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Mercedes-Benz Actros truck finally makes its way to SA
Mercedes-Benz is planning to introduce its latest generation Actros and Arocs models to the Middle East and Africa region
Daimler has announced that is taking the latest generation of its Mercedes-Benz trucks, in the form of the Actros and Arocs, to more than 40 markets in the Middle East and Africa after years of continuing to sell older generation models. The decision is partly based on the forecast of economic growth of 2% to 5% in coming years in the Middle East, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. "Our Mercedes-Benz Actros and Arocs have proved they can be relied on, as our customers do day in, day out in many markets around the world. A truck has to help a customer do the best job possible. And that is as true in the Middle East and Africa regions as anywhere. We are now taking our latest Actros and Arocs models to the markets there, with the aim of leveraging the momentum being experienced across these regions," says Stefan Buchner, head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks. In SA, the company will start with the long-awaited launch of the new Actros in May, a model we first saw unveiled in Brussels in 2011...
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