Automotive
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Toyota names new CEO 'to accelerate decision-making'
Toyota has named a new CEO to “accelerate” decision-making, the Japanese auto giant said as it hiked its profit and sales forecasts for the current fiscal year despite the impact of U.S. tariffs.
1 min |
March 2026
Automotive Exports
Tech ecosystem sees rapid growth, says industry
Türkiye's innovation landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades, Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır has said.
1 min |
March 2026
Automotive Exports
What 4+4 mechanism means for Türkiye, Uzbekistan
When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met in Ankara on Jan. 29, 2026, it was more than just a diplomatic formality.
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
Tesla to phase out Model S, X to focus on robots
Tesla is set to discontinue its larger electric car models, the Model S and Model X, to free up capacity for robot production, the U.S. automaker owned by Elon Musk said.
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
Türkiye, EU clear half of Customs Union friction points
Turkish and EU officials have resolved 15 out of 29 problematic areas within the scope of the decadeslong Customs Union, and formal negotiations are expected to begin once the European Commission receives authorization from the EU Council, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said.
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
OSS association reviews 2025! - Aftermarket maintains stability in production and employment
The stagnant trend observed in the automotive aftermarket in 2024 continued throughout 2025.
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
Türkiye claims seat in Europe's top 3 used car markets
Türkiye’s secondhand car market recorded around 7.5 million vehicle transactions in 2025, with more than seven secondhand cars sold for every new vehicle, marking a 6.6% year-over-year increase, according to estimates by Turkish auto dealer Borusan Otomotiv.
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
'No problem' in BYD's Türkiye investment, trade minister says
Trade Minister Omer Bolat said Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has not suspended its planned factory investment in Türkiye and that talks with the Industry and Technology Ministry are continuing, rejecting recent claims of a pause in the process.
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
Renault Clio tops January car sales in Turkish market
The Renault Clio has maintained its lead in Türkiye's January car sales, recording 4,556 units sold, according to data from the Automotive Distributors and Mobility Association (ODMD).
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
Piksan CNC: Advancing Türkiye's Precision Manufacturing Power
Operating from a 4,500 m² high-tech facility in Istanbul's İMES Industrial Zone, Piksan CNC Metal Processing is strengthening Türkiye's position in precision manufacturing through advanced technologies and a strong export focus.
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
EVs outsell petrol cars in EU for 1st time in December
Sales of fully electric vehicles outpaced those of petrol cars in the European Union for the first time in December, marking a new milestone for the region even as policymakers proposed to loosen emissions regulations, data from the leading auto industry group, European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), showed.
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
Germany tops Turkish automotive export market in February
Türkiye's automotive industry, the country's leading export sector, achieved its highest-ever February sales, reaching $3.54 billion, according to the Uludağ Automotive Industry Exporters' Association (OİB).
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
Turkish President raises concerns over EU 'Made in Europe' auto proposal
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has raised concerns with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over a draft EU regulation that would prioritize “Made in Europe” automotive products in public procurement, officials familiar with the matter said.
2 min |
March 2026
Automotive Exports
Ford urges 'Made in Europe' to include Türkiye as carmakers wary
Ford of Europe President Jim Baumbick urged the European Union to ensure that the planned “Made in Europe” industrial policy remains open to partners such as Türkiye and the U.K., warning that excluding them would weaken production inside the bloc itself.
2 min |
March 2026
Automotive Exports
Turkish auto exports see best January performance at over $3B
Turkish auto industry exports surpassed $3 billion (TL 130.51 billion), recording its highest-ever January performance, according to a report, citing data from the Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM).
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
Türkiye starts 2026 in high gear as auto sales rise nearly 10%
Türkiye's automotive market opened 2026 with a 9.77% annual sales increase in January, registering 75,362 passenger cars and light commercial vehicles sold, according to data from the Automotive Distributors and Mobility Association (ODMD).
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
Stellantis sees historic share slump on $27B bill for EV pullback
Stellantis announced it would take 22.2 billion euros ($26.5 billion) in charges as it dials back electric vehicle ambitions, a move that slammed its shares and underscored the cost of misjudging the pace of the clean-driving transition.
3 min |
March 2026
Automotive Exports
Turkish defense exports jump over 44% to seal new January record
Türkiye's defense and aerospace exports soared 44.2% on an annual basis to a record high of $555.3 million in January, a senior official said.
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
EU chief backs Made-in-Europe push for 'strategic' sectors
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has backed a push to favour European firms over foreign rivals in “strategic” fields, ahead of a leaders’ meeting on boosting the bloc’s competitiveness.
2 min |
March 2026
Automotive Exports
EU will struggle to secure key raw materials supply, warns report
Employees work with pipelines during the extraction of crude oil at a plant of Colombian petroleum company Ecopetrol in Acacias, Meta Department, south of Bogota.
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
Turkish defense exports jump over 44% to seal new January record
Türkiye's defense and aerospace exports soared 44.2% on an annual basis to a record high of $555.3 million in January, a senior official said.
1 min |
March 2026
Automotive Exports
China to ban hidden car door handles from next year
China will ban hidden door handles on cars starting next year, citing safety concerns and thus phasing out the minimalist design widely popularized by Tesla.
2 min |
March 2026
Automotive Exports
EU chief backs Made-in-Europe push for 'strategic' sectors
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has backed a push to favour European firms over foreign rivals in “strategic” fields, ahead of a leaders' meeting on boosting the bloc's competitiveness.
2 min |
March 2026
Automotive Exports
Germany tops Turkish automotive export market in February
Türkiye's automotive industry, the country's leading export sector, achieved its highest-ever February sales, reaching $3.54 billion, according to the Uludağ Automotive Industry Exporters' Association (OİB).
1 min |
March 2026
Automotive Exports
Neko Automotive, a global player in auto aftermarket industry
Neko Otomotiv Neko Automotive) is a leading supplier with over 750 thousand product variety exporting to 45 countries.
4 min |
March 2026
Automotive Exports
Car sales in Türkiye increase 9.8% in January
Türkiye's car and light commercial vehicle market added pace in January, as total sales climbed almost 9.8% from a year ago, industry data showed.
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March 2026
Automotive Exports
Türkiye's Togg plans to produce over 60,000 EVs in 2026
Türkiye's homegrown electric vehicle manufacturer Togg aims to produce at least 60,000 vehicles this year, a senior executive said.
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March 2026
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....
3 min |
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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