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13.5.15

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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

25.3.15

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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

3.12.14

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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

15.7.14

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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

22.5.14

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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,

11.2.14

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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

10.10.13

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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.

6.6.13

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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

6.6.13

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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

27.5.13

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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

7.3.13

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Ford's compact and stylish all-new Tourneo Courier people-mover makes its global debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show as the company continues to accelerate its product-led transformation in Europe.
Offering class-leading space, practicality, fuel economy

22.2.13

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BMW of North America, LLC announced the new appointments to its management team in the Americas.
Arturo Pineiro will assume the role of President and CEO of BMW Group Brazil, based in San Paulo, Brazil effective April 1. Currently, Pineiro is the Regional Vice-President of

18.2.13

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Its name is synonymous with its segment, in which it is the world's best-selling van - The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is truly in a class of its own. The model's versatility is also reflected and confirmed in its minibus version, of which the 11,111th unit was recently built

13.1.13

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In 2012 Audi AG sold around 1,455,100 premium automobiles worldwide, 11.7 per cent more than in the previous year. The Ingolstadt-based carmaker thus clearly surpassed its annual target announced in summer of 1.4-million cars - due strong

12.1.13

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Skoda Auto set another sales record in 2012 as deliveries to customers worldwide rose 6.8 per cent to 939,200 (2011: 879,200). December was the best in the company's history, the brand delivered nearly 66,200 vehicles to its customers. This result represents sales

9.11.12

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Audi AG started the fourth quarter of the year with another double-digit increase in worldwide sales in October were up 13.9 per cent year on year, to around 123,600 automobiles. This means some 1,221,150 customers have already purchased a new Audi

2.11.12

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New Renault Symbol given its first public airing at the Istanbul Motor Show. The newcomer's upgraded, modern equipment specification and revised engine range ensure it has all the ingredients to make it a hit with customers in Renault's international markets.
"New Renault

24.7.12

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The all-new Ford Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom roll-off the assembly line for the first time at Kocaeli in Turkey.
The arrival of the Transit Custom van and Tourneo Custom people mover marks the first step in a complete transformation of Ford's global commercial

23.7.12

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Boeing announced that Bernie Dunn will succeed Boeing Turkey President Greg Pepin, who will retire from the company in October. Dunn will be responsible for coordinating all Boeing business activities in Turkey and report to Shep Hill, President, Boeing International

18.7.12

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Honda (UK) announced its partnership with the upcoming James Bond film, Skyfall, and unveiled the actual Honda machines used in the film, at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu.
Honda's CRF250R motorcycle proved to be the machine of choice by the