In a significant move for the automotive industry, Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to start manufacturing its best-selling model in the United States at its Alabama assembly plant by late 2027. The GLC compact crossover has been a staple in the luxury SUV market, and its production in the U.S. will likely boost the company's domestic sales and competitiveness in the region. The decision to build the GLC in Alabama marks a major expansion of Mercedes' U.S. manufacturing operations, which currently include production of the Sprinter van and the GLE and GLS SUVs. As the global demand for electric and hybrid vehicles continues to rise, Mercedes' Alabama plant may also play a key role in the production of environmentally friendly versions of the GLC.
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.