Automotive
Last update : 03 October 2026, Saturday / 09:06
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Global industrial robot stock crosses 5 million mark
The International Federation of Robotics reported that global operational robot stocks rose 9% to exceed 5 million units last year, with installations climbing 11% to over 600,000 as artificial intelligence developments and supply chain reshoring accelerate factory automation adoption worldwide.
03 October 2026

Otokar signs $1.47B deal to export wheeled armored vehicles
Turkish automotive and defense manufacturer Otokar announced Thursday that it signed a $1.47 billion contract to export wheeled armored vehicles and provide integrated logistics support, with the agreement set to take effect upon completion of official approvals and receipt of advance payment, according to a disclosure filed with Türkiye's Public Disclosure Platform.
01 October 2026

Türkiye’s EU customs union offers edge over Chinese EV rivals
Polish automotive executives said Türkiye's customs union with the EU gives its automotive sector a significant competitive edge over Chinese rivals facing heavy import tariffs, telling the New Mobility Congress in Katowice that tariff-exempt Turkish vehicles will benefit as regional suppliers face rising costs.
25 September 2026

Volkswagen recalls 208,000 vehicles in US over steering defect
German automaker Volkswagen is recalling 208,724 vehicles in the United States due to a steering system defect that could result in a loss of vehicle control, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said, noting that authorized dealers will replace the faulty component free of charge.
18 September 2026

Togg to launch affordable T6X electric car in June 2027
Togg Chairman Fuat Tosyali told Anadolu Agency the compact T6X will retail for approximately 1.3 million Turkish lira to target middle-income buyers, noting that the company aims to scale annual production beyond 200,000 units as it expands its domestic lineup and charging infrastructure nationwide.
31 August 2026

Electric, hybrid cars dominate 52% of Türkiye auto market
The Automotive Distributors and Mobility Association said electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for more than half of all passenger car sales in Türkiye during the first seven months of the year, as diesel registrations continued their sharp decline amid the global phaseout of combustion engines.
05 August 2026

Volkswagen weighs closing several German plants, putting 40,000 jobs at risk
Chief Executive Oliver Blume is preparing a sweeping restructuring that could shutter production at multiple German factories by 2034, putting approximately 40,000 positions at risk, according to Der Spiegel, as the automotive giant faces mounting pressure to cut costs and streamline operations.
09 July 2026

Trump says Toyota shifting production from Mexico to US
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Japanese automaker Toyota is relocating some of its manufacturing operations from Mexico to Texas, crediting his administration's tariff policies for the decision amid ongoing trade adjustments between Washington and Tokyo aimed at reducing chronic US trade deficits.
07 July 2026

EU Industrial Accelerator Act reshapes Türkiye's market position
The European Union’s Industrial Accelerator Act will prove decisive for Türkiye’s supply chain ties with the bloc as Brussels moves to impose “Made in EU” content requirements on strategic sectors ranging from automotive to clean technologies, with business leaders warning that strict limits could damage decades of Customs Union integration.
30 June 2026

Türkiye's Aspilsan targets drone energy independence by 2026
Aspilsan Energy is manufacturing customized battery cells and specialized packs tailored to the specific energy requirements of various drone platforms, from fixed-wing UAVs to agile FPV drones, as part of a broader push to secure Türkiye’s drone energy independence by 2026.
18 June 2026









