nd then sent to Cheb for assembly. If approvals are granted, construction is expected to start next year, and production under the new network plan should begin toward the end of the decade. The new Cheb plant will take over part of the production currently handled by Worth plant and Aksaray plant, Turkiye. Daimler Truck will invest a low to mid three digit million euro amount in the new site over the coming years. The plant will assemble trucks ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

AYD to invest in Turkiye for brake technologies On March 25, AYD Automotive Industry announced new-generation production investments in Konya.  Investments will be realized in Konya 5th and 6th Organized Industrial Zones. It will initially create employment for 2,000 people. It aims to establish one of the world’s largest production infrastructures in brake technologies in Konya. Based on press release from AYD Automotive Industry...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Turkiye automotive industry archives record export in 2025 On March 30, the Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology, at the General Assembly of the Automotive Industry Association (OSD), announced that the Turkish automotive industry achieved record-breaking export level of USD 41.5 billion in 2025.  The government will continue to focus on efforts to further advance its trade integration with the European Union, its most important export ma...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

tional Auto Show beginning April 1 for its public debut. With all-new front end design and updated interior, the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica is built at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada. An all-new 2027 Ram ProMaster City midsize van , built at, and imported, from the Tofaş Bursa plant in Turkiye, will also make its auto show debut in New York. Chrysler and Dodge CEO Matt McAlear will present the refreshed 2027 Chrysler Pacifica at the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Tofas, Turkiye to export K0 LCV as Ram ProMaster City to North America markets On March 23, Tofas announced that it will begin exporting its K0-coded medium-sized light commercial vehicle, produced at its Bursa plant, to North America in the second half of 2027 under the name Ram ProMaster City. Tofas, with an investment of EUR 386 million, plans to produce 1 million units of the K0 project by 2032, including 230,000 units for export to North Am...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

REEDER starts production of Reev Aura EV in Turkiye with LOJO EV Group On March 16, REEDER Technology Industry and Trade Inc. announced that it has started production of the Reev Aura model, a fully electric car in the M1 category with a range of 333 km and a top speed of 180 kmph. The company has an agreement with LOJO EV Group Limited regarding the production and supply of Reev Aura. The vehicle is being produced at its existing production faci...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

EU clears acquisition of Aunde AS, Isringhausen Oto, and Aunde C&S by Aunde, Germany On March 19, the European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Aunde Teknik Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (‘Aunde AS'), Isringhausen Oto Yan Sanai (‘Isringhausen Oto'), both of Turkiye, and Aunde C&S GmbH by Aunde Group SE, both of Germany. The transaction relates primarily to the supply of textil...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Turkiye plans Venture Capital Investment Fund to support automotive exports On March 14, multiple sources reported that the Ministry of Trade of Turkiye is establishing a Venture Capital Investment Fund (VCIF) in cooperation with the " Automotive Industry Exporters Association". The fund plans to invest in startups that need financing and have high growth potential. The aim is to provide capital support to growth-stage companies, contributing to ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

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

Karel, Turkiye develops first domestically produced Android IVI System for Ford F-MAX On March 13, Karel announced that it has developed an Android-based in-vehicle multimedia system in collaboration with its subsidiary Daiichi. The Android Multimedia System (In-Vehicle Infotainment – IVI), designed in line with global automotive standards, has entered mass production for Ford Trucks. It was specifically developed for the F-MAX, the flagship m...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

engine vehicles decreased 23.2% to 29,248 units (41.9% share), diesel-engine vehicles decreased 17.4% to 4,648 units (6.7% share), hybrid vehicles including PHEVs and MHEVs increased 11.0% to 23,665 units (33.9% share), EVs including range extender EVs increased 14.6% to 11,998 units (17.2% share). Turkiye’s production of 116,037 units in February was up 0.6% YoY. Vehicle imports were down 5.9% to 59,786 units and vehicle exports were down 0.1%...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Stellantis launches new generation Fiat Scudo pickup in Turkiye On March 13, Stellantis MEA COO announced the launch of the new generation Fiat Scudo Pickup in Turkiye. With this new pickup version, the Fiat Scudo range now includes Van, Combi/Combimix, and Pickup models. The vehicle was recently presented in Istanbul. It is produced locally in the TOFAS Bursa plant, Turkiye, and aims to provide practical and efficient transport solutions for bus...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

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

MAN Lion’s Coach E completes winter testing in Sweden and Turkiye On March 6, MAN Truck completed its first winter test of Lion’s Coach E. It was tested in northern Sweden near the Arctic Circle and in Erzurum, Turkiye. Four electric coaches drove thousands of kilometers on snowy and icy roads in temperatures as low as -30°C. Engineers mainly evaluated the high-voltage battery performance in extreme cold, energy management, charging, electri...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

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

Hyundai Motor Türkiye introduces 1.6-L T-GDI engine option for i30 hatchback On March 3, Hyundai Motor Turkiye announced a new engine option for the Hyundai i30, adding a 1.6-liter T-GDI gasoline engine to its C-segment model. In Türkiye, the i30 hatchback is available in two trim levels, Prime and Comfort. The new 1.6 T-GDI engine in the Hyundai i30 produces 150 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch (DCT) tr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

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

it is in the top three on BEV retail in Europe. We expect this year another growth due to the potential of the car, and also the increase of the EV mix market in Europe. It means no change until now for R5 and additional levers to grow in the coming months. Pricing in Europe and contributions from Turkiye and BrazilQ: Could you comment on 2026 pricing in Europe and contributions from Türkiye and Brazil? A: [François Provost] Turkiye will have ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24