Togg, Turkey, and CATL to jointly develop new platform for B-segment product family On May 7, CATL announced that its skateboard chassis arm, Contemporary Amperex Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Limited (CAIT), has entered a strategic partnership with Togg to jointly develop a chassis platform for its new B-segment vehicle family, marking the first overseas passenger vehicle project for the platform. The Bedrock Chassis is an integrated intelli...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Honda starts production at two-wheeler plant in Turkiye On April 28, Honda Turkey Motorcycles inaugurated its motorcycle manufacturing plant in Aliağa, İzmir, Turkiye.  It has an annual production capacity of 100,000 units with the potential to reach a capacity of 200,000 units in the future.  The plant has a total area of 100,000 square meters, including 45,000 square meters of covered space. It will employ approximately 300 people. The PCX1...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

e time, engineering roles worldwide are expected to reduce by about 15% to 20% over the next two years. As part of its futuREady plan, Renault is clearly defining responsibilities between its main engineering centre in France and its teams in countries such as Romania, India, Korea, Spain, Morocco, Turkey, and Brazil. Key activities such as strategy, early-stage projects, and new technology development will remain in France at the Technocentre. T...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

its, or 85% y-o-y. Leapmotor-branded vehicle shipments increased by 22,000 units to approximately 27,000 units, supported by the success of the BEV entry-priced T03.    •  In Middle East & Africa, shipments increased by approximately 11,000 units (+11% y-o-y) to 111,000 units, mainly driven by Turkey. Algeria also contributed positively with ramp‑up of local production.    •  In South America, shipments increased by approximately 8,00...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

SCZONE, Egypt, exports buses to Ghana On March 17, the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) announced that it is exporting 100 locally manufactured buses through the ship SUNSHINE ACE. The ship has a length of about 199.95 meters and a width of 32.2 meters, with a total tonnage of 58,917 tons. The ship arrived from the port of Lehman in Turkey and is scheduled to complete its journey to the port of Tema in Ghana. Based on social media updates of the...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

s, TPR operates as one of the four major global groups alongside NPR-Riken Corporation (NPR-Riken), MAHLE GmbH (MAHLE), and Tenneco Inc. (Tenneco). While TPR independently operates in Brazil and Southeast Asia, it has established joint ventures with Tenneco in Germany, the United States, India, and Turkey. Similarly, in valve seats and guides (sintered products), TPR is positioned as a leading global player and is seeking to capture further busin...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

s, with vehicles arriving at U.S. dealers in Q1 2027 at a starting price under USD 40,000. The new ProMaster City is based on a commercial vehicle sold in Europe under the Peugeot and Fiat brand names the last several years. The 2027 Ram ProMaster City will be assembled at the TOFAS plant in Bursa, Turkey. Additional upfitting will be performed at FCA US LLC’s Baltimore Transformation Center. The 2027 ProMaster City is built on a front-wheel-dr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

recovery during those years (albeit not nearly to the same extent as it disrupted the light vehicle market). The oil price hike, in and of itself, left selling rates fairly imperturbed – sales were instead primarily limited by availability of parts and raw materials. Supply of parts and good from Turkey (totalling over USD 100 bn a year) will be of particular significance to European industry. An ongoing conflict would threaten Turkish energy s...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Anadolu Isuzu, Turkiye projects stable domestic sales and export in 2026 On March 5, Anadolu Isuzu announced its 2026 outlook. The company stated that the domestic market segments it operates in, excluding the pickup segment, are expected to remain at levels similar to 2025. However, the pickup market in Turkey is projected to decline by around 30–40% due to increased taxes on 4x4 vehicles. The company expects its domestic heavy commercial veh...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

gned to the Middle East to work from home and restricting business trips to the region. The impact on business operations remains unclear, and each OEM is hurrying to gather information. Parts suppliers are also busy gathering information. Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., which operates a plant in Turkey, remarked about the purchase of materials for the plant and the transportation of tires to Europe by saying that, “Our route almost entirely ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

he event for the first time. The number of registrations for IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 is approximately 11% higher than the comparative value from January 2024. The share of international exhibitors remains at the same high level as at the last IAA, currently accounting for 70%. Companies from China, Turkey, and Italy are especially well represented this year. Renault Trucks and Mercedes-Benz Vans are returning to IAA TRANSPORTATION to present thei...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

Vienna Motor Symposium to feature new engine and drivetrain development from global OEMs On January 5, the schedule of the 47th International Vienna Motor Symposium was announced. It will happen from April 22 to 24, 2026. It will feature around 100 presentations and participants from over 20 countries, including Brazil, China, Germany, France, India, Italy, Japan, Canada, Korea, Sweden, and Turkey. Participants will present efficient hybrids, new...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

ZS Turkey Automotive invests in Edirne region for new plant On December 23, multiple sources reported that Chinese-based ZS Turkey Automotive Spare Parts Limited Company has signed an agreement to build a new plant in Edirne's Organized Industrial Zone (OSB). The plant will have an area of 116,000 square meters and is expected to employ 1,660 people. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/25

a driver attention alert system. A fourth level of regenerative braking will allow the car to come to a full stop using only the accelerator, making city driving smoother, especially in traffic, and roundabouts situations. Renault 5 E-Tech electric has started expanding outside Europe, launching in Turkey, Israel, and Morocco, with more countries will follow in 2026. Based on Renault press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

nc. (AAM) and Dowlais Group PLC announced that the European Commission has granted unconditional clearance for their proposed cash and share merger, marking a major step toward completion. The transaction has now secured approvals in seven of ten jurisdictions: the U.S., U.K., India, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and the EU. Antitrust reviews are still underway in Brazil, Mexico, and China, but both firms remain confident of receiving final clearance so...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

acquire up to 50,000 shares in PBAG along with its existing 49.9% stake, secures Bajaj Auto’s sole management control of the global mobility group and motorcycle brands. All major merger control and investment approvals have been completed across Austria, Poland, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, the USA, Turkey, and other relevant jurisdictions. Only the EU third-country subsidy approval is outstanding. Austrian authorities imposed conditions to prote...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

il. This is the first plant worldwide to manufacture this new, high-tech C-segment SUV. The Boreal becomes a cornerstone of the Renault International Game Plan 2024–2027, with production destined for 17 Latin American countries, and launches planned for Brazil in 2025 and other regions, including Turkey, from 2026. Renault invested BRL 2 billion in the Boreal’s development and industrialization, as part of a broader BRL 5.1 billion investment...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

bil Fabrikası A.S. announced that it has signed a manufacturing agreement with Stellantis Europe S.P.A., granting it the right to produce and distribute the “K9” light commercial vehicle and “Combi” versions in multi-energy platforms for Stellantis brands (FIAT, Opel, Citroën, Peugeot) in Turkey. According to the Agreement, the project is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter of 2026 with an investment of up to 256 m...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

vailable in two variants. The RWD model features a single motor delivering 160 kW (218 PS) of power and 350 Nm of torque. The AWD model comes with dual motors producing 320 kW (435 PS) of power and 700 Nm of torque. Additionally, the company will also showcase Siro, its battery venture, and Trugo, Turkey’s largest high-speed charging network, under the theme “Clean Energy Solutions.” Based on IAA Mobility newsletter on August 28 and Togg w...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Teknia, Spain sells its plant in Turkey On August 4, Teknia announced that during the first half of the year, it completed the sale of its plant in Gebze (Turkey), the only facility that the Group had been operating in the country since 2017, given the high level of uncertainty in the local market and its small size within Teknia’s plant network.  The transaction is part of the implementation of the “Elcano Plan”, which aims to increase th...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08