The carmaker plans to boost annual output at the Kecskemét plant from 109,000 last year to 145,000 this year.

After investing €800 million in setting up the factory, Mercedes has invested a further €5 million in technology development.

Ingo Fröhlich, CEO of Mercedes Benz Hungary, pointed out that Mercedes Benz was the world’s fastest-growing car maker in the premium segment last year, and that 10% of the cars sold were made in Hungary.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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