Automotive Exports - Kasım 2016

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Reaping the fruits of restructuring…

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ctually, the Turkish automotive industry have been able to consolidate and restructure its market share both at home and abroad. The exports

by Turkish automotive sector, which is the driving force of Turkish economy, reached remarkable figures in the last decade. The automotive industry has been active since the early seventies. Initially, the majority of the market development was based on imports and some level of local system integration. Since the full integration to the European Customs Union in 1994, Turkey has become a major production platform for global automotive manufacturers.

Currently, there are major multinational vehicle manufacturers with their own production facilities in Turkey. While some of these companies are engaged in a joint venture with Turkish companies, others are operating independently.

The automotive components industry reaches into many different sub-sectors of activity.

Turkish producers of parts and components have attained high standards reflected by large export volumes to the Western countries. There are numerous producers of automotive components and services in Turkey. More than half of these manufacturers compete in international markets and set high standards of export figures. Among them are many small and medium manufacturers with advanced technologies, constant updates and support from outside Turkey, and a dynamic company structure. Many companies operating in the Turkish market possess international certifications, enhancing their global market position.

As noted ealier in this column, we think that technology will always be the key for the survival of the automotive industry. History says so.

Our publications remain at the service of those businesses people seeking to increase their share in the increasingly competitive foreign markets.

This month, we participate in IAP Tehran International Auto Parts Exhibition, Iran. We wish all business people success and lucrative business.

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Public Sector To Purchase New Vehicles In 2017 In 2017, the number of 6 thousand 453 new vehicles will be purchased for the Turkish public sector, according to budget draft law

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he number of new 6 thousand 453 unit vehicles will be purchased for the Turkish public sector organizations in 2017.

According to the information about the year 2017 Central Budget Draft Law, 5,888 vehicles will be used in general budgeted public establishments, 545 units in special purposed budgeted administrations, 20 ones of the new vehicles for regulatory and inspector establishments of the total number of new 6,453 vehicles to be purchased in 2017.

The Directorate General of Security will feature the public administration to get the most vehicles with number of 1,668 in 2017.

Of these, 800 units will be used in security and transportation services.

Following this public organization, the Ministry of National Defense with 771 units, General Staff of Gendarmerie with 755 units, the Ministry of Health with 689 units, the Ministry of National Education with 304 units and the Ministry of Justice with 256 units take place in the new vehicle purchasing list respectively.

In the new year, the Turkish Precedency will get 46 new vehicles, the Prime Minister Office 42 vehicles.

The universities will have the highest share with 174 new vehicles in the scope of the special budgeted organizations. The penalty and execution organizations will get 151 new vehicles and then Forestry General Directorate with 103 vehicles.

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OSD Shares OHS Activities With Shareholders The activities and good applications of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Group which operates in the structure of Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) are shared with other shareholders

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he works and good applications in occupational health and safety that are managed by the members of the OSD win awards both in Turkey and international level and shown as an example. In the scope of the OHS group activities which are managed in the structure of the OSD, the members of the OSD have made a decision to transform this project to a social responsibility project in line with awareness of the issue’s importance. Thanks to this, the works and good applications of the members are transferred to other shareholders. With this purpose, the second edition of Occupational Health and Safety in the automotive industry was held at the conference hall of TOSB, (the Automotive Supplier Industry Organized Industrial Zone) with cooperation of the OSD and the TOSB. Osman Sever, Secretary General of the OSD, extended his thanks in the opening speech for supports of TOSB and TAYSAD as well as seeing a great interest in OHS experts and those interested in the issue of occupational safety.

In his speech, stating the basic human rights come first in

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order to work in a healthy and safety condition, Osman Sever recorded securing provision of occupational health and safety was a humanitarian responsibility. In addition, he highlighted importance of provision of occupational health and safety in the country. He also emphasized importance of provision of occupational health and safety in terms of societal wellbeing and development in the country. In this framework, he wished the initiative - which shares information accumulation and experiences of the OSD members in the scope of social responsibility -should be an example.

As for Yunus Ciftci, Chairman of the Board of the TOSB, stating his pleasure regarding the cooperation between the TOSB and the automotive and supplier industry, which has been in a very advanced position in indicators of economy and quality, he noted they wished to organize seminar traditionally always at the TOSB. He also highlighted being established of the first “Joint Health Unit” in the structure of the TOSB was an indicator giving importance to the OHS. Alper Kanca, Chairman of TAYSAD and deputy chairman of the TOSB, indicating importance of the OHS culture, highlighted the works directed towards settling of the OHS culture and increasing education.

Ismail Gerim, Deputy Director General of Occupational Health and Safety, an affiliation of the Turkish Ministry of Labor and Social Security, briefed about activities of the ministry. Stating his appreciation on behalf of the event, he said organizing this kind of events periodically would contribute positively to Turkey’s OHS performance.

Presenting an issue entitled “A Different View to Attitude Oriented on Safety Culture”, Gerim told the academic approaches how to constitute safety management that oriented on safety culture and attitude at businesses.

The seminars about “Good Applications of Occupational Health and Safety” in the Automotive Industry is planned to continue.

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Tofas Leads Both Production And Exports Tofas has risen atop with 265 thousand unit production increasing 35 percent and 55 percent in the exports in the first nine months this year over the same period last year

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ofas has achieved to let its name written atop in the Turkish automotive sector by reaching recent years high in both production and exports as of the end of September 2016.

As the automotive production exceeding the number of 1 million between January –September 2016 with 6 percent rise over the same period last year in Turkey, Tofas has raised atop with 265 thousand units production increasing 35 percent in this period this year over the same period last year.

Accomplishing 55 percent increase in the exports with 195 thousand unit vehicles in the first 9 months this year through the positive synergy of Fiat Egea family, Tofas, as the firm, also emerges to forefront in the sector exports. Letting the total of over $1 billion worth of investment enter into force, Tofas aims to close the year 2016 as a leader of production and exports by increasing Fiat Egea model family’s global effective area with every passing day and doubling the power of the sector.

Opening place in the global arena with Fiat Doblo and Minicargo (Fiat Fiorino) models, Tofas has reached leadership in the Turkish automotive industry with Fiat Egea model family’s production and export performance gaining a big acceleration in short time.

In this period, Tofas has raised from third line to first. One

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of the most trumps in the global markets with breeze of Fiat Egea model family, Tofas has completed the third quarter with record in the exports, so while taking place at the fourth line last year in the same period, now it raised sector leadership this year in the same period. While the sector completed the exports with 13% increase, Tofas achieved 55% rise in exports in the same period. pointing out they had become driving force of the sector along with success of Egea model family which was one of the important and enthusiastic steps of Tofas in line with the global product development, Tofas CEO Cengiz Eroldu said, “As Tofas, in fact they had begun the year 2016 very well. Together with our new investments we perform over the average of the sector. As of today, we are in the leading position in both production and exports. We contribute to the growth of the Turkish automotive industry in crucial proportions. We take pride in Turkish automotive sector in the leadership of Tofas.”

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IAP Tehran Marks Opportunities IAP TEHRAN, 11th Tehran International Auto Parts Exhibition 2016 is being held between 15 and 18 November, 2016 at Tehran International Fairground

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uto Parts International Fair (IAP Tehran) is a leading trade fair dedicated to the automobile industry. This show is considered as an important opportunity for a healthy evaluation of the prospects in automotive sector and for the establishment of long term business connections.

IAP TEHRAN, 11th Tehran International Auto Parts Exhibition 2016 is being held between 15 and 18 November, 2016.

The Trade Show, Fair and Exhibition is located at the Tehran Permanent Fair Ground.

The fair will be a venue to find out the latest advances in Automotive Accessories, Automotive Equipment, Automotive Parts, Automotive Technology and Automotive Engineering at this key Trade Show, Fair and Exhibition. Tehran International Auto Parts Exhibition 2016 is organized annually, according to the statement.

As an important opportunity for a healthy evaluation of the prospects in automotive sector, TEHRAN AUTOPARTS is considered to increase of sector-specific export, the protection of market share, and the establishment of long term business connections.

The exhibition This international event aims to demonstrate different types of light and heavy vehicles, auto parts, spare parts and decoration equipment as well as after sales, technical and engineering services. Well-known foreign companies from

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Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK, China, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Turkey and Sweden take part in Teheran's Auto Parts International Fair.

The exhibitors are usually companies & experts of: passenger cars & commercial vehicles, coach & auto bodies builders, two & three wheelers, tyres, car finances, insurance, services, alternative fuel & fuel systems, auto accessories, batteries, oil & lubricants, auto components, tools, garage/service station equipment, among others...

The fair offers interact face to face with many key buyers and decision-makers; introduce new products and services; generate sales leads and build relationships with prospects; launch new products to an expert audience; keep up on industry trends; find the latest technological innovations; position your brand and increase awareness.

Visitors This fair is available for trade visitors only: manufacturers, importers & exporters of vehicle accessories, special equipment, tuning, performance systems, design refinement.

Repair & Automotive Services - Equipment for vehicle service and repair, bodywork repair and painting, garage building and management, refuelling and care, disposal and recycling.

Product range Automotive parts & components including engine & mechanical systems, gearbox, exhaust, axle, steering, braking, suspension and body systems, electric & electronic systems, tire and wheel Automotive accessories including interior trimming, car audio & video systems, navigation & telecom systems, air conditioning systems, safety and vehicle security systems Measuring, testing and control devices & systems Maintenance & repair, garage, workshop & workstation equipment Car care products Paints, lubricants, additives and other auto supplies Related manufacturing technology, machinery, equipment and tools Related computer systems and software Publications and other related services

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Turkish Automotive Exports Rank 19th In 2015 Turkish automotive industry ranked 19th in exporting countries of the sector across the world countries in 2015

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n 2015, while Germany ranks atop in the automotive industry exports with $236 billion of the global sector exports totally were $1 trillion 308 billion, Turkey ranks 19th across the world.

The automotive product exports accomplished $1 trillion 308 million in 2015 across the world. Last year, Turkish automotive industry ranked 19th in automotive exporting countries of the sector in the world countries. The share of the German automotive firms got 18 percent with $235,8 billion of the exports across the world in 2015, according to the data posted by Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat).

The first 20 automotive product exporting countries are Germany, Japan, the USA, Mexica, South Korea, China, Canada, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Italy, Czech Republic, Thailand, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, the Netherlands, Turkey and Sweden respectively in 2015. Turkish automotive industry accomplished its exports mostly to the European Union countries.

According to the data in 2015, Turkish automotive industry

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sold 77.6 percent of its products to the EU countries, 7 percent to surrounding and Mideast countries, 3.8 percent to North Africa countries, 3.7 percent to North America countries, 7.9 percent to other countries.

In 2015, Turkish automotive industry exported to 176 countries. Last year, the sector mostly exported to France with 12.8 percent and $880 million. This country followed by the UK with 12 percent and $824 million, Italy with 11.3 percent and $778 million, Germany with 9.1 percent and $628 million, Spain with 7.2 percent and $494 million respectively.

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Automotive Sector Expects Record In 2016

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Turkish automotive sector expects record in terms of production and exports; production increased 6 percent to 1 million 33 thousand 225 units; as for the exports surged 13 percent to 797,130 units in January-September 2016

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ast year achieving the highest number exceeding sales of 1 million units, the automotive sector expects record in terms of production and exports despite constriction in the domestic market.

According to the data posted from Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), this year between January – September the total new vehicle market constricted 6 percent to 652,832 units over the same period preceding year. The sector’s production increased 6 percent to 1 million 33 thousand 225 units, the exports surged 13 percent to 797,130 units in this period.

Hayri Erce, General Coordinator of the ODD, said last year psychological threshold of 1 million in sales was exceeded and so the year 2015 was the highest sales year.

Telling they had begun with sales target of 900-950 thousand units for this year, Erce said some periods passed good but regarding coup attempt the positive condition has exposed to downward trend. He noted the domestic market decreased some 6 percent in the first 9 months this year. Stating that gap would be compensated before the year-end, Erce said, “The gap will be tried to compensate in November and December through sales campaigns of the automotive firms, however it seen that we will be behind some of the last year’s figure.

As an outlook, this year will be one of the good years when compare to the sales of past 8-10 years.”

“We will experience an appealing process in the upcoming two months” Indicating economic reviving in Europe had affected the sector positive, Erce continued, “It is very important market for us. When look at the figures in 9 months this year, we accomplished 13 percent better performance over the last year. The production has also been affected through exports, up 6 percent. In the total, the figures of production and exports are quite positive. This year is a year would set a record.”

Recording they had set a target not to perform worse performance than previous year in every work, Erce said, “The automotive sector also put forward a huge effort in order to achieve sales figures in 2015. For this the sales campaigns in November and December will be carried out. In terms of consumers we will be experiencing an appealing period in upcoming two months of the year.”

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Demand For Luxury Cars Up 20% In Sept Plunging slightly in the first nine months this year, the sales of luxury E and F segment automobiles have surged 20 percent in September 2016

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he sales of luxury and ultra-luxury showed 20 percent rise in September 2016 compared to the same month last year in the Turkish market.

The number of 18,708 unit vehicles in the segment of luxury E and ultra-luxury F were sold in the first 9 months this year in the domestic market.

This shows that interest in the segment did not reduce regarding increasing 20 percent in September 2016.

In September 2016, the sales of E segment increased 23 percent to 1,585 units; the sales in ultra-luxury segment F upped 10 percent to 382.

While a total of 1967 luxury vehicles sold in Sept.16, last year the number were 1,560 units in the same month, according to the data from Turkish Automotive Distributors Association (ODD).

The automobile market surged 9 percent, light commercial vehicle market constricted 4 percent, meanwhile the sales of luxury and ultra-luxury cars raised 20 percent.

The sales number of the luxury and ultra-luxury vehicles became 18,708 units in the first 9 months. This figure was 19,192 units in the first 9 months last year that indicated

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narrowing 2.5 percent over the last year.

Mercedes Benz E series was the most sold car with 5,215 units in the first 9 months. In ultra-luxury F segment, Audi X5 ranked atop with the number of 628 units in this period.

In F segment, 972 units BMW, 847 units Mercedes Benz, 562 Land Rover, 358 Volvo, 243 units Audi, 175 units Porsche, 90 units Toyota, 65 Jeeps, 40 Jaguars, 25 Aston Martins, 14 Maseratis, 13 Ferraris, 10 Mitsubishis, 6 Lamborghinis, 6 Bentley, 3 Alfa Romeos, 2 Infiniti models were sold in the first 9 months this year.

As for luxury E segment, Mercedes-Benz sold 5,628, BMW 4,813, Audi 1.898, Land Rover 1.007, Volvo 726, Porsche 324, Jeep 272, Jaguar 172, Volkswagen 95, Subaru 88, Ssangyong 86, Fiat 73, Seat 40, Ford 20, Maserati 19, Lexus 16 units this period.

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Turkish Automotive Suppliers See Great Interest In Germany

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Turkish automotive supplier industry firms participated in the 9th International Automotive Supplier Fair held in the German city of Wolfsburg in October, displaying lots of products ranging from brake systems to electric components and fluid transfer

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ludag Automotive Industrialists Association (OIB) joined the 9th International Automotive Suppliers Fair (IZB) as national participation from Turkey held from 18th to 20th October 2016 in the German city of Wolfsburg.

Seeing great interest in the fair regarding Participating in the fair with the OIB, Turkish automotive firms have accomplished noticeable connections in terms of business cooperation and exports. The Turkish firms displayed lots of products ranging from brake systems to electric components and fluid transfer.

Turkish Automotive Industry was represented by the total of 19 firms, of these 10 ones were national, 9 individual participations at IZB Wolfsburg 9th International Automotive Suppliers Fair. Seeing a great interest in the fair via the OIB, Turkish automotive firms have realized significant connections for business cooperation and exports.

In the scope of the organization, the member of the OIB has found opportunity to evaluate negations and business

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cooperation primarily with Volkswagen and the many representatives of other automotive industry. Joining the fair, the OIB Executive Board Member Ali Ihsan Yesilova and Audit Board Member of the OIB Hasan Kumru, Mehmet Gunay, Turkey’s Embassy to Hanover and Ruhi Deniz, Trade Consultant to Hannover visited the stands and negotiated with participant firms’ representatives.

Turkish automotive supplier industry firms saw big interest Over 800 supplier firms of the world from 30 countries joined the specialization fair. Turkish supplier industrialists took place in the most participant countries together with Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal. The firms have achieved important business and export cooperation through bilateral negotiations. The Turkish firms exhibited lots of products such as brake systems, electric components, fluid transfer systems, air-conditioning systems, connection elements and steering parts at the fair.

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New Hyundai i10 Rolls Off Production Line Hyundai Assan has offered its new i10 model primarily to the domestic market having produced since 2013 at its plant in northwestern province of Izmit

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aving produced at the plant of Hyundai Assan in the northwestern province of Izmit since 2013 with 75 percent market share in A segment, Hyundai i10 is starting a new adventure with modern design, improved technological and safety elements. Rolling off the production line with a ceremony held at the plant, the new i10 has been offered for the market firstly in the home with price beginning TL39,950.

In 2013, with the investment worth TL1,5 billion for increasing capacity utilization twofold, the second generation i10 has been produced over 300 thousand units in its Turkey’s plant.

Exporting 290 thousand of this number to over 40 countries, so Hyundai Assan gained TL2,5 billion of export income and contributed to the Turkish economy.

Resetting A segment again, Hyundai i10 made a breakthrough achieving 75% market share in its segment. With the features of renewed face and improved equipment, i10 is expected to complete the year 2016 with the sales of 3 thousand units, is also expected to raise its sales upper level in 2017.

Following the ceremony of the new i10, Hyundai Assan Chairman Mong-Hyun and Director General Onder Goker fixed the plaque of new i10 together.

They also started test driving days for new generation Hyundai i10.

In his speech at the ceremony, Mong-Hyun said; “Turkey is the

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second homeland of mine. It is proud for me working such a beautiful country, at a plant having so much high quality and technology. Thanks to Made in Turkey cars, primarily in Europe, Turkey’s flags are waving over 40 countries. Our i10 model is a model which meets the needs of Turkish consumers, in addition to the European consumers. The sales in European market are quite high and customer satisfaction is upper level. I hope Turkish customers will show more interest in i10 and we can let this automobile meet more Turkish consumers.”

As for Onder Goker said that the new i10 featured with many superiorities compared to its rivals in A segment. He continued, “The New i10 possesses features such as front colloidal sensor system, lane departing sensor system, static turning lights, 7” touchscreen navigation and multimedia and six airbags. In addition, we have also started to offer optional warranty for i10 model up to 80,000 kilometers following Elantra and Tucson models. We believe the new i10 will fold its successes more through these features.”

Refinery design and improved drive The new i10 is coming together with some of recoveries including new stepped grill. Having characterized with curved and natural fluent lines, Hyundai i10 emerges to front by making distinction in its respective segment.

As the new Hyundai i10 is being offered with a new bumper, LED daylight in round shaped, which was boomerang shaped in the previous model, is installed onto front grill. Reaching more elite and more sportive statement, the automobile also made changes at rear side. The fog lights in round shape have black framework. Exhibiting more sportive and dynamic stance with chic bumper the car also has openable sunroof with 5 manual speeds and 4 automatic transmission speeds.

For economic fuel consumption the new i10 also offer its LPG version.

The new i10 supports its roomy and fresh interior space with 252 liters baggage space.

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Tractor Market Expands 7.4% In 1H16 Tractor market increased 7.4 percent in the first half in the Turkish domestic market this year over the same period last year

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he number of tractor which was sold in the first half this year increased 7.4 percent over the same period last year. Turk Tractor Deputy Director General Irfan Ozdemir said when regarded the traffic registration the sold tractor increased 7.4 percent in the first half in the Turkish domestic market this year.

He said Turk Tractor which is featured as foremost firm of the tractor sector was established in 1954 and produced tractors and equipment to utilize the Turkish farmers’ business for 62 years with the vision guiding the agriculture sector.

Highlighting the firm achieved 91 percent of the Turkish tractor exports, Ozdemir recorded they had generated value with high technology for the farmers across the world.

Emphasizing the 2016 had passed productive as the sector, Ozdemir said, “This year is being experienced abundant, efficient and profitable. This year, precipitations are little bit lesser. Drought happened in some regions of Turkey but in the general meaning the year is passing as abundant and profitable both in terms of agriculture and livestock.”

Reminding Turkey was experiencing a difficult and troubled period this year, Ozdemir said, “Turkish economy has the power, capacity, experience and willpower to overcome these problems and troubles. For this reason, we look at positively for the future. We believe and trust future of our country, products, brand, sector, farmers. In this context, we invest and

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develop ourselves continuously. We try to make up plus values for our farmers. We struggle to facilitate and progress their works. So, we have installed our second plant two year ago.”

“We will exceed 60 thousand” Stating they had set up technology centers related to precision agriculture and studies directed towards it, Ozdemir said that they had entered earthmoving machine business.

Reminding investments and values they did had made them strengthened and more competitive, he said, “The year 2015 was also a very abundant and productive year. Records were set in tractor sales; nearly 67 thousand tractors were sold.

When looked at the sales figures, there is 7.4 percent growth over last year in 1H16. We expect this year would be the same with previous year in terms of the sales. In terms of unit we would exceed the number of 60 thousand units in 2016.”

He said there is nearly the number of 1,7 million tractors in Turkey.

“The age of 55 percent of existing 1,7 million tractors is between 24-25 years old. They comprise of the tractors completed economic age and high fuel consumption, as well as maintenance and repairing expenditures. According to our statistic, 3 percent of the old tractors are renewed, 1 percent is comprised of our customers who buy new tractors.

We should support our farmers in order to manage their all activities through swift, effective and productive way with high technological tractors,” Ozdemir concluded.

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Borusan Oto To Invest In New Facility Maintaining comprehensive facility investment across Turkey, Borusan Automotive has also stepped into the Thrace region

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ealing with sales and aftermarket services of BMW, MINI, Land Rover and Jaguar brands, Borusan Oto, the authorized seller and service of Borusan Automotive has stepped into Thrace region in the district of Corlu. The branch of Borusan Auto opened along with E-5 highway will deal with sales and aftermarket services of BMW and MINI automobiles as well as BMW Premium Selection approval used automobiles.

Ugur Sakarya, Director General of Borusan Auto, said; “We enjoy enthusiasm of stepping into Thrace region with the facility located in the district of Corlu. Our Corlu branch is a facility gathering the services of sales and aftermarket of BMW and MINI automobiles under a roof. We target to sell 350 units used automobiles in Corlu.”

Borusan Auto has opened its Corlu branch to fulfill services of aftersales of BMW and MINI automobiles as well as BMW Premium Selection approved secondhand automobiles.

Maintaining business of BMW, MINI, Land Rover and Jaguar brands’ sales and aftermarket services, Borusan Auto has stepped into the Thrace region first time as continuing investments across Turkey. Having a total area of 2,650 sq meters, of these 1000 sq meters are showroom and 1,650 sq

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meters belong to service area. The Borusan Auto Corlu branch will also serve for painting and damages at the workshops.

Stating they would continue the firm’s facility investments as year-end approaching, Ugur Sakarya said, “In addition to aftermarket services of BMW and MINI automobiles, we will also launch a new period in the region with the sales of BMW Premium approved and 24 months guaranteed secondhand vehicles. We will introduce the Thrace region with the super and privilege service concept of Borusan Auto.

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Hundreds of thousands of public transport vehicles will be transformed to a more safety condition with a set of regulations directed towards drivers and passengers

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undreds of thousands of minibuses and buses run in cities will be transformed to a safer condition through the new technological tools.

A set of regulations made by the Turkish Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology directed towards the production, transformation and assembling, as well as drivers and passengers.

In accordance with this new regulation, driver safety cabin will be equipped for the vehicles having over 8 seats.

Except intercity and international buses and tourism purposed coaches, the vehicles which operate in cities will be identified as “Special Safety Equipped Public Transport Vehicles� if they meet the aforementioned terms.

Vehicle tracking device, state of emergency button, camera system and image recorder system will be installed in these vehicles.

The vehicle tracking device will ensure tracking of the vehicles in terms of location/position. The location information will include latitude, altitude, speed, direction, total distance information. The state of location, direction, instant speed will

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be tracked automatically. In case, electricity cutoff the device will be active for 5 hours.

Cameras will produce proof The device which will be used in the camera system to be installed in the vehicles designed for the mobile vehicles. The feature of picture sensor of the camera would be improved to take picture in the moveable condition.

In order to be able to scan interior of the vehicle for identifying of a passenger in examining of an incident will be at least 480 TV-Line level.

The camera will be featuring Watermark for being used as a proof at the courts.

State of emergency button Another crucial change in the public transport vehicles is state of emergency button. State of emergency buttons will be existing as much as emergency exit places.

Change also will be made in the places of LPG/CNG fuel systems.

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Electric Vehicle Sales Double In 2015 In Europe Electric Vehicle (EV) sales in Europe, which is second biggest EV market, doubled in 2015 to 145,000 new sales

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urope will see more than half a million electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads by the end of 2016, a report by Transport & Environment (T&E) reveals.

The European Union doubled the sales of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles in 2015 reaching 145,000 units sold, the biggest sales increase for any year to date. Including Norway (and other non-EU members) Europe is the second largest market for purely electric cars in the world.

Mitsubishi sold the largest amount of EVs in 2015 (28,175), accounting for 23% of all its sales in Europe. Mitsubishi sold 27,977 Outlanders, a plug-in hybrid car, making it the most popular EV choice in Europe in 2015. However, there are concerns the short electric range undermines its environmental benefits. The second bestselling EV is the Renault Zoe, a battery electric model with 16,612 units. The Nissan Leaf (11,977 units sold) lost its 3rd position to the new Golf GTE with almost 15,000 new registrations.

Julia Hildermeier, electromobility officer of T&E, said: “The electromobility revolution is underway and Europe is well placed to take a leading position. To fully grab this chance, Europe needs four important boosts from regulators:

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ambitious European CO2 limits for new cars in 2025 including a specific target for EV sales to stimulate competition amongst carmakers; to accelerate the roll-out of EV charging infrastructure across Europe; to ban dirty diesels from cities; and tax breaks for battery electric vehicles.”

The Netherlands tops the list of EV sales for the third year in a row, with an 8.8% share of plug-in vehicles. Norway is second in terms of absolute sales but has a much higher market share, 18.7%. The Dutch market is mainly plug-in hybrid (PHEVs) models whilst those in Norway are mainly battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The UK sells the third highest level of EVs, although it is notable that PHEVs predominate in sales even though the purchase incentive offered is markedly less.

France has the second biggest share of BEVs, reflecting the relatively generous bonus under its CO₂-based bonus-malus car purchasing scheme. Germany has a very ambitious electromobility scheme that aims for one million EVs on its streets by 2020. However, it has only recently introduced any incentives that should increase demand in 2016, which helps explain the fact that only 0.7% of total vehicle sales in Germany were EVs. Sales of electric vans are a fraction of those of cars, with very limited availability of models in the market. But cars and vans aren’t the most popular electric vehicles in Europe: T&E estimated that last year there were between 5 and 8 million e-bikes and e-scooters on Europe’s roads.

Transport has become Europe’s biggest climate problem.

Cars are responsible for 15% of Europe’s total CO2 emissions and are the single largest source of emissions in the transport sector. The EU’s obligatory rules on carbon emissions require car manufacturers to limit their average car to a maximum of 95 grams of CO2 by 2021. The European Commission agreed to propose stricter CO2 limits for cars for 2025 early next year.

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Alliance For Connected & Automated Driving In Europe 37 leading companies join forces in European Automotive-Telecom Alliance, the main goal of this Alliance is to promote the wider deployment of connected and automated driving in Europe

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t a Round Table on Connected and Automated Driving initiated and chaired by Günther H. Oettinger, European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, the automotive and telecom industries have formally announced the formation of Europe’s first AutomotiveTelecom Alliance.

The Alliance includes six leading sectorial associations, as well as 37 companies, including telecom operators, vendors, automobile manufacturers and suppliers for both cars and trucks.

The main goal of this Alliance is to promote the wider deployment of connected and automated driving in Europe. The first concrete step is the advancement of a “PreDeployment Project” aimed at testing three major use-case categories, albeit with exact details still to be decided: • Automated driving – could include high-density platooning, remotely controlled parking, highway chauffeur and highdefinition maps; • Road safety and traffic efficiency – could include traffic optimisation for smart cities;

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• Digitalisation of transport and logistics – could include remote sensing and data management.

These tests will identify and address both technological and regulatory issues. Among other important elements, the project will tackle interoperability issues as well as infrastructure investment to address connectivity needs, and the improving of safety and security. At the same time, pilot projects will help to elaborate the basic business models that both sectors can start deploying when investing in these technologies.

Funding will be crucial, and the Alliance is setting up a dedicated task force to ensure that pilot projects can count on the necessary resources and the cooperation of public authorities, which are both prerequisites to the success of the Project.

In terms of coordination and administration, the Alliance has appointed ERTICO (Europe’s Intelligent Transport Systems Partnership) as Project Manager. So far, the initiative involves the following Member States: Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland.

The Alliance is working towards finalising the details of the Pre-Deployment Project by December 2016.

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ODD Wish To Introduce Incentive For Cars We wish to replace the old automobiles with new ones by incentive which was implemented for the commercial vehicles, Hayri Erce, General Coordinator of Automotive Distributors Association

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he number of over 200 thousand old commercial vehicles withdrew from the traffic. A similar incentive is going to enter into force for taxis, I hope now the automobiles are on the list, Hayri Erce, General Coordinator of Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), said.

Erce recorded the number of vehicles had shown a fast development in recent years, while there were 1,5 million registered vehicles at the beginning of the 1990s, currently the number of vehicles raised by 15 million excluding tractor and motorbikes as of 2015.

Reminding the number of current registered vehicles were gradually going to be old, Erce said the number of over 3,5 million vehicles were over 20-year old, of these 2,7 million comprised of automobiles.

Highlighting the old vehicles would cause trouble in the traffic circulation, Erce continued, “The old vehicles would threat safety of life and things. Their CO2 and harmful tailpipe emission rates are higher than the new technological ones.

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negative financial burden regarding their high maintenance and repairing expenditures. The policies, which would serve to regenerate and renew the old vehicles, are required in our country without losing time.”

Pointing out the western countries were implementing regeneration program as their vehicles getting old, Erce said low model taxis and commercial vehicles would be renewed within 3 years via the incentive program in Turkey.

Reminding the incentive for renewal of the commercial vehicles was very successful, Erce said, “Over 200 thousand old vehicles were withdrawn from the traffic. The incentive is also being introduced for taxis. In my opinion, the old automobiles are now on the list. The year 2017 is a quite suitable year for this. We wish to replace the old automobiles with new ones. If we let this enter into force, we would provide the old vehicles to be younger. The entire world is in quite low rate growth process. In this process, we will allow domestic consumption dynamics enter into force. This will contribute our growth rate to upward trend quickly.”

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TS45 Of TEMSA Goes To Silicon Valley Regarding ‘Innovation Week 2016’ held in the southern province of Adana, Faruk Ozlu, Turkish Minister of Science, Industry and Technology, inspected TS45 vehicle of TEMSA is being sent to the Silicon Valley of the USA

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n the scope of Turkey’s Innovation Week 2016 visiting the southern province of Adana, Faruk Ozlu, Minister of Science, Industry and Technology, inspected TS45 vehicle of TEMSA is being sent to the Silicon Valley of the USA. Exporting its respective vehicles to 66 countries, TEMSA produces the vehicles at its facilities.

Overtaking its competitors regarding giving importance to R & D and innovation as well as using the new technologies and marketing and sales successes, TEMSA’s vehicles sustain to be limelight of the users in the USA. TEMSA allowed its state-of-the-art technological vehicles meet with the business circles, entrepreneurs and students in line with Turkey’s Innovation Week 2016 in Adana.

Briefing about TS45 vehicle of TEMSA to Faruk Ozlu, Minister of Science, Industry and Technology, Mahmut Demirbas, Governor of Adana and Huseyin Sozlu, Mayor of Adana Metropolitan, Ibrahim Eserce, R & D and Technology Director of TEMSA, said; “With this event having colored with the designs of artisan Evrim Duyar and being spotlight of the participants, our TS45 model vehicle has a seat capacity of 56+1 units. The vehicle has three models as TS30, TS35 and TS45. We maintain our growth in the USA as in the domestic and European markets. We take pride in representing our vehicles in the four continents.”

Faruk Ozlu, the Minister of Science, Industry and Technology, in his speech said, “The successes of the Turkish industrialists both in the home and abroad, makes us proud. I congratulate regarding its successful businesses and steadily increasing market share in the USA with every passing day.”

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World Automotive Industry Leaders Meet In Istanbul The engineers who guide the world automotive industry came together at the International Automotive Engineering Conference held in Istanbul in order to discuss transformation in transportation by 2050

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he engineers who steer the world automotive industry convened in Istanbul on 3-4 November 2016 to discuss the future of the sector at the International Automotive Engineering Conference (IAEC).

The steps should be taken in the automotive industry and current dynamics of the automotive industry were addressed.

The engineers responsible from R & D and product improvement in the main industry and supplier industry were discussed tomorrow of the automotive industry with support of the OIB, in partnership of the OSD, OTEP and TAYSAD with cooperation of SAE in the leadership of Turkish Automotive Industry.

SAE International contributes development of the sector by holding congresses both in the USA and various countries.

Cuneyt Oge, Chairman of SAE International, announced the reason of the big organization regarding advances of Turkish automotive industry, the successes in R & D and innovations of the firms in the sector, increased business possibilities in the area of automotive engineering, studies of Turkish universities in the automotive industry.

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across the world since the establishment year 1905, the SAE Chairman Cuneyt L. Oge said, “Guiding the world automotive business today faces a new battle; mobility concept is changing. Now the subjects are being discussed in the sector such as ‘do we operate our vehicles with what, how we derive, how we own and even how we fly’. We, as the automotive engineers, try to find answers of these questions for 2050. We also say that traditional internal combustion engines operate with fossil fuels will continue to be used, in fact there is potential to reduce emission. In addition, lightening process would also contribute to reduce fuel consumption and emission rate. Use of the traditional steel decreased from 75% to 60% within last 37 years, we guess this rate would drop by 20 percentage level in 2035.”

OTEP Chairman Ali Goktan, who undertook arrangement chairmanship of the conference this year, said an intensive interest showed in the conference which was the first edition, adding both national and international participation was fairly high. He continued, “Turkish automotive industry has advanced crucial distances. The successes of the sector establishments in R & D and innovation, increased business opportunities in the automotive engineering, studies of the Turkish universities in the automotive engineering have made our country being taken into consideration in the global automotive arena.”

Goktan added an intensive interest would be shown to the next edition of the conference.

At the conference also the Turkish automotive industry’s achievement addressed, “Turkish automotive industry has achieved to be an international production hub with its experience and accumulation and as well as qualified laborforce on behalf of sustaining its competitive position. Both blue and white collar personnel possessing true education are the precondition of taking under control of the automotive industry’s sustainable development.”

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eTIR Regarded As Future Of Global Transit By using electronic guarantees, eradicating all paper work and with successful monitoring, eTIR is regraded the only global crossborder transit system

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he digital eTIR system has been endorsed as the future of TIR – the only global cross-border transit system – with the first pilot project between Turkey and Iran hailed a resounding success.

The benefits of eTIR have been recognised at recent high level United Nations meetings. Strong support came from both pilot countries, prompting further interest in the innovation from Moldova and Kazakhstan, while Ukraine’s decision to work on a new intermodal pilot with Turkey was confirmed.

Didem Dirlik heading the pilot project for Turkish customs, said, “By using electronic guarantees, eradicating all paper work and with successful monitoring we saw that the systems really work. The future of TIR is with eTIR.” From Iranian customs, Mostafa Ayati said, "We look forward to expanding the project to the neighbouring and other TIR contracting parties, so all could benefit from this facilitation tool."

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The first eTIR pilot project was led by the Turkish and Iranian customs authorities, two pioneer volunteer transport operators and the two countries’ respective TIR Guaranteeing Associations, ICCIMA and TOBB, working together with IRU and the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). eTIR was tested along one transport corridor between the two countries, in which 31 eTIR pilot transports were conducted.

Phase one eTIR pilot transports have demonstrated that eTIR is 100% reliable, inexpensive to implement and requires only minor adjustments to existing customs’ IT infrastructure. Phase two is extending the system to more transport operators, enabling associations and customs authorities to benefit from less data entry work, ease of implementation and advance risk assessment.

IRU will provide the Ukrainian authorities, with the necessary technical information to launch eTIR in the coming weeks and is working closely with IRU member, ASMAP UA. Turkey has pledged to share knowledge and collaborate with Ukraine in order for eTIR preparations to begin as quickly as possible.

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TOBFED To Open Vocational School The Federation for Automotive Maintenance Associations is preparing to educate licensed personnel in the branch of auto wash, auto coiffeur, tire, rod balance, vale, mini repair and body repairing

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he Federation for Automotive Maintenance Associations (TOBFED) is going to educate the experts by setting up the school for auto wash, auto coiffeur, tire, rod balance master, vale, mini repair and body repairing.

Serkan Bakirtas, Chairman of the TOBFED, said they would grow up experts for the issues of car wash, auto coiffeur, glass film, covering vehicle with folio, tire, rod balance, vale, mini repair, and body repairing.

He said the works such as car wash, auto coiffeur have been registered as vocational group after performing for four-year effort.

Stating they had determined 7 vocational groups as car washer, auto coiffeur, glass-film applicator, vehicle folio covering master, rod-balance and tire master, vale, mini repairing and body repairing at the end of work fulfilled with Vocational Sufficiency Organization, Bakirtas recorded they would like to educate licensed personnel in the related issue.

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education, Bakirtas said, “As a civil society organization, we want to manage our works consciously by the means of educated, qualified and licensed personnel.”

Claiming they would set up a school in Istanbul with cooperation of the Vocational Sufficiency Organization and universities in 2017, he continued, “The school will be fairly an academic school rather than a vocational school. We will take teens since apprenticeship to train for 3 to 6 months.

Those would come from out of the city can accommodate at our school. In the first stage, beginning with car washing and then we will teach other works. In addition to theoretical lessons we will also ensure practical implementations. After obtaining the licenses we will enable teens to get job. We are also planning to license the number of 220 thousand unlicensed personnel gradually currently working in the sector. In the future, we aim to raise the number of school up to 12 units.”

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Ford Otosan Introduces Ford’s New Face To Customers Ford Otosan announced its new concept in its product portfolio, sales and aftersales strategy identifying “A Unique”

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ord Otosan introduces the new face of Ford to its customers, said Ozgur Yuceturk, Deputy Director General of Ford Otosan responsible for Marketing, Sales and Aftermarket.

Yuceturk briefed about the automotive sector and Ford Otosan in the new approach of Ford called “A Unique”. Sharing the new sales and aftersales services of Ford directed towards its customers, Yuceturk said, “Since the establishment onwards, we have appeared in front of our customers with the products and services beyond the expectations. In the upcoming period we will continue to appear with “A Unique” approach.”

About the issue Yuceturk continued, “We will introduce our customers with the new face of Ford. We will continue to strength our brand perception with new and prestigious portfolio that added to our wide product gamut responds to different needs. Our modern and sportive face, technology and more equipment mentality allow our vehicles range atop in their classes. When said Ford, a brave and exciting brand, which advances ahead with the technologies, safety, equipment and designs, will come to mind. We will let our current and new customers look at Ford trough another perspective. We will unit this with ‘excellent’ customer experience. We will provide to enjoy a uniqueness which make them feel well, innovation without problem and make happy from the meeting moment with Ford. As of our current point we have achieved, we want

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our customers to be ready to see a more excitement, more dynamic and braver brand.”

“We let our customers meet with 16 new models” Reminding Ford had offered its enthusiastic new models to the market since 2015 with a steady upward-tempo, Yuceturk recorded the new model diversity -which would be offered to the market in terms of global meaning - excites the Ford Otosan family.

“As Ford Otosan since 2015 onwards, our 16 new models have met with our customers. We addressed a wide various customer mass having different admiration and wishes. In the future vision of Ford, particularly 12 performance automobiles to be offered to sales by 2020 and other models will enlarge our diversity customer mass more fairly,” he noted.

Stating the dealers had been shaped to reflect in a way the new of Ford, Yuceturk said, “We named ‘New concept’ as FordStore. FordStore is a new customer experiment application in Europe. We have determined three points in Turkey; Istanbul Sahsuvaroglu, Ankara Tur Oto and Antalya Bilaller to implement FordStore concept.

He said they had evolved the five-sense project and commissioned at all showrooms to raise customer satisfaction to the upper level.

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“First Education For Qualified Labor-Force” Believing importance of vocational education and qualified labor-force, Hıdırusta Automotive has made cooperation with Private Ikitelli OSB Vocational and Technique Anatolian High School” assuming printing of the books for over 600 students

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he automotive industry, one of the locomotive sectors of Turkey, employs the number of over 400 thousand people ranging from the main and supplier industry to distribution, marketing and sales channels.

In order to achieve the targets of the sector in the scope of vision which is set for 2023, setting up qualified staff infrastructure has an utmost importance as well as investments in R & D and innovation. In this point the biggest responsibility is on the shoulders of the sector representatives and vocational high schools. Being in preparations to leave behind 20 years in its sector and employing over 150 people, Hıdırusta Automotive also believes importance of qualified labor-force and in line with this invests in human resources. As of 2016 year, in the scope of social responsibility projects giving first line to education, the company has taken its first step into a long-running cooperation and undertook printing of vocational books of 600 students who are taught at Private İkitelli OSB Vocational and Technique Anatolian High School.

“Our support will continue to education” Pointing out lack of skillful intermediate staff in the automotive component sector was increasing with every passing day, Riza Sahin, Director General of Hıdırusta Automotive highlighted increasing the number of vocational high schools and their quality.

Sahin continued, “Operating in 5 various provinces of Turkey, our company has over 150 employees in different levels, but we face difficulties to find in wanted quality personnel. As for this, lack of education has been on limelight of these problems. The technical talented labor-force need of our sector is increasingly growing with every passing day. In this, a great duty falls on the shoulders of vocational high schools in addition to us. In order to provide our young colleagues to get a better education, we should try to show effort and assume responsibility.”

Reminding they, as Hıdırusta Automotive, has taken an important step and assumed printing of the books of the students attending to Private Ikıtelli OSB Vocational and Technical

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Anatolia High School, Riza Sahin emphasized their cooperation was increasingly continuing. Sahin marked they would manage to ensure internship opportunities, organizing career days, supporting of part supply to the students.

Close relation with the sectors having opened in 2013 and offering free education possibility to the students with the title “Turkey’s first Private Technical and Industrial Vocational High School, the Private Ikıtelli OSB Vocational and Technical Anatolia High School guides its curriculum with the vision of “A Institution Raises Leading Staff in Vocation” in line with demands of the sector. Having a total of 3150 students in 5 classes of Industrial Automation, Machinery, Automat, Electricity - Electronic and Chemical Technology, the institution focuses on growing qualified labor-force having necessary knowledge and knowhow in their area to be able to respond need of technical staff in the best way. It offers education programs with the support of master instructors in Automotive Technology and foremost companies of the sector in the branches of electro-mechanic, body and paint. Over 600 students of the related department receive education in the issues of 4 Basic Engine Workshops, 2 Electro Mechanic Workshops, 2 Body Technology Workshops and 2 Paint Workshops.

About Hıdırusta Stepping into spare parts sector in 1978, Hıdırusta Automotive Inc. has kept its place atop by distributing wholesale spare parts especially for the vehicles of Mercedes Benz and Man brands since 1997 onwards. Istanbul being headquarters, the company distributes components to the number of over 2000 locations primarily Anatolian side of Istanbul, Gaziantep, Ankara, Samsun and Izmir branches. Serving in the product groups of engine, transmission, differential, electrical, body, chassis parts, trailer and air springs, in this scope the firm also has representative of 0ver 60 world brands.

In addition to its activities directed towards the domestic market, also making global cooperation, Hıdırusta is also shareholder of TEMOT INTERNATIONAL which is known as “Aftermarket Professional Club” via TATCOM Inc. of which has been in founder members.

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Automotive Firms Speed Up Sales Campaign Automotive firms in the effort to achieve the sales objective in the last quarter which has been set at the beginning of the year

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he automotive firms try to boost their sales complying with the targets set for this year offering various alternatives and attractive opportunities, so the aim is to increase sales by the end of the year. Aydin Erkoc, head of Turkey’s Motor Vehicle Sellers Federation (MASFED), said that the automotive firms have speeded up the sales campaign and discount implementation to achieve the year-end sales program.

Indicating the automobile dealers which have been struggling to accomplish the year-end targets together with alternative and attractive prices, Erkoc recorded the planned approach would bring activity to the sales of new automobiles.

Reminding customers have also been impressed with the campaigns directed towards new automobiles, Erkoc said, “The discounts and zero interest to be applied up to 20-month-period in the new automobiles’ prices might attract customers towards year-end.”

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Stating they would also expect activity in both new and secondhand automobiles in the last quarter of the year, Erkoc continued, “Everybody buys vehicles fitting to their income levels. In new year, the market will be active because quite high demand. Currently there are over 20 million vehicles in Turkey and every year 5 million of these vehicles handed over. Especially, the secondhand market is fairly active. Also the number of new vehicles increases with every passing day.”

“We wish interest rates in automobile loans to drop” Erkoc said they would expect decrease in the vehicle loan interest rates in order to increase dynamism in the automotive market as in the housing market.

Pointing out 35 thousand people would obtain their subsistence via automobile trade in Turkey, he said, none of them sees support in this issue. Well currently the government has serious problems, troubles regarding current situation in our region. However we wish decrease in the automobile interest loan rates to stimulate the market and trade.”

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New Renault Model Goes To Market Having produced at the plant of Renault in the northwestern province of Bursa in Turkey, the new Megane Sedan is being offered for the admiration of automobile devotees

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he new Megane Sedan is being offered for the admiration of the automobile devotees with price beginning with TL62,600.

Megane family is extending more through being added of the new Megane Sedan to the product gamut.

Having produced at the plant of Renault in the northwestern province of Bursa in Turkey, the new Megane will contribute growth and enlargement of the product lineup of the brand.

The new Renault model will be offered for the sales in some 30 countries.

Having based on CMF C/D architecture, the new Megane Sedan has been designed and improved concurrently with Megane HB which has been launched at the beginning of 2016.

The new Megane Sedan will take place its place at the market with 6 engine choices including 2 gasoline, 4 diesel and 3 equipment level as Joy, Touch and Icon.

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“C segment gets 49.5 percent share in passenger car market in Turkey” Renault Mais Director General Berk Cagdas said C segment gets share of 49.5% in the passenger car market in Turkey. As for sedan body takes 29 percent share from the segment, C sedan has 59 percent share in the market itself.

Stating Megane would take its place in the market, Cagdas said, “It is gearing up to emerge front among its rivals with its features with upper segment in addition to its eye-catching design. The new Megane Sedan Renault will contribute to Turkey’s passenger car market leadership.”

The new Megane Sedan was equipped with openable glass electric sunroof.

Thanks to this, interior of the car is integrated natural light.

When looked at from outside this panoramic sunroof is made up a connection between front and rear windows.

Offered to the market with 9 different colors, one of the most important features of the new Megane is 550 decimeter cubic baggage space.

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Automotive Production Surges 6 Percent The total number of automotive industry production increased 6 percent to 1 million 33 thousand units in the first nine months this year

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he total production of the automotive industry surged 6 percent to 1 million 33 thousand units, as for the automobile production 13 percent in January- September 2016. In this period, the total number of the automobile production accomplished 641 thousand units.

Increasing 6 percent the total automobile production reached by 1 million 33 thousand, the automotive production surged 13 percent to 641 thousand units in January-September 2016 over the same period preceding year.

The total production has reached highest level when the data compared in terms of January – September in the years 2006 – 2016.

Together with tractor the total number of production reached by 1 million 72 thousand units in the first 9 months this year.

The production in trucks, midibus, light trucks and minibuses decreased 50, 47, 42, 27 percent; in pick up and buses production increased 3 and 2 percent respectively in this period.

Tractor production increased 1 percent to 39,144 units.

When the production data compared between the years 2006-2016, the tractor production has reached highest level as of January-September 2016.

The total domestic market decreased 6 percent to 653 thousand units in this period compared to the same period

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previous year. The domestic automobile market contracted 2 percent to 489 thousand units in the first 9 months this year. The market share of automobile imports became 76 percent in the first 9 months this year. The total sales of the automobiles decreased 2 percent, imported ones 1 percent; the domestic made ones decreased 7 percent in January-September 2016. In September 2016, the imported automobiles accounted for 79 percent. In the first 9 nine, the sales of imported light commercial vehicles became 48 percent. The total sales of light commercial vehicles plunged 9 percent, imported ones 5 percent, domestic ones 13 percent respectively. In September 2016, the share of the imported light commercial vehicles became 48 percent. The heavy commercial vehicle market plunged 46 percent to 16,333 units, the truck market 47 percent to 14,027 units, midibus market 44 percent to 1,312 units and bus market 25 percent to 994 units respectively.

In the last decade on average while the total market surged 25 percent and automobile market 42 percent respectively; the light commercial vehicle market decreased 3 percent and heavy commercial vehicle market 39 percent.

As for the exports, while the total automotive exports raised 13 percent based on unit, the automobile exports increased 17 percent in this period. The total exports became 797 thousand units; the automobile exports accomplished 502 thousand units. The commercial vehicle exports increased 6 percent; the total vehicle exports increased 13 percent in this period over the same period last year. Tractor exports decreased 7 percent to 10,176 units.

In this period, the number of 797 thousand vehicles, of these 502 thousand units were automobiles, were exported accounting for 77 percent of the total production.

In the first 9 months, the total automotive exports increased 10 percent to $17 billion 356 million, as for based on euro, the exports became 15 billion 543 million according to Uludag Exporters Association (UIB).

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Busworld India Opens Doors On 10 - 12 November The seventh edition of Busworld India is being held in Bengalaru (Bangalore) from 10 to 12 November. For the first time, Busworld and its Indian partners, Inter Ads Exhibitions, have chosen to use the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, a modern facility in the suburb of Dasanpura Hobli.

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his new venue has attracted some new vehicle manufacturing exhibitors like Daimler and Volvo Buses. But also the loyal exhibitors like MG Automotive, SML Isuzu and other OEM's will be presenting their latest vehicles to the professional visitors.

In total, more than 70 exhibitors will showcase their products and services on a surface of 3.870 sqm. A full exhibitor list is available in this link, containing as much extra information as possible so the visitors can prepare their visits accordingly.

A two day congress in conjunction with the exhibition Following the success of the 'Busworld Academy & IRU Congress' held back in April 2015 in Mumbai, we are now joining forces with the 'Association of Road Transport Undertakings' (ASRTU) organising the congress “Bus and coach – A smart transportation system for India”, exploring

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current challenges, as well as potential opportunities to enable a framework for efficient, comfortable and safe buses in India.

"The Congress in Bangalore will bring together high level mobility experts coming from India and abroad, public and private bus operators, bus and coach manufactures and suppliers and last but not least, authorities and decision makers to exchange ideas for the further improvement of the mobility services on Indian roads. And that is exactly what the mission of Busworld Academy is all about!", said Jan Deman, Busworld Academy Director. Umberto de Pretto, IRU Secretary General added, “Building on IRU’s international experience and expertise as well as our work with the IRU-led All India Smart Move High Level Group we are working towards a clear action plan on safe, green, affordable and sustainable transport in India with policy recommendations on how to substantially increase the use of buses and coaches by 2030.”

Ananda Rao, Executive Director of ASRTU, concluded: “The

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Association of State Road Transport Undertakings is happy to associate with this most comprehensive conference and exhibition on Road Transport Industry, highlighting the latest bus models and coaches for India’s future fleet."

A background of the Indian bus market Demand for buses and coaches in India is strong. In the financial year from April 2015 to March 2016, there were 45,085 registrations of vehicles over 7.5 tons gross. That compared with 37,457 in the previous financial year but was still not as high as the record of 49,932 units in the 12 months from April 2011.

This volatility can be attributed to a number of reasons, but the main one is the periodic introduction of stimulus schemes to subsidise the purchase of new city buses. The Government is keen to encourage the scrapping of older and more polluting buses and to replace them with modern new vehicles that are much more driver and passenger friendly.

Industry observers expect demand to rise in 2017 and to remain strong in the following years.

Levels of car ownership in India are rising, and that is contributing to urban congestion. There are now around 22 cars per 1,000 people which mean that there is great demand for public transport, especially buses.

There is a growing market for special school buses, mainly medium size vehicles, and for simple buses for employee transport.

The Government has introduced the Bus Code which took its inspiration from the European Bus Directive. It introduced new standards of specifications, making buses safer and more comfortable.

It also introduced Conformity of Production with which all manufacturers must comply. This spelled the end of many small builders who made the most basic vehicles, frequently hand built in single numbers. Re-bodying of older chassis was rife and many of those vehicles were simply not safe.

Over the last few years, features like lower floors and air suspension have become much more widespread. Power steering is now mandatory.

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The Government is continuing to press ahead with further safety features having recently made it mandatory for all buses to be fitted with tracking devices, CCTV’s and panic buttons that connect to the nearest police station.

In some cities, premium services are available from suburbs to the main business areas. Passengers can pay a higher fare for vehicles equipped with air conditioning and wi-fi connectivity.

The vast majority of buses and coaches in India are powered by diesel engines. The Government has progressively introduced Bharat Standards which are based on European emission limits. However, for several years, Delhi has required all city buses to be powered by compressed natural gas, even insisting on the retrofitting of gas engines to older buses already in service. Small numbers of hybrid buses have entered service, and that in turn has led to growing interest in all-electric vehicles. Although the capital costs are much higher, the running cost per mile is lower and the price of batteries is coming down steadily.

There is now more competition between manufacturers and that is also helping to drive up standards. Fully automatic gearboxes have become acceptable on city buses. Engines are becoming cleaner and there are significant reductions in noise, vibration and harshness. Electrical and electronic systems are continually being updated, facilitating electronic destination equipment, GPS, On-Board Diagnostics and Smart Multi-Mode Ticketing.

India has modern highways, linking all the main towns and cities. That has led to rapid expansion in express coach services. At the top end of the market, this has seen the introduction of more powerful engines, full air conditioning, reclining seats, and many other features for the comfort and convenience of passengers.

India is also a substantial exporter of buses. In the financial year from April 2014 to March 2015, 49,365 buses and coaches over 7.5 tons gross went abroad. That rose to 54,187 in the following twelve months.

India is the second largest manufacturer of buses and coaches in the world (after China) and that alone makes Busworld India well worth a visit.

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EU Commercial Vehicles Maintain New Registrations In September 2016, demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU continued to grow 6.0% and 13.1% over nine months

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n September 2016, demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU continued to grow (+6.0%), even if at a more modest rate than the previous month. This marked the 21st consecutive month of growth, with a total of 220,781 new vehicles registered. Growth continued to be driven by the Italian (+46.3%) and Spanish (+14.1%) markets, while France (-1.1%) and the United Kingdom (-0.9%) performed less well than in September 2015.

Over the first nine months of 2016, the EU market expanded by 13.1%, totalling about 1.7 million commercial vehicles.

During that period, Italy (+40.2%), Spain (+13.1%), Germany (+11.3%), France (+10.1%) and the United Kingdom (+2.0%) all posted growth.

New light commercial vehicles (LCV) up to 3.5 tons In September 2016 registrations of new vans totalled 185,415 units, up (+6.8%) compared to September 2015, marking the 37th consecutive month of growth in the segment. Demand was mostly supported by Italy (+46.3%) and Spain (+12.2%), followed by Germany (+5.6%) and the UK (+1.9%). The French market, on the other hand, saw a decline (-2.1%) last month.

From January to September 2016, 1,422,657 new light commercial vehicles were registered in the EU, or 13.5% more than in the same period last year. Italy (+41.5%), Spain (+13.0%), Germany (+12.9%), France (+9.8%) and the United Kingdom (+2.7%) all contributed to this positive upturn over the first nine months of 2016.

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September 2016 new heavy truck registrations recorded a modest increase (+2.9%) compared to September last year, totalling 25,889 units. Italy (+37.6%) and Spain (+21.9%) largely contributed to the growth, followed by France (+10.8%) and Germany (+5.6%). Demand for heavy trucks in the United Kingdom dropped significantly (-34.2%).

Nine months into the year, demand for new heavy trucks continued to increase (+14.1%), with 215,495 new vehicles being registered in the EU. Italy (+37.4%), France (+16.2%), Spain (+10.3%) and Germany (+8.0%) made a positive contribution to the overall upturn, while the UK market registered a slight decline (-2.5%).

New medium and heavy commercial vehicles (MHCV) over 3.5 tons In September 2016, new truck registrations in the EU were up again after the decline observed in July. Overall, 31,432 new trucks were registered, 2.2% more compared to September last year. Among the major markets, results for trucks were similar to those of the heavy truck segment, with Italy (+50.9%), Spain (+21.4%) and France (+10.5%) showing the highest increases and the United Kingdom posting a decline (-30.9%).

From January to September 2016, 265,533 new trucks (+12.8%) were registered in the EU. Italy (+37.2%), France (+15.5%) and Spain (+13.4%) made a particularly significant contribution to overall growth. Over those nine months, UK demand went down (-2.3%).

New medium and heavy buses & coaches (MHBC) over 3.5 tons In September 2016, new bus and coach registrations declined for the fourth consecutive month (-1.8%), totalling 3,934 units.

Spain (+38.2%), Italy (+21.4%), Germany (+13.8%) and the UK (+11.3%) all posted double-digit increases, but France (-17.9%) performed less well than in September 2015.

Over the first nine months of 2016, the EU market for buses and coaches remained fairly stable (+0.5%), totalling 29,047 new vehicles registered. Demand was primarily driven by Spain (+16.7%) and Germany (+14.4%), while France (-4.2%), the UK (-3.5%) and Italy (-3.2%) saw demand decline over this period.

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World Oil Demand Seemingly Increases By 94.4 mb/d World oil demand in 2016 is seen increasing by 1.24 mb/d to average 94.40 mb/d, according to the report posted by Organization of Oil Exporting Countries

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he OPEC Reference Basket slipped slightly in September to $42.89/b, down 21¢. ICE Brent ended up 8¢ at $47.24/b and NYMEX WTI increased 43¢ to $45.23/b. Crude oil prices were supported by efforts to address excess global supplies and consecutive draws in US crude stockpiles. The Brent-WTI spread narrowed to $2.01/b.

World oil demand in 2016 is seen increasing by 1.24 mb/d to average 94.40 mb/d, after a marginal upward revision of around 10 tb/d from the September MOMR, mainly to reflect the latest data. Positive revisions were primarily a result of higher-than-expected demand in the Other Asia region, while downward revisions were a result of lower-than-expected performance from OECD America. In 2017, world oil demand is anticipated to rise by 1.15 mb/d, unchanged from the September MOMR, to average 95.56 mb/d.

World Oil Supply Non-OPEC oil supply in 2016 is now expected to contract by 0.68 mb/d, following a downward revision of around 70 tb/d from the September MOMR to average 56.30 mb/d. This is mainly due to base line revisions. In 2017, non-OPEC supply was revised up slightly by 40 tb/d to show growth of 0.24 mb/d to average 56.54 mb/d, mainly due to new projects coming on stream in Russia. OPEC NGLs are expected to average 6.43 mb/d in 2017, an increase of 0.15 mb/d over the current year. OPEC crude production, according to secondary sources, increased by 0.22 mb/d in September to

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average 33.39 mb/d.

Product Markets and Refining Operations Product markets in the Atlantic Basin experienced a mixed performance as margins fell in the US, hit by a seasonal slowing in gasoline demand in the US as the driving season ended. In Europe, margins were supported by higher export opportunities along with slowing inflows, which eased the gasoil oversupply in the region. Meanwhile, Asian margins strengthened on the back of stronger regional demand amid the onset of the autumn refinery maintenance season.

Tanker Market Dirty vessel spot freight rates increased on average in September compared to the previous month, supported by enhanced activity. The stronger sentiment was mainly driven by higher freight rates for Suezmax and Aframax, while average VLCC freight rates remained stable. Prompt replacements and increased activity supported freight rates in September.

However, high vessel availability continued to weigh on the market amid considerable growth in the global fleet this year.

In the clean tanker market, spot freight rates remained under pressure with declines in both East and West of Suez.

Stock Movements OECD total commercial stocks fell in August to stand at 3,094 mb, some 322 mb above the latest five-year average. Crude and product inventories showed surpluses of 191 mb and 131 mb, respectively. In days of forward cover, OECD commercial stocks in August stood at 66.7 days, some 6.7 days higher than the seasonal average.

Balance of Supply and Demand Demand for OPEC crude in 2016 is estimated to stand at 31.8 mb/d, an increase of 1.8 mb/d over last year. In 2017, demand for OPEC crude is forecast at 32.6 mb/d, a rise of 0.8 mb/d over the year.

OPEC also marked the world economic growth remained unchanged at 2.9% for 2016 and 3.1% for 2017. The OECD growth forecast remains at 1.6% and 1.7% for 2016 and 2017, respectively. Forecasts for China and India are also unchanged at 6.5% and 7.5% for 2016 and 6.1% and 7.2% for 2017. Brazil and Russia are forecast to grow by 0.4% and 0.7% in 2017, following contractions of 3.4% and 0.6% this year.

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Smart Cars: Driven By Data The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) conference entitled ‘Smart cars: Driven by data’ is being held on Thursday 1 December 2016

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onnected and automated driving is rapidly shaping the automobile industry's future, generating new areas of business with new players, thereby impacting existing business models. It also promises a whole new potential for safe, efficient, comfortable and environmentally-friendly mobility.

While digital innovation in the automotive industry has traditionally focused on optimising the vehicle’s internal functions, attention is now turning to developing the car’s ability to connect with the outside world (including infrastructure, third-party services and of course other vehicles), as well as to the introduction of vehicles with increasing levels of automated-driving functions. Indeed, connected and automated driving is rapidly shaping the automobile industry's future, thereby generating new areas of business with new players and thus also impacting existing business models. These innovations promise a new era of safe, efficient, comfortable and environmentally-friendly mobility.

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The interest of third-party service providers and new competitors in accessing vehicle data and using them for commercial purposes is an issue that requires particular attention. After all, vehicle manufacturers invest heavily in the ability of vehicles to generate data and are ultimately responsible for ensuring the vehicle’s safety and integrity as well as the protection of the user’s personal data and privacy.

That’s why ACEA is organising a conference entitled 'Smart cars: Driven by data' in early December.

“At this event we will bring high-level representatives of the automotive industry together with those representing telecoms operators, European institutions, industry associations, technology companies and consumer organisations. Through lively panel discussions with these stakeholders, as well as various keynote speeches, crucial data-related questions will be up for debate,” according to the statement of the official.

Following topical questions will be addressed through keynote speeches and lively panel discussions.

• What digital infrastructure will be needed for the cars of the future?

• How can this data be shared in a controlled and secure manner?

• How can we best secure personal data?

The event will bring together high-level representatives of the automotive industry, telecoms operators, European institutions, industry associations, technology companies as well as consumer organisations.

The keynote speakers are Roberto Viola, Director-General, DG CONNECT, European Commission, Dita Charanzová, Member of the European Parliament, Henrik Hololei, DirectorGeneral, DG MOVE, European Commission, Erik Jonnaert, ACEA Secretary General.

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TAYSAD Increases Weight-Based Exports The total automotive exports reached $17,4 billion in the first 9 months this year with 10 percent rise, meanwhile the supplier industry exports increased 5 percent to $6 billion 707 million in the first 9 months this year

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ccording to the data from Turkish Statistical Institute, between the years 2010-2015, the kilogram-based export quantity has increased 41 percent to 1 million 613 thousand tons. As for the first 8 months this year, the exports became 1 million 107,5 thousand tons. In the continuity of the exports by the end of the year, Turkish automotive supplier industry would not experience any loss stemming from the parity, said Alper Kanca, Chairman of Association of Automotive Parts and Components Manufacturers (TAYSAD).

The head of TAYSAD came together with the reporters at a press conference at Avantgarde Hotel. Evaluating the current condition of the automotive supplier industry he said, “Our exports, as the automotive supplier industry, showed over $2 billion, according to the data from TurkStat. In the wake of January – August 2016, we see that the export figure has reached by $6 billion.”

He added, “When we scrutinize kilogram-based exports, I can say proudly that the exports increased 41 percent to 1 million 613 thousand tons between 2010-2015. In the first 8 months this year, we have compensated the loss stemming from currency parity by accomplishing exports of 1 million 107,5 thousand tons. We foresee this figure might reach 1,5 million tons by the year-end.”

He said fluctuations in the kg/dollar-base had been experienced across the years when unit-price relations are evaluated. In 2013, unit-price reached the highest level, the exports made with $6,23/kg. In 2010, accomplishing kg-base exports with $5,72, the figure withdrew by $5,35 in 2015.

This year kg-base exports of the Turkish supplier industry moves with $5,37 despite surprise developments.

“No deviation from production and sales program” As informing about TAYSAD’s operations which realized for

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the Turkish supplier industry perception in recent period, Kanca said, “Previously, we have shared how to advance with what kind of action plan following 15th July. Until now, we did not make any change in our plan. We keep our communication with either our members or foreign capital business partners. We have made every kind of measure not to disturb our production and sales programs for 2016.”

Kanca added they had visited their business colleagues in the countries which are important for the sector, also held press conference at Automechanika Frankfurt Fair with participation of the German press members, as well as maintained strategic works with the senior officials of the automotive giants such as PSA, Renault and Nissan.

Supplier industry exports up 5% in January – September The supplier industry exports increased 5 percent to $6 billion 707 million in the first 9 months this year, over the same period last year, according to the data from Uludag Automotive Exporters Association (OIB), by the end of the year the figure would reach $9,1 billion, Kanca noted.

He recorded the total automotive exports reached $17,4 billion in the first 9 months this year with 10 percent rise.

Meanwhile TAYSAD Chairman Alper Kanca was elected head of EUROFORGE.