Automotive
Automotive Exports
Türkiye's e-commerce spending per capita hits over $276
Türkiye's e-commerce spending per capita reached $276,7 (TL 11,717) as of November, close to the worldwide average of $301, according to the Trade Ministry.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
OSS Association: We cannot manage the new era with old habits!
The Automotive Aftermarket Products and Services Association (OSS) held its final meeting of 2025 with the participation of its members and sector representatives. During the meeting, OSS President Ali Özçete shared important insights on both the past and future of the sector, offering evaluations on the new era the industry is experiencing and the years ahead....
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
Delphi achieves leading coverage across all five major front-end system categories!
Delphi, which delivers benchmark products to the automotive industry through its high-technology solutions, has reached a leading position across all five main front-end categories in the European Independent Aftermarket (IAM). This expansion in coverage includes the control arm, tie rod end, tie rod, ball joint, and stabilizer link (Z link) product groups. Delphi continues to strengthen its growth momentum through expanding support for Chinese vehicle manufacturers and ongoing front-end product development efforts...
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
Türkiye auto output up over 10% driven by commercial vehicles
Türkiye's automotive main industry production rose more than 10% in November, driven by a sharp increase in commercial vehicle output that offset a decline in passenger car production, industry data showed.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
EU to allow 'flexibility' for struggling auto sector
The European Union's industry commissioner pledged to grant greater \"flexibility\" to the continent's hard-pressed automakers, raising expectations that the bloc may soften its planned 2035 phaseout of combustion-engine car sales. Faced with complaints from Europe's top automakers that the ban will add to their woes as the electric transition is moving more slowly than expected, the EU agreed in September to fast-track a review of the policy. The bloc is expected to announced relief measures for the region's auto sector, also hit hard by high costs and fierce Chinese competition, next month.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
Abu Dhabi holds Türkiye roadshow as it eyes $54B infrastructure projects
Abu Dhabi is seeking partners to carry out infrastructure projects worth $54 billion over the next five years and aims to double that amount by 2040, the head of Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Center (ADPIC) said on a tour of Istanbul.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
Tesla struggles to recoup as sales fall, European business suffers
After pursuing a leadership role in the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has spent much of the year focused on the carmaker's robotics pursuits and winning shareholder approval for his $1 trillion pay package.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
Locally produced SWM G01 Pro to arrive in showrooms in January 2026
International automotive sales and distribution company ATMO Group has started production in Türkiye through its joint venture Urzat.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
Türkiye's EV boom continues as sales double in 11 months of 2025
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Türkiye have doubled from January through November compared to the same period last year, surpassing 166,000 units, demonstrating that the adoption of cleaner energy vehicles and the boom seen in recent years continues unabated.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
The era of digital workers has begun
As robots reshape production lines and warehouses, Al Agents are quietly assuming thousands of white-collar roles across corporate offices.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
LG Energy Solution, GO Enerji to build battery plant in Ankara
South Korea's LG Energy Solution and Türkiye's GO Enerji have agreed to establish a battery pack production facility in the Turkish capital Ankara.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
Number of EVs on Turkish roads nears 350,000
Türkiye had a total of 348,908 registered electric vehicles (EVs) as of the end of November, according to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) on Dec.17, underscoring the rapidly growing interest in EVs among consumers.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
Automotive industry focuses on commercial vehicle production
Türkiye's total vehicle production grew 4% in the first 10 months of the year, reaching 1.163 million units, largely driven by a surge in commercial vehicles, which rose by 17% year-over-year, the Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) reported.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
Togg continues to dominate Turkish electric vehicle market
Türkiye's electric vehicle (EV) brand Togg dominated the Turkish EV market in November with its T10X and T10F models combined.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
Türkiye invites Germany to invest in auto industry
Türkiye is a reliable, competitive and long-term partner Germany needs in the automotive sector, with its predictable investment environment, strong industrial infrastructure and qualified human resources, a top official said.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
Consumers cash out gold, cryptocurrencies to buy cars
Türkiye's automotive market broke another record in November, with sales surging as consumers shifted away from gold and cryptocurrencies and took advantage of easing credit conditions.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
Gasoline and diesel car market share continues to shrink
In the first 11 months of the year, the share of gasoline-powered cars in Turkish auto sales fell from 62 percent to 47.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
Türkiye's automotive exports hit new record, surpass 2024 levels
Türkiye's automotive sector reached an all-time high in exports by surpassing last year's record performance within the first 11 months of this year, according to a report.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
China leverages EV expertise to accelerate flying car ambitions
Aworker in white gloves checks out the propellers of a boxy two-seater aircraft just off the assembly line at a Chinese factory trialling the mass production of flying cars, a futuristic type of transport slowly gaining recognition.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
VW to end production at plant in Germany for 1st time in 88 years
German embattled automotive giant Volkswagen is expected to stop manufacturing vehicles at its site in Dresden, marking the first time in the carmaker's 88-year history that it will close production in Germany, according to the Financial Times (FT).
2 min |
January 2026
Automotive Exports
Credit card-funded vehicle purchases surge in Türkiye
Against tight vehicle loan conditions and elevated interest rates, consumers are increasingly turning to credit cards to finance purchases - reshaping how cars are sold at the retail level.
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January 2026
Automotive Exports
BYD's 'kei' EV plans ring alarm bells for Japan's car industry
Even if it won't go on sale until the end of next year, BYD's Japanese mini-car has already produced buzz - at least among officials in Tokyo worried about the challenge from China's biggest automaker.
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December 2025
Automotive Exports
Türkiye's foreign direct investment jump 58% in 8 months
Türkiye received $10.6 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first eight months of the year, marking a 58% increase from a year ago, data showed.
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December 2025
Automotive Exports
Volkswagen logs $1.2B quarterly loss on tariffs, Porsche woes
German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) reported its first quarterly loss in five years as it continues to struggle with its subsidiary Porsche and faces a threat from U.S. tariffs.
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December 2025
Automotive Exports
Turkish automotive sector hits record $34B in exports in 10 months
Türkiye's automotive industry achieved a new best January-October export performance as sales reached $34 billion, according to a report.
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December 2025
Automotive Exports
Togg delivers first cars in Germany
Türkiye's electric vehicle manufacturer Togg has delivered its first cars in Europe, beginning with Germany-the company's first international marketas part of its broader expansion strategy across the continent.
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December 2025
Automotive Exports
GM books $1.6B hit on EV investments amid US policy changes
U.S. automotive giant General Motors (GM) said that it will book a $1.6-billion hit in electric vehicle (EV) investments following policy changes by the Trump administration, which effectively slowed down the adoption of the climate-friendly vehicles in its home market.
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December 2025
Automotive Exports
Electric and hybrid cars surge as conventional sales fall
In Türkiye, sales of gasoline and diesel cars continued to fall in the first ten months of this year, while electric and hybrid vehicles surged, reaching a market share of 44.2 percent with 368,033 units sold.
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December 2025
Automotive Exports
Türkiye unveils custom-built limousine version of its electric SUV
Acustom-built limousine version of Türkiye's first domestic electric car, Togg T10X SUV, made its first public appearance.
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December 2025
Automotive Exports
BYD delivers first SEALION 7 in Türkiye after strong local demand
The first customer received a 160-kilowatt (KW) rearwheel-drive SEALION 7 Design in Atlantis grey-a version developed exclusively for Türkiye-during a delivery ceremony attended by BYD Global Vice President Stella Li, BYD Türkiye General Manager Ismail Ergun, and BYD Europe Türkiye Country Manager Murphy Ruan.
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