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Mercedes, Audi success boosts Hungary economy

Mercedes recently added a third production shift at it plant in Kecskemet, Hungary, in response to strong demand for the new CLA. (Reuters)
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August 16, 2014 05:00 AM

BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Increased vehicle output by Mercedes-Benz and Audi is giving Hungary's economy a boost. Gross Domestic Product rose by 3.9 percent in the second quarter, the Hungarian Central Statistics Office said.

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