RoadStars goes “Türkçe”

RoadStars in Turkish

New RoadStars market: Turkey.

We are delighted to present a new RoadStars market: Turkey. What is special about the country? And what do you have to pay attention to when you're driving?


Where Europe and Asia meet.

Turkey is one of the Germans' favourite holiday destinations. No wonder – with its fabulous beaches, unspoilt scenery and pulsating cities, Turkey has everything to make holidaymakers happy.

Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, is the only city in the world that straddles two continents. Across the Bosporus, the strait that connects the Mediterranean with the Black Sea, Istanbul forms a link between Asia and Europe. Istanbul is the cultural centre of Turkey and it can look back on an eventful, almost 2,600-year-old history. You can observe and experience the influences of the many different cultures every time you go through the city. 

But away from Istanbul too, the country has a huge amount of history and natural beauty to offer. Currently 17 UNESCO world heritage sites, from Greek, Roman, Ottoman and other eras, bear witness to Turkey's rich history.


Celsus library in Ephesos.
Celsus library in Ephesos.
Cappadocia.
Cappadocia.
Cappadocia.
Cappadocia.
Cappadocia.
Cappadocia.
Limestone terraces in Pamukkale.
Limestone terraces in Pamukkale.

Traffic between two continents.

Turkey's location, connecting Asia and Europe, means it is of crucial importance in the traffic sector. Inside Turkey, freight is transported exclusively by road.

A toll is charged on all Turkish motorways. The toll to be paid is calculated based on the type of vehicle and the distance travelled. The bridges over the Bosporus are particularly expensive.



The Mercedes-Benz Türk A.Ş plant in Aksaray.

Aksaray, about 250 km south of Ankara, is the gateway to Cappadocia. The town, which now has a population of almost 200,000, used to be one of the most important trading centres on the historic Silk Road. Here, the Mercedes-Benz assembly plant forms the link to Europe and the bridge to the Middle East.

The Aksaray plant was planned by Mercedes-Benz in 1984 to manufacture trucks and Unimog, and to assemble engines and axles. Truck series production began in 1986. Built on a total area of 558,117 square metres, the plant has a production capacity of 14,500 units per year, giving it a leading position in Turkey. With its high export volume to many countries, the plant is highly important not just for Aksaray but for the Turkish economy as a whole.



Facts about Turkey.

  • Dipped headlights are compulsory during daytime.
  • The Turkish customs authorities can stipulate compulsory routes.
  • Freight vehicles are not permitted to use the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge over the Bosporus between the hours of 07:00 and 10:00 a.m., or between 4:00 and 10:00 p.m.

Header photo: Daimler-Blog

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