-engine vehicles decreased 31.8% to 39,391 units (42.1% share), diesel-engine vehicles decreased 51.7% to 5,174 units (5.5% share), hybrid vehicles including PHEV and MHEV increased 107.3% to 22,506 units (24.0% share), EVs including range extender EV increased 209.9% to 25,828 units (27.6% share). Turkiye’s production of 107,927 units in June was up 7.8% YoY. Vehicle imports were up 22.0% to 93,095 units and vehicle exports were up 19.8% to 90...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Cagatay Kablo, Turkiye starts construction of new plant in North Macedonia On July 11, the Government of North Macedonia announced that Cagatay Kablo has started construction of a new factory in TIRZ Skopje 1. The investment is worth EUR 6 million. The new facility will cover 10,000 square metres and is expected to create up to 200 new jobs. Cagatay Kablo already operates a factory in the country. It produces and supplies cables and electrical sy...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

Urzat, Turkiye to produce SWM G01 PRO and JAC E30X models On July 12, ATMO Group presented the first SWM G01 PRO and JAC E30X model in Turkiye. The models will be produced by Urzat, its joint venture with Urzema Holding A.S. The vehicles will be produced in Eskisehir OIZ.  The production of JAC E30X will begin at the end of the year. Plug-in hybrid pickup trucks and electric SUVs are planned to be put into production beyond. ATMO Group is launch...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

erent types of engines. At launch in Latin America, the Renault Boreal will come with a new 1.3 TCe turbocharged engine, available in gasoline or Flex Fuel versions, depending on the country. The Flex Fuel version makes up to 163 hp, the gasoline version makes 156 hp in Latin America, and 138 hp in Turkey. Torque goes up to 270 Nm in Latin America and 240 Nm in Turkey. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.26 seconds. The engine is paired with a...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Tofas, Turkiye to suspend production at Bursa plant for annual leave and maintenance activities On July 9, Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikası A.S. announced that production at its Bursa factory will be suspended from July 28 to August 17, 2025, due to planned annual leave and maintenance-repair activities. During this period, only essential maintenance and revision works will be carried out by designated on-duty personnel at the facility. While the...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Marvan Otomotiv, Turkiye begins parts production for TOGG T10F On June 27, Marvan Otomotiv announced that it has started producing parts for the new model of Türkiye’s domestic and national car, the TOGG T10F. The company has also completed the training for the high-tech equipment recently integrated into its production line. Marvan Otomotiv is a manufacturer of rubber and plastic parts for the automotive sub-industry and other sectors. It sup...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

DS Automobiles launches all-electric DS N°8 for Türkiye market in late 2025 On July 2, Stellantis MEA announced that DS Automobiles will launch its new fully electric flagship, the DS N°8, in Turkey by late 2025. It features an SUV coupe design and will be available in two trims—PALLAS and ÉTOILE.  The ÉTOILE trim comes with an adaptive suspension system that uses a camera to scan the road and adjust each wheel in real time for a smoother...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Horse Powertrain unveils first integrated hybrid system HR18 HEV On June 24, Horse Technologies, part of Horse Powertrain, announced its new integrated hybrid powertrain – the HR18 HEV. It was developed at the R&D centers in Romania and Spain, and will be manufactured at Horse Technologies’ Bursa plant in Türkiye, and its Valladolid plant in Spain. The new hybrid system combines a gasoline engine, electric motor, transmission, and power elec...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Samvardhana Motherson, India to acquire remaining 25% stake in Turkish JVs for EUR 3.2 million On June 19, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that its board of directors has approved the acquisition of the remaining 25% stake in two Turkey-based entities — SMR Plast Met Molds and Tools Turkey Kalip Imalat Anonim Şirketi and SMR Plast Met Automotive Tec Turkey Plastik Imalat Anonim Şirketi — by SMR Automotive Mirro...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

the broader European market as the continent transitions toward electric mobility. The eventual acceptance of BEVs in Europe is likely to support the presence of Chinese brands, which excel in producing battery-powered vehicles that the Norwegian market has embraced. No BEVs? No problem. In Spain, Turkey, and the UK, each reporting a Chinese brand share exceeding 7%, the landscape is equally promising. Notably, Spain and Turkey have attracted su...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

he ‘F100’ concept car, showcased at the 2023 Seoul Mobility Show, is being developed using Chery’s ‘T2X’ platform, with completion targeted for next year. To strengthen its presence in overseas markets, KGM also announced plans to expand its dealer network in key strategic regions such as Turkey, Hungary, and other parts of Europe. The company established a sales subsidiary in Germany last year and plans to open one in Dubai this August...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

e-engine vehicles decreased 27.5% to 39,931 units (46.9% share), diesel-engine vehicles increased 1.9% to 6,805 units (8.0% share), hybrid vehicles including PHEV and MHEV increased 103.4% to 20,787 units (24.4% share), EVs including range extender EV increased 113.3% to 16,992 units (20.0% share). Turkiye’s production of 134,205 units in May was up 1.7% YoY. Vehicle imports were up 11.3% to 81,060 units and vehicle exports were up 25.5% to 106...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Karsan, Turkiye to showcase new e-ATA LE at UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg On June 10, Karsan announced that it will take part in the UITP Summit 2025, held in Hamburg from June 15-18, to present its latest electric transportation solutions. At the exhibition starting June 16, 2025, Karsan will debut its all-new 100% electric e-ATA LE, developed for the long-range public transportation needs of short-distance intercity lines and long-distance urban ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Kamaz, Russia to export all-wheel drive heavy duty truck On June 9, Kamaz announced two special heavy-duty trucks: the all-wheel-drive KAMAZ-65958 and KAMAZ-65959. These trucks have already attracted interest from buyers from Turkey, Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other countries. KAMAZ-65959 has a 6x6 wheel arrangement, a gross weight of 35 tons, and is equipped with an R6 engine with a capacity of 460 hp. The production of a pilot batch of th...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

SWM Motors to start production of cars in Turkiye in September 2025 On June 4, multiple sources reported that SWM Motors rented a facility with an area of 38,000 square meters in the Eskisehir Organized Industrial Zone (EOSB). It will begin assembling SUVs using parts imported from China, with production set to start in September 2025. Later, it will assemble hybrid and electric vehicles, focusing on exports after launching in the Turkish market....

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

t up and available on more models, including the 1 Series, 5 Series, X1, M5, and 7 Series from July 2025, and on the X3 in the U.S. (from August 2025) and South Africa (from September 2025). BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant now includes a second voice option and better natural-language support in Turkiye, Greece, and Hungary. In the 1 Series, 2 Series Gran Coupé, and X3, drivers can now connect their Amazon Alexa account for seamless voice con...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

ctra has promised Jiangsu HiPhi procurement orders from markets outside of China for no less than 100,000 vehicles or worth no less than USD 3 billion in the coming 3 years. Founded in 2017 by Jihad Mohammad, EV Electra is a Canadian EV manufacturer with business presence in Canada, Italy, Germany, Turkey, and China. From information on the NECIPS and EV Electra websites and multiple press releases...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Rollmech Automotive to open new advanced production facility in Bursa, Turkiye Rollmech Automotive announced that it is planning to open a new production facility in the Nilüfer Organized Industrial Zone, Bursa, Turkiye, in the last quarter of 2025. The factory will feature advanced manufacturing technologies and high production capacity, contributing to new partnerships and employment opportunities in the automotive sector. It is the second maj...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

EV Electra to acquire HiPhi, China On May 19, the founder of EV Electra, in a social media update, announced its company's involvement in HiPhi’s restructuring. He did not disclose specific details. In a separate press release, on May 22, 2025, EV Electra announced that it recently took over a renowned Chinese electric vehicle brand once dubbed the “Maybach of EVs.” This luxury automaker brought with it a legacy of premium design and engine...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

SWM Motor to produce cars in Eskişehir, Turkiye from last quarter of 2025. On May 13, multiple sources reported that SWM Motors plans to begin production in Türkiye by the end of 2025. The company will set up a manufacturing plant in Eskişehir with an annual capacity of 25,000 units. The facility will produce plug-in hybrid and gasoline-powered SUV models. Once local production starts, SWM Motors will cease importing vehicles from China to Tü...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14