stellantis
Official figures
- 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
- General Motors · 80 recall(s) in 12 months
- Stellantis · 172,977 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 340 recall(s) in 12 months
Key figures
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Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | 3 |
| Canada | 2 | 2 |
| Germany | 2 | 2 |
| France | 2 | 2 |
| India | 2 | 2 |
| Japan | 2 | 2 |
| Belgium | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| English | 8 | 7 |
| French | 4 | 4 |
| Japanese | 2 | 2 |
| German | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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Events in the story
- GM discusses technician shortage and Mercedes delays GLC launch in the US5 Nov
- Mercedes delays GLC production at its Alabama plant to 20305 Nov
- Mercedes-Benz démarre l'assemblage du GLC électrique à Chakan, en Inde5 Nov
- Essai du Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic Electric5 Nov
- Mercedes-Benz launches electric GLC in India at 78.50 lakh rupees5 Nov
- The new electric Mercedes GLC elicits positive reactions on social media31 Oct
- Mercedes-Benz presents the electric GLC in Japan for the first time30 Oct
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