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In a significant expansion of its American operations, German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz is set to start producing its top-selling model, the GLC compact crossover, at its assembly plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, by late 2027. The move marks a major investment in the U.S. market, where the GLC has proven to be a consistent bestseller. With production shifting from Mercedes' plant in Bremen, Germany, the Alabama facility will become a crucial hub for the company's global production strategy. The decision is expected to create hundreds of new jobs and boost economic activity in the region.

Mercedes plans to begin building its top-selling model in the U.S., the GLC compact crossover, at its Alabama assembly plant in late 2027.