Britta Seeger is the new CEO of Mercedes-Benz in Turkey

After 18 highly successful years at Daimler AG, Rainer Genes (53), currently President & CEO Mercedes-Benz Türk, has decided to embark on a new career in the consumer goods industry. Effective August 1, 2015, he will be succeeded as CEO Mercedes-Benz

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RX Talent search launched in UK

FirstCorner - the company behind RX Lites - has helped IMG, the organisers of the FIA World Rallycross Championship, launch a UK-wide talent search. The initiative is also being held in conjunction with the UK's official governing body, The Motor Sports Association

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200,000th Mercedes-Benz truck rolled-off at Aksaray plant

There were cheers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Aksaray when the 200,000th truck built at the facility rolled-off the assembly line. The plant's employees celebrated the milestone together with Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, Member of the Daimler AG Board of Management

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Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Plant in Turkey produces one-millionth vehicle

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing plant in Turkey, Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi (HAOS), has produced its one-millionth vehicle with a ceremony held at the facility, participated by company executives and workers.

After doubling the capacity last year to more than 200,000

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Ford Otosan opens new $511-million facility in Turkey to exclusively build Ford Tourneo Courier and Transit Courier

Ford Otosan, the Turkish-based joint-venture between Ford Motor Company and Koc Holding, officially launched vehicle production at a modern, all-new vehicle production facility in Yenikoy, Turkey.

Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford and Ali Y. Koç, Board Member,

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Istanbul celebrates opening of new showroom

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Istanbul celebrated the opening of the new home of Rolls-Royce in Turkey. The dealership, which forms part of Royal Motors, and the British manufacturer of super-luxury automobiles, commemorated the occasion with a prestigious event

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Magna opens new greenfield manufacturing plant in Kocaeli, Turkey

Magna International Inc. announced the expansion of its business in Eastern Europe with the inauguration of a new greenfield manufacturing plant in Kocaeli, Turkey. The facility is being shared by Magna's Exteriors and Interiors, Mirrors, and Closures operating units.

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Mercedes-Benz reports 7.3 per cent growth in May global sales

Mercedes-Benz again grew its unit sales in May with vehicle deliveries to customers that are unprecedented for the month of May (121,360 units, +7.3 per cent). The Stuttgart based manufacturer also posted a new sales record for the period since the beginning of the year

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Hyundai Motor supplies official fleet of 112 vehicles to FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013

Hyundai Motor Company, the official automotive partner of FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013, held a vehicle handover ceremony with the Turkish Football Federation, FIFA's local organisation committee (LOC) for the tournament.

The ceremony took place at one of

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Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Plant in Turkey prepares to boost economy with new investment

Hyundai Motor Company has nearly completed the major expansion of its Turkey plant, Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi (HAOS), which will double capacity to more than 200,000 units and feature production of the new i10.

Construction continues at full speed one year after the

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