Mercedes Starts SUV Production in Hungary

Mercedes-Benz Group AG has kicked off production of its fully-electric GLB compact SUV in Hungary as the threat of further tariffs and competition from China intensifies the fight to cut costs.

The electric version of the model, available to order for around €59,000 ($68,570), will be assembled at the carmaker’s plant in Kecskemét. Mercedes is concentrating output of the GLB in Hungary, shifting from Mexico while it ceased production of the B-Class tourer at its Rastatt plant in Germany at the end of last year.