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The proven dynamism in action
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he autoparts industry of Turkey has developed rapidly in line with the automotive industry. The Turkish autoparts industry with its large capacity, wide variety of production and high standards, supports automotive industry production and the vehicles in Turkey and also has ample potential for additional exports. As a result of the far reaching structural changes the competitiveness at the domestic level is now replaced with competitiveness on a global scale. In addition, the consumer satisfaction standards based on domestic market demand has now become a quality standard satisfying customers worldwide. Following the shift of the focus on customers, markets, products and competition from the local level to the global level, Turkish manufacturers and suppliers position themselves globally rather than locally. The proven success in the exports markets, however, depends on close technical links with industrialized countries and the willingness of their foreign partners to integrate their Turkish counterparts into their production-distribution networks as regular suppliers of high quality, low-cost components. The remarkable transformation in the sector urges automotive suppliers to improve their existing structures in line with the demands of global auto manufacturers. These improvements relate to the need to build advanced technological skills, infrastructure, research and development means; capable of effective and successful technical cooperation; skilled in unique product development; equipped with the ability to obtain shares in global projects as well as to have high brand competitiveness. Today, the Turkish automotive industry is aware of the trend in international markets towards the increasing demand for environmentally-friendly products thereby adapting itself to developments within the legal and technical regulations. Many manufacturers in the sector managed to produce in environmental management systems and quality management systems. We think that technology and competitive power will always be the two keys for the survival of the automotive industry. Permanent change is the rule of the game in the automotive industry as usual. Our publications remain at the service of those business people seeking to increase their share in the increasingly competitive automotive market. We wish them and their trading partners a fruitful business.
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Luxury Car Sales Up 3.2 Percent In H1
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he passion of luxury car is continuing in Turkey as well as across the world. The sales of luxury and ultra-luxury cars increased 3.2 percent to the number of over 13 thousand units in the first half this year compared with the same period previous year in Turkey. The prices of the vehicles reach by million dollars in terms of the brand and model. According to the information compiled from the data prepared by Turkish Automotive Distributors Association (OOD), the sales of E segment (luxury) and F segment (ultraluxury) automobiles have reached by the number of 13,248 with 3.2 percent increase in the first half this year over the same period last year. In the first half this year, the number of luxury vehicles increased 1.9 percent and reached by 10,865 units, as for the ultraluxury automobiles raised by 2,383 units with 9.7 percent growth. The sales of luxury and ultra-luxury automobiles, which take place among indispensability of fond of technology, design and speed, maintained the increase in the first half this year. This year in the first half, 16 Aston Martins, 2 Bentleys, 12 Ferraris, 1 Infiniti, 116 Jaguars, 3 Lamborghinis, 8 Lexus, 22 Maserati and 338 Porsches were sold. Last year, 1 Bentley, 5 Ferraris, 1 Infiniti, 96 Jaguars, 6 Lamborghinis, 1 Lexus, 32 Maserati and 282 Porches were sold. The most sold brands in luxury and ultraluxury were Mercedes-Benz with 4,517 units, BMW with 4,111, Audi with 1590 units and Land Rover with 1082 units respectively in the first half this year.
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Stop-Start Technologies Provide Fuel Saving Voith DIWA.6 automatic transmission is engineered to deliver stop-start functionality during idling mode, thus reducing fuel consumption by 5-10 percent
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top-start technologies provide an efficient solution for the reduction of fuel consumption and emissions in city buses. The Voith DIWA.6 automatic transmission is engineered to deliver stop-start functionality during idling mode, thus reducing fuel consumption by 5-10 percent in combination with a capable engine. Installed in more than 100 buses in the United Kingdom, the Stop-Start Technology has proven its performance and reliability in service since July 2015. During normal operating conditions, at bus stops, red traffic lights and traffic load, city buses spend up to 40 percent of their time in idling mode. During this period the Voith DIWA.6 automatic transmission allows the bus to disengage its driveline in order to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Particularly designed for urban traffic, the DIWA.6 is capable of stop times up to 60 seconds without any influence on the start-up readiness of the bus. Depending on the duty cycle, this enables fuel savings of 5-10 percent. While most dis-engageable technologies within the industry are still at an early stage, Voith’s DIWA.6 Stop-Start Technology
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has already proven its full operational capability. Since July 2015 more than 100 buses have successfully been in service in several cities all over the UK; 150 additional vehicles equipped with DIWA Stop-Start are commissioned to date. If desired by the operator, Voith offers to analyze operational data like the amount and duration of stop-starts in detail. This allows an individual adaptation of the transmission management and maximizes the benefit of the technology against the background of the particular route. Besides the reduced operational expenses, the DIWA.6 StopStart Technology also attaches greater importance to the bus sector as an essential part of public transport networks. In context with the fuel savings, it also reduces the emission of CO2, NOx, particulates and noise. Since the technology directly contributes to clean cities, it paves the way for operators to meet environmental directives or receive governmental funding. Among others, the UK’s Department of Energy & Climate Change granted such a funding through its ‘Carbon Plan’ which provided EUR 112.5 million (£88 million) for the purchase of low carbon emission buses between 2010 and 2015.
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Tofas Manufactures 5 Millionth Vehicle Fiat Egea Hatchback rolled off the production line as 5 millionth vehicle manufactured at Tofas plant in the northwestern province of Bursa
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ofas has rolled off the production line of its 5 millionth vehicle which is regarded as an outstanding threshold in the automotive industry in the world. Remarking they had converted a giant plant providing jobs for 40 thousand people as supply chain and indirectly supplier industry, Cengiz Eroldu, CEO of Tofas said, “Beginning production with the car called Murat 124 and extended to 5 millionth vehicle in our travel we have enjoyed proud of letting 23 different models drive on roads up until now. In this process the information accumulation we have gained I find important at least as much as the figures that we have achieved. It is not possible to gauge the value of know-how with material that has been gained during the years. This knowledge accumulation makes us a good product developer beyond being a good producer; it provides us a global competitive power. Today not only for ourselves, but also we take pride in producing technology for the sector. I thank all of our employees, dealers, all suppliers and supplier industry in our journey that has extended towards 5 millionth vehicle production.” Having laid foundations by the late Vehbi Koc, with the target of the Turkish automotive industry development and vision of making the people automotive owner in Turkey, Tofas Turk Automobile Factory rolled off the 5 millionth vehicle on Friday, 8th July 2016. The 5 millionth vehicle manufactured by Tofas was Fiat Egea Hatchback from Egea Model Family which was realized with the investment of $1 billion. Characterizing a humble plant in its establishing year with the capacity utilization of 20 thousand units with some 600 employees, today Tofas has transformed to a giant plant with 400 thousand production capacity, with over 10 thousand employees and developing
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product for 7 brands concurrently. Cengiz Eroldu pointed out that they were proud of achieving 25% of the total production and exports of the Turkish automotive industry, adding 5 millionth vehicle was a result of the all stages that Tofas experienced. Reminding Tofas, which had been maintaining its activities in the partnership of Koc Holding and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), had engaged mostly assembling production by the mid-1990s regarding industrial and economic conditions of that time, Eroldu highlighted crucial steps had been taken in formation of supplier industry in those years. Marking they had launched first big sized exports of Turkey with Tempra model in 1995, Eroldu underlined R & D studies that started in 1994 were beginning of a new period. Stating with the Customs Union which had entered into force in 1996, so the European vehicles sold freely in the domestic market urged them into a brand new competition condition. “On the one hand as Tofas, we have started R & D studies, on the other we have become a single production center of Europe in Doblo production. So a crucial step has been taken for the Turkish automotive industry on the way being a commercial vehicle base of Europe. As for the next stage, it was a 15-year period following the year 2000. We have also entered product development for the markets abroad. We have raised our know-how in R & D, design and technology management to the level to develop product for the world markets. The projects of Doblo, Minicargo are the acquisitions of that period. Today we have been at a more advanced level. We improve both product concept and product for different markets. So we have reached capability to make global product management. We are the single company being able to make ‘global product management’ with a model family in the Turkish automotive sector,” he noted. Reminding they had been in a period focusing on development of new technologies in terms of production and product at Tofas plant, Eroldu said at the beginning setting out to be carmaker for many families in Turkey and then they had transformed to a global player exporting automobiles to many places across the world including North America accepted as a mainland of automotive industry.
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Automotive Production Up 9% In Half 1 In the first semester this year, Turkish automotive production increased 9 percent, as for the automobile production upped 13 percent compared to the same period previous year
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he automotive sector produced 725 thousand vehicles; of these 441 thousand units were automobiles in the first half this year. When the data compared between the years 2006-2016 in terms of H1, the total production has reached the highest level. In the first half, together with tractor production, the total automotive production reached by 755 thousand units. Automobile production accomplished the highest number between the years 2006-2016 in terms of the first semester. Tractor production increased 23 percent to 29,979 units in H1 this year. When data compared for the years 2006-2016 as of the first half, the tractor production accomplished the highest. The total market slightly decreased 1 percent to 451 thousand units in the first half over the same period last year. The automobile market increased 3 percent to 338 thousand units in this period. The sales of imported automobiles increased 3 percent; domestic made ones upped 5 percent in H1 this year. In June, the automobile market share became 76 percent. The imported market share of light commercial
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vehicle (LCV) was 47 percent in H1. The total sales of LCV decreased 4 percent, domestic made ones plunged 11 percent and imported ones increased 5 percent in H1 this year. In June 2016, the imported market share of LCVs became 49 percent. Heavy commercial vehicle market decreased 46 percent to 12,180 units in H1 over the same period last year; the truck market decreased 48 percent to 10,469 units, midibus market 47 percent to 939 units and bus market 16 percent to 772 units respectively. As for the last ten year on average, the total market increased 32 percent, automobile market 50 percent and light commercial vehicle market 3 percent; meanwhile heavy commercial vehicle market decreased 34 percent. The share of imported automobiles became 74 percent in the first half this year. As for the exports, the total automotive exports increased 14 percent to 554 thousand on the base of unit accounting for 76 percent of the total production; automobile exports increased 11 percent to 339 thousand. Commercial vehicle exports increased 18 percent and tractor exports increased 9 percent to 7,531 units in H1.
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Billions Might Be Saved Through TTIP The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) aims to save billions each year through US-EU automotive safety regulatory convergence
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ivergent auto safety regulations in the United States and the European Union drive up costs by as much as $2.3 billion annually on a bilateral basis, according to a new Center for Automotive Research (CAR) study, entitled ‘Potential Cost Savings and Additional Benefits of Convergence of Safety Regulations between the United States and the European Union’. According to the report, this amount also represents the savings that could be realised if the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) includes full US-EU auto safety regulatory convergence. $2.3 billion in potential savings is the appropriate figure to inform the TTIP talks, but on a global basis, the extra saving rises to as much as $4.2 billion annually. Meeting two different sets of standards, that for all practical purposes achieve the same high level of auto safety performance and outcomes, therefore poses an annual cost far exceeding the $1.6 billion in combined annual tariffs related to US-EU motor vehicle trade. The study, published during the 14th round of TTIP talks taking place in Brussels, clearly underlines why it is important that US and EU negotiators include such a measure in the on-going TTIP negotiations. Consumers would also benefit from regulatory convergence
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due to increased savings and better product choice, as automakers could increase vehicle offerings, according to the new research. The study is unique as CAR gathered detailed information from global motor vehicle manufacturers on the development costs associated with meeting the two sets of regulations, and used those variables to estimate the aggregate and percar costs. This study is the latest research to confirm the benefits of an ambitious automotive regulatory chapter in TTIP. Last year, the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) demonstrated that US-EU automotive regulatory convergence would lead to a $20 billion annual economic benefit. The CAR analysis was welcomed by the transatlantic auto industry, represented by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance), the American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). The three organisations have continued to stress the importance of advancing a comprehensive and ambitious TTIP agreement. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is a proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the United States, with the aim of promoting trade and multilateral economic growth.
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Busworld Russia Powered By Autotrans The first edition of Busworld Russia will take place on October 25-27, 2016 at the Crocus Expo venue organized by ITEMF Expo
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usworld International and ITEMF Expo signed a partnership agreement on October 17th to cooperate for the organization of a Busworld Russia trade show in Moscow. The first edition of Busworld Russia will take place on October 25-27, 2016 at the Crocus Expo venue. The exhibition will be held every two years, alternating with the International Commercial Vehicle Auto Show Comtrans. The show will be organized by ITEMF Expo, a member of Messe Frankfurt and ITE Group. Busworld Russia powered by Autotrans shall enjoy official support of the Ministry of Transport of Russia, Moscow State Duma, Transport Committee of State Duma, the RAU (Russian Automobile Transport Union), OAR (Association of Russian Automakers), AEB (Association of European Businesses in Russia), IRU (International Road Transport Union), and RSPP (Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs). Planned exhibition space is 10,000 m2; number of forecasted exhibitors will be over 85 companies from more than 15 countries, expected number of visitors: 12,000 professionals. International Coach and Bus show in Moscow will present the following product groups: Coach, City bus, Minibus, Special passenger vehicles, Bodybuilders, Components and spare parts, Service and maintenance, systems, Tools and maintenance equipment, Accessories, Lubricants, Tires, Leasing and insurance services. The relevance of an international specialized B2B event for
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the professionals of the market for commercial vehicles, coaches & buses, equipment and services is being proved by significant market development factors, such as: · growing market for passenger transportation and the extension of traffic route networks · active development and growing demand on domestic tourism · forthcoming prominent cultural and sports events, including 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia · recent state regulations developments targeted at advanced passenger transport fleet renewal. Busworld Russia powered by Autotrans trade show will offer manufacturers and distributors of coaches, buses, components and spare parts an opportunity to present their latest products and developments to professional audience, learn first-hand about the market trends and engage in negotiations with the market participants. The trade fair will provide for an effective business and networking platform of the international quality. Busworld Russia will offer an extensive business program highlighted by Busworld Academy, organized in partnership with the International Road Transport Union (IRU). The 16th annual award “Commercial Vehicle of the Year in Russia” will become another significant add-on to the show. Through the years, the contest has gained the reputation of a scheduled event for the industry and will once again announce the nominees and the winners in such categories as “Bus of the year”, “Truck of the year”, “Box truck of the year”, “Prospect of the year” as well as the traditional “Special prize” award. The general media partner of the exhibition – international specialized commercial transport magazine ComTrans will support the show with a series of in-depth coverages in its coming editions. The partnership between Busworld and ITEMF Expo opens unique perspectives for the development of the specialized passenger transport exhibition in Russia in line with high international standards. The organizer of the exhibition – ITEMF Expo - is confident in the successful launch and further prospects of Busworld Russia powered by Autotrans on the market.
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White Ranges Most Frequent Color In Cars The total number of new vehicles registration has reached 20,456,556 units with domination of white color in Turkey, as of the end of May
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he total number of road motor vehicles registered to the traffic reached 20 million 456 thousand 556 by the end of May, according to the statement posted by Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat). Within the total, cars represented 53.2%, followed by small trucks 16.3%, motorcycles 14.5%, tractors 8.5%, trucks 4%, minibuses 2.2%, buses 1.1% and special purpose vehicles 0.2%. In May, 115,917 new vehicles recorded Within 115 thousand 917 vehicle registrations in May, cars accounted for 61.3%, followed by small trucks 14.9%, motorcycles 13.7% and tractors 5.9%. Minibuses, buses, trucks and special purpose vehicles constituted 4.2% of new vehicle registrations. The number of new vehicles registrations up 8.3% compared with the previous month In May, the number of road motor vehicle registrations increased by 8.3% compared with April. Cars, minibuses, buses, small trucks, trucks and motorcycles increased by 10.1%, 2.6%, 6.1, 10.1, 14.6% and 3.3% respectively. Special purpose vehicles and tractors decreased by 17.8% and 0.4. The number of new vehicles registered up 5.3% over the same month previous year In May, the number of road motor vehicle registrations increased by 5.3% compared with the same month of the previous year. Cars, small trucks and tractors increased 14.5%, 1.4% and 4.4% respectively. Minibuses, buses, trucks, motorcycles and special purpose vehicles decreased by 27.4%, 13.3%, 28.6%, 11.8% and 1.3% respectively. In January-May, the total number of new vehicles in traffic increased by 462,084 While the number of 41 thousand 959 road motor vehicles was withdrawn, 504 thousand 43 road motor vehicles were added in January-May period. Hence, the total number of road motor vehicles registered increased by 462 thousand 84 units. 593,781 new vehicles handed over in May Among 593 thousand 781 vehicles handed over, cars accounted for 70.3% followed by small trucks 15.9%, motorcycles 5.6% and tractors 3%. Minibuses, buses, trucks and special purpose vehicles constituted 5.2% of the handed
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over motor vehicles in May. The ratio of cars registered using LPG was 39.9% At the end of May, among 10 million 885 thousand 629 registered cars, the share of LPG-fuelled cars was 39.9% followed by diesel-fuelled cars with 32.5% and gasolinefuelled cars with 27.2%. The ratio of the cars with unknown fuel type was 0.4%. In May, 71,109 cars were registered to the traffic In terms of the distribution of trademarks for the 71 thousand 109 new registered cars in May, Renault recorded 16.5%, Volkswagen 12.5%, Opel 7.4%, Toyota 7.4%, Fiat 6.7%, Hyundai 6%, Dacia 5.5%, Ford 4.9%, Mercedes-Benz 4.4%, BMW 3.7% and the other trademarks 25.1% of the total. Most frequent engine size was 1501-1600 for registered cars Within 303 thousand 223 cars registered to traffic in JanuaryMay period, 36.6% of them had engine size 1501-1600, 29% had 1401-1500, 15% had 1301-1400, 14.8% had 1300 or less, 3.4% had 1601-2000, 1.4% had 2001 and above engine size. Most frequent color was white for registered cars Within 303 thousand 223 cars registered to traffic in JanuaryMay period, 63.4% of them were white, 14.8% were grey, 8.5% were black, 6.5% were red and 6.7% were in other colors.
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Renault Extends Line-Up With All new MEGANE Sedan All new MEGANE Sedan will be produced at the Bursa plant in Turkey and sold in more than 20 countries around the world
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enault is extending its C-segment line-up with the arrival of all new MEGANE Sedan in the MEGANE
range. All new MEGANE Sedan boasts dynamic styling underscored by a broad panoramic glass roof, unique to the segment. Benefitting from the CMF C/D architecture, all new MEGANE Sedan is equipped with features from the segment above for enhanced comfort and driving pleasure. After the reveal of new MEGANE in 2015 and new MEGANE Estate in March 2016, all new MEGANE Sedan is the latest model in the MEGANE family. The new four-door sedan is part of the renewal of the Renault range. Its dynamic and prestigious styling is reflected in sculpted surfaces, well-balanced proportions, a Renault-family front end, and a distinctive C-shaped front light signature. The glass roof linking the windscreen to the rear window lends an elegant and esthetic two-tone look. All new MEGANE Sedan boasts top-level rear-seat spaciousness. The new model’s three-box body also benefits from a capacious trunk (508 dm3 VDA) with easier access thanks to the hands-free Easy Trunk Access system. All new MEGANE Sedan benefits from the cost-cutting CMF C/D architecture CMF C/D architecture (Common Module Family) and brings motorists the same driving pleasure and superior features as the rest of the MEGANE family, including a 7-inch color TFT digital counter, an 8.7-inch I-surface
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multimedia tablet, R-LINK 2, MULTI-SENSE, a color head-up display, Easy Park Assist and an extensive line-up of additional comfort equipment and driving aids (Advanced Emergency Braking System, Lane Departure Warning, etc.). All new MEGANE Sedan meets the expectations of customers looking for a stylish vehicle with refined features. Depending on the country, the engine range comprises two gasoline engines: - the SCe 115, available with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT), - and the TCe 130, available with a 7-speed dual-clutch EDC automatic gearbox or a 6-speed manual gearbox. Three diesel engines are available, also depending on the country: - the dCi 90, available with a 6-speed manual gearbox, - the dCi 110, available with a 6-speed manual gearbox or the EDC6 dual-clutch automatic gearbox, - and the dCi 130, available with a 6-speed manual gearbox. All new MEGANE Sedan will be produced at the Bursa plant in Turkey and sold in more than 20 countries around the world. All new MEGANE Sedan will be sold in the following countries: Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Estonia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Israel, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Morocco, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Tunisia, Turkey and Ukraine
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MIMS Automechanika Moscow Displays All Types Of Supplies
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MIMS Automechanika Moscow, the 20th International Exhibition of Automotive Parts, Components, Car Maintenance Equipment and Products, is opening its doors on 22 - 25 August 2016 at the Expocentre
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IMS Automechanika, the largest trade fair for automotive parts and car maintenance equipment targeting trade visitors from Russia and neighboring countries between 22-25th August at the Expocentre in Moscow. MIMS Automechanika Moscow 2016 is one of the leading events of dedicated information about Auto Spares. MIMS Automechanika Moscow 2016 exhibition will be showcasing all types of Automobile supplies and care products, Automobile replacement parts, etc. The exhibition, organized by Messe Frankfurt RUS together with the exhibition company ITE, traditionally presents a unique spectrum of products from leading international manufacturers. The exposition covers product groups such as automotive parts, spare parts, car washing, workshop and filling-station equipment, IT products and services, accessories and tuning. MIMS Automechanika Moscow features the largest trade fair for automotive parts and car maintenance equipment in Russia and neighboring countries. • The exhibiting companies from countries is predicted to display their products at total exhibition space 43,445 sq. meters (gross) including 5 pavilions and outdoors exposition
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during 4 days. The exposition covers the following product groups: automotive parts, spare parts, car washing, workshop and filling-station equipment, IT products and services, accessories and tuning. Tradeshow Profile MIMS Automechanika Moscow 2016, an event is going to be held in Moscow, Russia. MIMS Automechanika Moscow 2016 event is organized by the organization ITE Group Plc, United Kingdom. Exhibitor's Profile Automobile supplies and care products, Automobile replacement parts, Original equipment parts, On road support and rescue, Organization, storage, construction, Automotive parts, Accessories, tuning parts, specialty gear, performance lines.. Visitor's Profile Manufacturers, importers and exporters of Vehicle accessories, special equipment, tuning, performance systems, design refinement, Repair and Automotive Services Equipment for vehicle service and repair, bodywork repair.
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Secondhand Car Market In Full Swing
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The number of secondhand car market rose by 1 million 962 thousand 868 units in the first 5 months with 8.4 percent growth compared with the same period previous year
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egarding currency rise consumers have directed towards the secondhand vehicles, so the market has increased 8.4 percent in the first 5 months this year. Increase in new vehicles’ prices regarding high foreign currency rates urged the consumers to buy secondhand vehicles. Last year 1 million 810 thousand 553 automobiles were handed over in the first 5 months, this year the number rose by 1 million 962 thousand 868 units in the same period with 8.4 percent growth. Last year, the new automobile registration in the first 5 months was 318 thousand 346 units, this year in the same period new automobile registration decreased 4.8 percent to 303 thousand 223 units. The sector representatives stated that the currency rate had reflected as negative to the new vehicle purchasing, so the consumers had directed towards the secondhand vehicle market, demand increase in the secondhand vehicles expected would continue in the rest of the year as well. DOD Retail Manager Erol Gundogan highlighted the growth rate in the secondhand market was higher than the new vehicle market. Indicating rise in the currency had directly affected the new vehicle market; Gundogan said the up and downward price
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movements which happen according to the currency rate or various variables have reflected to the secondhand market. Commenting lack of vehicle supply in summer months was another factor that affect the prices, Gundogan recorded, “Taking into consideration this as a periodical effect, presumably high currency rate is the most effective factor. Along with dependency on the currency rate, proceeding of supply-demand balance in a healthily way, as well as sales campaigns for the new cars, we foresee the prices would trace a way in favor of the consumers towards year-end.” When the data of DOD taken into consideration, in the period of January-June 2015 while the vehicles were preferred between TL30-50 thousand, as for this year the vehicles were preferred between TL50-80 thousand, he said. “This data, which would be shaped depending on stockpile of the establishment, also it is an indicator that shows the customers have increased price interval in vehicle purchasing,” Gundogan said. He also foresaw the year 2016 would be a good year for the secondhand vehicle purchasing when they evaluate the sector data and economic indicators. In summer months, although growth speed would slow, Gundogan concluded, “In last 4 months, growth would get speed, the secondhand market will close by reaching 4 million 840 thousand units with 10 percent increase.”
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Sales Of Oil Up 9.5% In May The sales of total oil products increased 9.5 percent in May compared with the same month last year in Turkey
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ccording to the report from Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA), the sales of oil products in Turkey increased in May over the same month previous year. The sales of oil products increased 9.5 percent to 2 million 251 thousand 847 tons in May year on year. The sales of gasoline types reached by 186,201 tons with 8.9 percent increase, diesel types by 1,877,730 tons with 10 percent rise and aviation fuels upped 2.1 percent to 127,588 tons in May. The imports of crude oil increased 1.9 percent to 2 million 89 thousand 646 tons in May. The imports of diesel types upped 21 percent to 1 million 216 thousand 844 tons, the
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imports of aviation fuels decreased 43.8 percent to 32,989 tons. The exports of gasoline types plunged 48.6 percent to 104,929 tons, aviation fuels decreased 7.9 percent to 298,121 tons, as for diesel type exports surged 158.7 percent to 5,648 tons. In May, the total production of refined oil products reduced. The total refined oil products decreased 6.4 percent to 2 million 349 thousand 663 tons. The total production of diesel types decreased 8.1 percent to 680,376 tons; gasoline types 12.6 percent to 313,670 tons; reduction in aviation fuels became 6.1 percent to 421,243 tons.
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Kent LF Buses Serve To Public Transport In Malta Gathering a great admiration in various countries of Europe with its buses, Otokar has delivered a more 33 unit right-hand driver buses to Malta
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tokar’s right-hand drive Kent LF buses have launched the trips in Malta. Featuring the most preferred bus brand for 6th consecutive year in Turkey, Otokar continues to conquer hearts abroad in public transport with its modern vehicles. Gathering a great admiration in various countries of Europe with its buses Otokar has delivered a more 33 units right-hand driver buses of which order taken in last December to Malta. The total bus of Otokar on the streets of Malta has reached 176 units. One of the subsidiary companies of Koc Conglomerate, Otokar is continuing to get admiration through producing buses in the international market. Primarily to European countries, exporting to over 45 countries, Otokar has delivered 33 buses, of which order taken last December, to Malta. Last year delivering the number of 143 right-hand drive buses to Malta, the total buses reached 176 units in the island. Stating they had accomplished one of the young bus fleets of Europe at the end of transformation works to meet public transport needs of Malta, Felipe Cosmen, Chairman of Malta Public Transport, said, “We have taken a significant step 18 months ago for the citizens of the Island and tourism. We made investment worth 40 million euro directed towards
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new vehicles and technologies. Almost half of our fleet characterizes with the new standards contributing to fresh air with Euro 6 engines. While average bus age of Europe is 9-year old, our fleet age dropped 3-year old.� Gaining majority of its income through tourism 12 meters length Kent LF buses have been manufactured without step low entrance floor, roomy interior space offer unique comfort to passengers. Kent LF allows its users win every time regarding being economic as well as interior and exterior modern view, environmentally Euro 6 engine, high road holding. Promising fresh travel with strong air-conditioner, Kent LF offers maximum safety ABS, ASR, disc brakes and system prevent squeezing in doors.
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Eid Al Fitir Brings Mobility To Transport Business The passenger mobility which has started together with Eid Al Fitir would continue by the end of Eid Al Adha, Mustafa Yildirim, Chairman of Bus Business Enterprises Federation
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uring Eid Al Fitir the passenger buses across Turkey carried 10 million passengers selling bus tickets worth TL450 million. Mustafa Yildirim, Chairman of Turkish Bus Business Enterprises Federation (TOF), announced the mobility which has started via Eid Al Fitir would continue by the end of Eid Al Adha in mid-September. Indicating regarding Eid El Fitir a total of 10 million passengers carried with 225 thousand trips via the number of 10,500 buses, he said the buses accomplished 220 million kilometers, the sales of ticket were TL450 and 50% of that income spent for fuel expenditure. Stating the Osman Gazi Suspension Bridge which was just opened to service prior to Eid Al Fitir and being free of charge during the Eid holiday made bus business entrepreneurs pleased, Mustafa Yildirim said, “We thank President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regartding this application, we wish this application to remain in other religious festivals as well. The Osman Gazi Bridge has added speed to our speed in transportation. Citizens gained great advantage in terms of time, safety and economy. We were not obliged to wait at the lines of ferryboats.” Despite traffic intensity this year, the number of traffic accidents recorded significant reduction, this service has brought a big
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easiness to mass transport. We are very happy regarding any mortal accident did not happen during the Eid Al Fitir, he added. Highlighting remarkable reduction was seen in accident rates at the black points which are known blind point within the last 15 years; he said 80 percent of over 500 units of traffic accident regarding black points were eliminated. Yildirim also said they would help to Highway General Directorate to determine the traffic accident black points, adding increasing of inspection and sanctions directed towards traffic accidents decreased 30 percent over 2015. Thanks to dual carriageways in Turkey speed, safety and comfort have been raised and works such as the smart inspection system along the roads, increased road and sign quality have played outstanding role in fighting traffic accidents. Requesting drivers would be subjected to different training type complying with the used vehicle type and traffic training runways, Yildirim said, “One day terror will end, but if we do not give importance to education, traffic terror might continue.” Emphasizing load truck and bus drivers should have sensitivity as much as public transport bus drivers, Yildirim concluded, “Bus drivers should transform to bus captainship. Captain is responsible from life and goods safety, honor of the people on buses. In this issue the necessary trainings should be paid.”
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Autonomous Eco Barrow Wins Award Autonomous vehicle called ‘Eco Barrow’ which has been designed for the duties such as harvesting, freighting, irrigation, pesticideapplication won award in the “International Design Awards” in the USA
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he unmanned vehicle called “Eco Barrow” which has been designed by Deputy Associate Prof. Dr. Hakan Gursu with his team from the Middle East Technical University (ODTU) for the duties such as harvesting, freighting, irrigation, pesticide application has won award in the International Design Awards in the USA. Gursu said the contest aimed the most innovative applications in terms of architectural, interior decoration, product design and fashion. Indicating the designs which entered the contest featured as a qualification of accreditation, Dr. Gursu said the awarded designs would be displayed at the award ceremony in New York and Los Angeles. He stated they won 5 awards this year at “International Design Awards” as the team, Gursu said regarding his
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team’s performance they ranked third in the design contest with 5 awards following the American headquartered two companies. Pointing out the autonomous agriculture vehicle which is called “Eco Barrow” was also deserved award among the other designs, Gursu said their design was deserved the award in the “alternative energized vehicles” He informed about the design by saying, “Powered by electricity energy the design suggests a vehicle solution to be specialized for various sectors such as agriculture, building and defense sector. The autonomous vehicle which has been improved to be used in agricultural lands offers a modular easiness for the various duties such as freight, irrigation, pesticide, excavation and winch. Thanks to multi-functional platform, automatization can be ensured at the lands where big vehicles cannot access.”
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Dutch Regions Invest In Hydrogen Buses The European Union considers hydrogen as a possible solution for clean public bus transport, in this scope the Netherlands aims all new buses in 2025 must be zero emission
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he Dutch provinces of Groningen, South-Holland and the Metropolitan Region Rotterdam -The Hague have signed a Letter of Intent during the TEN-T Days in Rotterdam and expressed their commitment for the upscaling of fuel cell electric buses in their region. For these public transport authorities (PTOs), the signing marks a milestone in the roadmap towards clean buses in public transport. The collaboration between the PTOs is in line with the agreement signed in April this year between the Dutch government and the 14 PTOs in The Netherlands which states that all new buses in 2025 must be zero emission (tankto-wheel). Fuel cell electric buses are considered to be one of the most promising zero emission solutions, especially for long distance routes outside city areas. This statement comes as a follow up to the Letter of Intent (LoI) signed by PTOs and cities across Europe at the TEN-T days last year in Riga, showcasing their readiness to integrate hundreds of buses in their bus fleets. The LoI was handed over to Transport Commissioner Bulc. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment supports the
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collaboration of the PTOs under its national policy to support the transition to zero emission fuels. With the support of the ministry of Infrastructure and Environment, the PTOs will request financial support from the European Union for the deployment of 100 busses. By focusing on the purchase of a larger number of fuel cell electric buses the PTOs expect to reduce the initial investment costs for the buses and hydrogen infrastructure. This should stimulate the market development of this type of buses in Europe and the Netherlands. The European Union considers hydrogen as a possible solution for clean public bus transport. It is expected that in 2017, the European Union will provide for approximately 30 million â‚Ź through the European Fuel Cell Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH-JU). AS a first step in this development Syntus, which is a PTO operating in the southeastern part of the Netherlands, recently took delivery of a Hymove Solbus fuel-cell bus, based on a Polish Solbus City body, which is fitted with a European electric driveline and Dutch Nedstack fuel cells. Lider Trading is the manufacturer of Solbus branded buses, which successfully compete with the products of the largest players in the bus industry, she claims.
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Investment In Automotive And Furniture In Amasya
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A joint-use facility and advisory service center which will serve for the small sized establishments and automotive sector is being installed in the province of Amasya
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aving financed by the collaboration of Republic of Turkey and European Union, AKUDGEM which is the project being installed for Joint-Use Facility directed towards the furniture and automotive sector as well as Advisory Service Center for small businesses in the scope of Competitive Sectors Program which is managed by the Turkish ministry of Science, Industry and Technology, is going to enter into force with the investment worth 5,5 euro in the
province of Amasya. By ensuring advanced technology the project aims to raise international competition of the SMEs engage in commodity and service production. The investment worth 5,5 million euro is being accomplished for AKUDGEM project in the leadership of Amasya Chamber of Tradesmen and Craftsman together with the Governorship of Amasya, Amasya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Amasya Cooperative of Tradesman and Craftsman. In the scope of the project a joint-use facility is being installed to be open for all users aimed all of SMEs in the Amasya Small Industrial Zone. The facility will also contribute to development of culture partnership and entrepreneurship spirit. The stateof-the-art technology for automotive disorder diagnosis and maintenance-repairing devices and also workshops for woodworks ranging from design to production will take place in the project. The facility will serve as training center for the SMEs. When the facility is completed, the supply of some parts and materials for the production which are obtained out of the city will be removed. Thanks to joint-use, joint-action power can be provided in raw material supply and product marketing.
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“Vehicle Maintenance Should Comply With Season Conditions” After leaving behind cold, snowy, icy winter season, the experts warn owners of vehicles should prepare their vehicles for the new climate conditions
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he experts caution the vehicle drivers which set out long-road travels should make necessary controls and examinations. Otonomi Executive Board Chairman Aydin Erkoc says the owners of vehicles who would set out a long travel must let vehicles have basic mechanic maintenance. During hot summer season after leaving behind cold, snowy, icy winter season, the experts warn the owners of vehicles
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to preparing their vehicles for the new climate conditions following hard winter conditions. Indicating the necessary control and maintenance must be fulfilled, Aydin Erkoc, Chairman of Otonomi, said, “We have suggestions for those who would set out long travel. They absolutely have their vehicles’ maintenance before starting travel. In the framework of periodical maintenance, absolutely ignition system, engine oil, air filter, pollen filter and fuel filter must be controlled. If necessary the parts should be replaced with the new ones.” “Regarding windscreen wipers having worn during winter months cannot fulfill the duty significantly, the system should be checked and the worn windscreen tires should be replaced. Also air-conditioner gas should be completed if it lacks. The battery should be checked and if lifecycle completed must be replaced. The tires which do not have compliance with the season would cause accidents, so the tires should be replaced with suitable ones. Rod, ball joints, balance adjustment and maintenance should be made as well. LPG-powered vehicles’ maintenance must be fulfilled. In order to not lead to big technical problems, disorder; these maintenances must be fulfilled,” Erkoc concluded.
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Eurasia Rail To Bring Together Players In Istanbul Eurasia Rail will bring together the players of the sector at Istanbul Expo Center between 2 – 4 March 2017
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part from Germany, France and Czech Republic, Switzerland as well will join with its national pavilion to the International Rolling Stock, Infrastructure and Logistics Exhibition - Eurasia Rail. Switzerland to join “Eurasia Rail” for the first time with a national pavilion! Recognized as Eurasia Region’s only and one of the world’s third biggest railway industry exhibition, Eurasia Rail will bring together the players of the sector at Istanbul Expo Center between 2 – 4 March 2017. Hosted by the Ministry of Transportation, Maritimes and Communication of Turkish Republic and State Railways of Turkish Republic the exhibition is supported by TÜVASAŞ, TÜDEMSAŞ, TÜLOMSAŞ and KOSGEB. Switzerland which owns the world’s longest and deepest railway tunnel Gotthard Base, and plans to increase its total transportation capacity by 59% and its railway freight transportation capacity by 13% until 2030, will be joining the 7th Eurasia Rail exhibition for the first time with a national pavilion this year. The exhibition will result in new business and partnership opportunities by bringing together the sector’s players from the region. Also as part of the conference to be organized alongside the exhibition with the goal of maximizing sector specific knowledge and experience sharing, opinion leaders local and international companies will get together to share important information with the sector. Organized by E Uluslararası Fuarcılık, one of the group companies of ITE Turkey, the organizer of leading exhibitions in the leading industries of Turkey, International Rolling Stock, Infrastructure and Logistics Exhibition -Eurasia Rail will be opening its doors for the 7th time between 2 – 4 March 2017. This year, Switzerland, one of the leaders of railway transportation will be joining the exhibition, which will be held at Istanbul Expo Center for the first time with a national pavilion. Over 15.000 professionals from the railway and light railway
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system industries are expected to visit the exhibition where producers and suppliers from all over the world will be showcasing their latest products, services and technologies. Eurasia Rail bring together the professional visitors and leading manufacturers of the industry helping them to follow the latest developments in the sector closely and with the conference and seminars to be held alongside the exhibition, it will serve as a major platform for knowledge and experience sharing. ITE Turkey Transportation & Logistics Group Director Moris Revah: “Due to its line capacity, usable life, not being dependent on oil, being environmentally friendly and being the safest transportation mode, Railway transportation is among the most important transportation systems of the 21st century. As it is the case every year, this year as well we’ll bring together sector’s opinion leaders at the exhibition and generate an international platform that will set the direction of the railway industry, help exhibitors develop existing business relations and enter into new business collaborations. Our exhibition which will be held in 2017, will be hosting, in addition to Germany, Czech Republic and France, for the first time Switzerland with its national pavilion as well. Switzerland is one of the leading countries in Europe in the area of railway freight and passenger transportation usage and technology and Switzerland’s participation with a national pavilion is an indicator of the importance that Switzerland places on the representatives of the Turkish railway industry. Switzerland continues to invest in projects aimed at modernization and increasing the capacity of the existing railway infrastructure. Also Turkey is in search of new markets with the goal of increasing its exports. I believe that mutual business meetings to be held as part of the exhibition will make great contributions to the sector and national economy”.
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Imported Vehicles Exceed Twofold Of Domestic Ones According to the data from Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), Turkish automobile and light commercial vehicle market increased 1.45 percent to 438,817 units in the first half over the same period previous year
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he number of 297, 860 units of 438,817 total automobile and light commercial vehicles which were sold in the first half were the imported vehicles, the rest ones accounting for 140,957 units were domestic made vehicles. The number of 297,860 unit vehicles was met by the imported vehicles of 438,817 the total automobiles and light commercial vehicles which sold in January-June 2016 in the Turkish market. According to the data from Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), Turkish automobile and light commercial vehicle market increased 1.45 percent to 438,817 units in the first half compared with the same period previous year. In the first half, 67.88 percent (297,860 units) of the sold vehicles were the imported ones, as for 32.12 (140,957 units) percent was domestic made ones in the Turkish market. In terms of the brands, Volkswagen ranked atop with 59,302 units, Renault second with 58,794 units and Ford third with 50,977 units in H1 this year. While the number of 338,482 automobiles sold, of these 250,381 units were imported, 88,101 units were domestic made automobiles in January-June 2016. The share of the
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sold imported automobiles approached almost threefold of domestic made ones with 74 percent. In total, Renault ranked first with 52,517 units, Volkswagen second with 43,721 units, Opel third with 24,058 units. Renault has also kept its place in the domestic made automobile sales with 34,144 units. This brand followed by Fiat with 21,484 units and Toyota with 15,032 units. In the imported ones, Volkswagen was first with 43,721 units, and then Opel and Renault shared second and third line with 24,058 18,373 units respectively. In light commercial vehicles, domestic made ones overtook the imported ones. While 47,479 units of 100,335 units were met by imported ones, 52,826 ones were domestic made ones in H1. In this segment, Ford was first with 29,801 units, Fiat second with 23,383 units, Volkswagen third with 15,581 units in H1. In the imported light commercial vehicles, the sales of Volkswagen were 15,581 units, Renault 6,277 units and Mercedes Benz 3,949 units. In sales of the domestic made light commercial vehicles, Ford ranked atop with 27,950 units. Fiat followed it with 21,029 units and Isuzu with 1,327 units.
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Johannesburg Converts Buses To Duel-Fuel Johannesburg, a city in the northwestern part of South Africa converts its current diesel buses to dual-fuel operation using natural gas
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etrobus of Johannesburg, South Africa, last year undertook to convert some of its current diesel buses to Diesel Dual Fuel (DDF) and procure Euro-5 DDF buses. 150 CNG buses were ordered and delivery is now in its final stages. The project called for an investment of more than USD 355 million for the buses and the contract for supply was awarded to Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a Mercedes-Benz South Africa retail commercial vehicles dealership. In addition, approx. USD 1.67 million was set aside for the supply and delivery of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
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fueling station, with that tender being won by NGV Gas (Pty) Ltd. So far Metrobus has received nearly 130 buses. The balance of order will be completed by end of August 2016. Of the 150 buses, 100 have been built as fully dualfuel vehicles, while the rest have dual-fuel systems retrofitted. Bus manufacturer Busmark in Randfontein supplies the bodies for the buses, which are built on Mercedes-Benz chassis. Sandown Motors is responsible for the completion of the project, on behalf of Metrobus. This project is a first in South Africa, and the company aims to be the leader by developing a Centre of Excellence on Natural Gas vehicle conversions. In the financial year 2014-2015, the company converted 30 buses to dual-fuel operation using natural gas.
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Chinese automaker JAC May Produce EV Bus In Bulgaria “Bulgaria's location on the southeastern edge of Europe, near Turkey and bordering Romania, as well as low taxes and labor costs, are helping to attract investment in car parts production�
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hinese automaker JAC Motors is exploring opportunities to start building electric cars in Bulgaria, according to the statement of the Balkan country's economy ministry. The Black Sea state, the European Union's poorest member, is hungry for new, sustainable foreign investment after a real estate bubble burst during the financial crisis in 2009. During a meeting with Bulgarian senior state officials, JAC Motors' representatives said the company could in future consider
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establishing assembling operations in Bulgaria using locally manufactured components. Bulgaria's location on the southeastern edge of Europe, near Turkey and bordering Romania, as well as low taxes and labor costs, are helping to attract investment in car parts production. China's Great Wall Motor opened its first European factory in 2012 in Bulgaria, in a joint-venture with local company Litex Motor. The 50,000-unit capacity plant builds the Steed pickup from kits supplied from China.
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MAN Buses Accomplish Fleet Delivery Deliveries of MAN buses and coaches were accomplished to the related tourism firms with a ceremony held at the plant of the brand in the district of Akyurt, Ankara
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eliveries of MAN buses which offer comfort, quality, technology and economy together have speeded up along with the summer season. Cankırı Ozlem Tourism has preferred MAN buses to add its fleet. 3 unit MAN Lion’s Coaches have been delivered to Hakan Aslan and Oktay Akkaya, the owner of Cankırı Ozlem Tourism by holding a ceremony with attendee of Ufuk Demirer, the regional sales manager. In his speech Hakan Aslan said, “At the first look, in addition to the state-art-of-the technology and high quality, the buses also possess advantages such as large seats, built-in screens at the back side of seats. The buses’ privilege feature 440 horse power and 12 automatic transmission providing fuel savings, low business operation costs. Large interior packaging shelves, headrests feature both uprising and being foldable towards sides in order to ensure comfortable sleep. These features of the buses directed us to MAN in terms of our passenger comfort and pleasure.” Corum Kamil Koc has also preferred MAN Lion’s Coaches with 2+1 VIP seats. The coaches were delivered by Ufuk Demir to Seyit Sahin, official of Corum Kamil Koc. Sahin highlighted that the passenger demands were effective as well as their preference in purchasing MAN coaches. He also
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said automatic transmission and engine power; as well as fuel saving and business economics, comfort of coaches had urged them to the MAN coaches. Cimse-Is Union also purchased 1 Neoplan Tourliner to use in the union congress and similar travels. Cimse-Is Union Chairman Zekeriye Nazlim, stating their members needed a bus to use for a wide participant, and said, “Today we have happiness allowing this bus to the service caravan of Cimse. Service activity in Cimse does not finish, we continue working for better days.” Suha Tourism also continues to strengthening its fleet with 2+1 VIP MAN coaches. Aiming to meet wish of passengers in the top level, Suha Tourism added 2 MAN Lion’s VIP 2+1 to its fleet. In the delivery ceremony, Esref Aşık said, “The choice of the sector and passengers was 2+1, as for our choice was MAN. The new MAN Lion’s Coaches emerge forefront with wide seats, powerful engine and automatic transmission.” Topcam Tourism, consisting of its all fleet with MAN and Neoplan buses, preferred MAN once again in its investments in the year 2016. The officials of Topcam said, “MAN and Topcam work really as a family. Topcam access to both top level administrator to solve the problem and we see every kind of supports.” The deliveries were made at the plant of MAN in the district of Akyurt, Ankara.
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Toyota C-HR To Be Manufactured In Turkey Toyota C-HR as the first crossover and hybrid model will be manufactured in Turkey; the capacity utilization of the plant has been raised by the number of 280 thousand units per annum
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oyota Automotive Industry CEO Hiroshi Kato said Toyota C-HR model would be first hybrid and crossover vehicle to be manufactured in Turkey. “Our yearly production capacity has raised from 150 thousand to 280 thousand units. We are planning to utilize the full capacity in 2017,” he added. Following fast breaking program held at the plant campus in the district of Arifiye, Sakarya province, in his remarks to the reporters Kato said currently Toyota Corolla and Verso models have been manufactured in Turkey. Reminding Toyota C-HR model would be first crossover and hybrid model to be manufactured in Turkey, Kato continued, “Our capacity utilization has surged from 150 thousand to 280 thousand units per annum. In 2017, we are planning production potential to reach full capacity. Including 350 million euro additional investment in line with this project, our total investment sum has reached by 1,7 billion euro.” Stating they had accomplished an intensive recruitment and
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training activities regarding C-HR model, Kato noted they had completed major part of necessary labor force by employing new staff.” Recording they still needed labors although employing new workers, Kato continued, “Our new employment activities will continue by the end of the year. Renewal of equipment, commissioning of new equipment and enlargement of the buildings’ processes has been virtually completed. We will have finished the rest preparations in the second half of the year. Now everything is going as our scheduling. In fact, we have been making test production since the beginning of the year onwards. Until now, we have manufactured some 100 C-HR in line with purpose of trial. Once we launch full capacity production, we would have employed some 2 thousand labors and our total labor force will reach by 4,500 units.” Kato concluded the port in the district of Karasu would have much strategic importance for the all automotive businesses in the region, especially using this port for the northern countries such as Russia and Ukraine was very valuable.
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Automotive Achieves Most Exports In June Turkish automotive exports have raised by $11,7 billion increasing 12 percent in the first half this year, in June the sector exports boosted 9% to $2.1 billion
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urkey’s exports increased 1.8 percent to $11 billion 654 million in June; the automotive sector increased its exports 9 percent to $2 billion 132 million over the same month last year. According to the data posted by Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), although the exports upped for four months, but regarding decreases in January and April the overall exports of Turkey shrank 3.8 percent to $141 billion 64 million in the first half of the year. In June, the automotive industry increased exports 9 percent with $2 billion 132 million, achieving the most export amount in terms of the sectors. This sector followed by readymade garment and clothing sector with $1 billion 532 million and then chemical matters with $1 billion 323 million in June. Expansion was enjoyed in the exports in 134 countries, decrease happened in 101 countries. Turkey’s automotive exports reached monthly-base high in June since 2008. The sector exports realized as $2.1 billion with 9 percent increase. Getting 18 percent from the overall exports of the country, the exports of the sector has raised by $11,7 billion increasing 12 percent in the first half this year. Increase in the commercial vehicles reaches 67 percent Increase in the product groups continued in June as well as previous months. In June as the automotive supplier industry exports became $834 million with 9 percent growth, increase in passenger cars was 3% to $715 million, special purpose vehicles 1% to $389 million and in bus-minibus-coach 67% to $168 million respectively. The supplier industry exports increased 14% to Germany featuring the biggest market, 6% to France, 124% to Iran. The passenger car exports increased 62 percent to Italy, decreased 13 percent to France. In this product exports increased 72% to Spain, 36% to Israel, 34% to Belgium. In contrast, the exports decreased 16% to the UK, 421% to the Netherlands. In special purpose vehicles, exports
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increased 70% to Italy, 30% to Germany; but decreased 31% to the UK. The bus-minibus-coach group exports increased 17% to France, 22% to Germany. The automotive industry exports to Germany increased 15% to $330 million in June. The exports to Italy increased 54% to $280 million, to France 3% to $228 million. In June, as the sector exports increased 40% to Spain, 118% to Iran; decreased 19% to the UK, 51% to the USA, 37% to Russia respectively. The sector exports up 13% to EU In June, the automotive industry sustained its export increase to the EU which is its biggest market. Accounting for 80% share in the sector exports to EU market reached $1 billion 706 million with 13 percent increase in June. As the exports increased 23% to the Asian and Ocean countries, decreased 35% to the American countries in June. Automotive exports approach its objective step by step Automotive Exporters Association (OIB) Executive Chairman Orhan Sabuncu said the sector exports raised by $11,7 billion with 12 percent increase in January-June 2016, adding the figure has been approaching the objective step by step which is $23 billion set for the year 2016. Resim: OİB Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Orhan Sabuncu
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TAYSAD Brings Aftermarket Together “The firms want to sustain their existence in the aftermarket should track the new technology and tendencies closely”, Alper Kanca, head of TAYSAD
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aving held by Association of Automotive Parts & Components Manufacturers (TAYSAD) and Automotive Industry Exporters Association (OIB) and supported by Automotive Aftermarket Association (OYPG), the VII. Aftermarket Conference brought the sector’s giants together. Being held by TAYSAD, opening speeches of the conference was delivered by Alper Kanca, head of TAYSAD, Orhan Sabuncu, Chairman of OIB and Mesut Urgancilar, Chairman of OYPG. In his speech Alper Kanca said, “The total number of vehicle in Turkey has exceeded 20 million, according to TurkStat. In 2003, while per capita vehicle for 1000 people was 95 units, at the end of 2014 the number reached by 173 units.” Stating developments in the vehicle technology affected the aftermarket sector directly, Kanca said, “As of today currently being in the level of 30-40 percent use of the electronic component would raise over 50 percentages in the 2030s. So, our firms which want to sustain their existence in the aftermarket pursuing the new technology and tendencies closely are very important.” He reminded the number of vehicles across the world exceeded 1,14 billion units and the number was expected to reach by 1,35 billion in 2025. The number of vehicles in Turkey represents only 1.5 percent of that number. In 2014, as the aftermarket size was $4,7 billion, we predict it would reach by $6,5 billion in 2020, Kanca added. Highlighting the aftermarket industry has been in utmost talent in terms of manufacturing complying with the international standards, Kanca said, “Getting Supplier Awards from lots of OEM firms, TAYSAD members have reached a level shown
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as an example in the aspect of quality and efficiency matters in the world. In order to let this success to be sustainable it also requires being sustainable in Independent Aftermarket (IAM) components in addition to OEM and OES components. We also see that Turkish suppliers manufacturing not only standard products, but also directing towards high valueadded products. This technological infrastructure and R & D capability exists in our firms.” The OIB Executive Chairman Orhan Sabuncu in his speech said, Turkish automotive industry manufactured 1 million 159 thousand vehicles in 2015. The export figure of the industry became 992 thousand units; in the domestic market the sales number surpassed 1 million. Shortly, last year record was broken all-time highs in production, sales and unit-base exports.” OYPG Chairman Mesut Urgancilar, stating kilogram unit price remained very behind compared with the European market, continued; “Turkish automotive supplier Industry products’ sales prices take place at downside with $4,91 unit-kilogram. Romania ranges at the first line with $10,4. Totally there is a market size worth $5 billion. Turkish automotive supplier industry has been as the aftermarket base of the region since 2006. Many international supplier firms in our country manage aftermarket activities in Turkey, in addition to Middle East, Africa and even Russia and North Africa. These markets have high potential. Unfortunately, Turkish automotive industry cannot get the necessary share from the market.” Also panels held under the title “New Business Models Trends and Innovations, Aftermarket Solution Shareholders, Difficulties in Aftermarket Logistic and Winning Models” with over 300 attendees during the conference.
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Helsinki Wants To Eliminate Need For Private Car Helsinki, the capital and largest city of Finland aims to eliminate the for private car within ten years
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he goal of eliminating the need for private car ownership within ten years may seem ambitious; it’s a laudable initiative, considering the benefits that could come to both the city and its citizens alike if it were to come to fruition. However, there are some major hurdles to cross before Helsinki could go virtually car-less in the future, but considering that the target is generating a viable transportation architecture with the tools already at hand, perhaps those hurdles are much lower than expected. One of the main challenges in getting to a point where owning your own vehicle is unnecessary is in generating a seamless and integrated private and public transportation system without separate fees, schedules and routes for buses, trains, taxis, ridesharing services, and so on. With an integrated mobility solution available, which would include multi-modal transport options, citizens could purchase a single kilometer-based package that would cover a range of fees, from trains to buses to bike rentals to ridesharing options or potentially even autonomous taxis, each of which might have different rates per kilometer, but citizens wouldn’t need to manage multiple passes, fees, or payment modes.
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Mobility would truly be more of a service than a single transportation solution, and as advanced as the individual solutions are becoming, from electric buses to hybrid cars to ebikes, the implementation of these solutions aren’t exactly holistic or integrated, and some may even be incompatible with others. According to the Helsinki Times, transportation engineer Sonja Heikkilä of the Helsinki City Planning Department, who wrote her master’s thesis on the potential that a kind of ‘mobility as a service’ system could have, there are not only technical hurdles to overcome, but also a culture change. “A car is no longer a status symbol for young people,” said Heikkilä, and the younger cohort is “more adamant in demanding simple, flexible and inexpensive transportation.” Helsinki is already experimenting with certain aspects of this kind of ‘mobility as a service’ model; The Helsinki Regional Transport Authority came out with an innovative minibus service called Kutsuplus that allows riders to specify their own pick-up points and destinations through their smartphone. The app then categorizes and calculates a route that is optimal for all of the riders. Based on the results of this pilot program, the model could then be rolled out to other cities, or even adapted to other transit modes, in the future.
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EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Up 16.4%
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In May 2016, demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU increased for the 17th consecutive month; total commercial vehicle registrations grew by 16.4%, totalling 187,134 units
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n May 2016, demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU increased for the 17th consecutive month. Total commercial vehicle registrations grew by 16.4%, totalling 187,134 units. Growth was sustained across all segments of the commercial vehicle market. Looking at the largest markets, Italy recorded the highest upturn (+35.9%) followed closely by France (+27.2%) and Spain (+17.3%). In the first five months of the year, the EU market expanded by 13.5%, totalling almost 1 million commercial vehicles (946,128). During that period, Italy (+30.6%), Spain (+13.9%), France (+13.1%), Germany (+10.2%) and the UK (+3.8%) all posted growth. New light commercial vehicles (LCV) up to 3.5 tons In May 2016, registrations of new light commercial vehicles totalled 155,397 units, or 17.7% more than in May last year. This marked the 33rd consecutive month of growth in the segment, which accounts for the majority of sales in the commercial vehicle market. Italy (+35.0%), France (+27.8%), Spain (+19.3%) and Germany (+15.3%) significantly contributed to the upturn, while the UK (+1.9%) posted more modest results. From January to May 2016, 781,373 new vans were registered in the EU, 13.0% more than in the same period in 2015. All major markets saw their demand for vans increase over this period. New heavy commercial vehicles (HCV) over 16 tons May 2016 results again show a double-digit increase (+11.7%) in the heavy truck segment, totalling 23,052 new
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registrations. This positive outcome was largely sustained by the notable growth recorded in Italy (+48.2%) and France (+21.6%), while the Spanish (+0.5%) and German (-0.1%) markets remained stable. Five months into the year, the EU market grew by 18.4%, reaching 121,810 units. All major markets saw their demand for heavy trucks increase, this was especially the case in Italy (+32.2%), Spain (+19.2%) and France (+18.1%). New medium and heavy commercial vehicles over 3.5 tons In May 2016, results for trucks were similar to the heavy truck segment, with Italy (+45.3%) and France (+20.7%) posting double-digit gains, while the UK (+6.2%), Spain (+2.8%) and Germany (-0.3%) showed more modest outcomes. Overall, 28,662 new trucks were registered in the EU, 11.2% more than in May 2015. From January to May 2016, 149,342 new trucks were registered in the EU, 17.6% more than in the same period last year. All major markets posted significant growth, with Italy (+30.6%) and Spain (+22.1%) performing best. New medium and heavy buses & coaches over 3.5 tons In May 2016, new buses and coaches registrations increased (+2.6%) compared to May 2015, totalling 3,075 units. Growth was sustained by the French (+37.4%), Italian (+21.9%), Spanish (+14.0%) and German (+11.5%) markets, while the UK (-2.1%) performed less well than in May 2015. Five months into 2016, the EU bus and coach market grew by 3.3%, reaching 15,413 units. Demand declined in the UK (-7.0%) and Italy (-8.1%), while new registrations increased in Germany (+12.8%), France (+11.4%) and Spain (+5.7%).
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Protean Electric Announces $70 Million In New Funding
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The new funding will be used to ramp up production in China of Protean's PD18 product line, and for new product development and formation of a manufacturing joint venture with VIE
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rotean Electric, developing in-wheel electric drive systems, announced receiving $70 million in new funding from GO Scale Capital, Zhejiang VIE Science & Technology Co. Ltd., and Tianjin THSG Corporation. Existing investors Oak Investment Partners and GSR Ventures coinvested in Protean's equity financing round. The investment follows Protean's announcement in May that the Company is setting up a manufacturing site in Tianjin, China to commercialize its model PD18 in-wheel motor in order to meet customer demand. The new funding will be used to ramp up production in China of Protean's PD18 product line, and for new product development and formation of a manufacturing joint venture with VIE. The joint venture will engage in production and marketing of other in-wheel motor products. Protean's in-wheel motors convert electricity directly into power and eliminate energy waste in power transmission. Suitable for both passenger and commercial vehicles, Protean motors can boost an electrified vehicle's energy efficiency by up to 15 percent compared to a centralized motor in an electric power train. China aims to have five million new energy vehicles on the road by 2020, and has focused on electrification of buses and logistics vehicles to achieve that goal. Protean's in-wheel
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motors are ideal for electrification of China's passenger, MPV, SUV and light commercial vehicles. Meanwhile, automakers in China must meet increasingly strict fuel economy standards, reaching 5 liter per 100 kilometers by 2020. Protean's inwheel motors and accompanying proprietary technology directly address this market need. The U.S. also aims to deploy millions of electrified fleet vehicles, and automakers there also face increasingly strict fuel economy and emissions requirements. Leal Jiang Chen, President of VIE Group, says, “As a strategic investor, we are glad to support Protean’s growth in China and other important automotive markets. VIE’s strong China customer base, its broad range of chassis products, and its manufacturing prowess are highly complementary to Protean’s technology leadership. Together, we look forward to great mutual success.” “Protean has developed a next generation power train with greater potential than anything I have seen in my 30 years in the automotive industry” says Frank Chao Lyu, Chairman and Founder of Tianjin THSG Corporation (Tanhas). “I am excited to be part of this new investment group and look forward to bringing customer resources to help commercialize this disruptive technology.” Says Bandel Carano, Managing Partner at Oak Investment Partners: “There’s tremendous interest around the world in adopting Protean’s in-wheel electric drive systems, which enable breakthrough cost and performance advantages, including integrated power electronics, unparalleled regenerative braking efficiency, and high power and torque applied directly to the wheel.” “China, in particular, presents a compelling near-term opportunity with the central and local governments’ continued support of electric vehicles as a means to address the serious pollution problem. In mature markets such as North America and Europe, I believe Protean’s electric drive system will be embraced as one solution to help these countries achieve fuel economy and meet challenging emissions targets.”
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Domestic Tourists Contribute To Vehicle Leasing Sector
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he domestic tourists have made face of vehicle leasing sector smile regarding foreign tourists postponing their travels in the first half. This year, the number of vehicle which is expected to grow 25%, reached 277 thousands. Well, would the postponed permissions of civil servants affect the sector which relies on the domestic tourists? Last year serving to 43 thousand people, Hertz Turkey’s Director General evaluated the first semester of the sector… This year the domestic tourists have brightened the star of the vehicle leasing sector reaching an active growth of TL18,2 billion. Individual vehicle leasing rates - which have experienced danger of shaking because of delayed bookings by travel agencies which ensure foreign tourist earnings – have enjoyed a remarkable acceleration this year over the previous year. According to the first quarter report 2016 from All Auto Leasing Association (TOKKDER), investing in the new fleet worth TL1 billion 703 million in 2016 the sector continues to serve to both institutional and individual customers. This year especially the domestic tourists made a biggest surprise in terms of the sector regarding a reduction would be experienced in the vehicle leasing sector. Stating travel habits in the home had compensated the reduction rate stemming from the foreign tourists, Nur Hidayetoglu, Director General of Hertz Turkey, said; “The vehicle leasing sector enjoyed an activity in H1 this year similar with last year despite some negative impacts. We attribute this to the domestic tourist increases. There is some 20% increase in vehicle leasing due to the domestic tourist frequency, paralleling this; demand increase would also happen in vehicle leasing. Together with interest rise in the sector, a more consciousness and selective consumer mass has happened.” Pointing out tendency had been increasing to the international
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firms along with service quality and customer satisfaction rather than price sensibility, Hidayetoglu continued, “As Hertz Turkey, we offer new additional benefits to our customers, we recover our services continuously. Last year, serving to 43 thousand people, our biggest advantage is to be able to intervene immediately to our customers who remain on the road regarding accident or disorder reasons thanks to our over 40 leasing points throughout Turkey. In addition, there are lots of campaigns such as airways and hotel agreements.” Number of branches to rise by 45 Recording they had targeted to serve 45 thousand individuals, raising the number of branch to 50 with 8 leasing points as of the end of 2016, Hidayetoglu said, “Now we serve with 40 branches in 25 provinces in the home, out of Turkey with two branches in Irbil in North Iraq. In 2016, we aim to widen our network with new leasing points as well as 100% customer satisfaction in all points we serve. In 1H16, our vehicle leasing offices have been opened in the provinces of Trabzon, Ordu and Van. In addition, new branches that we will open in our current provinces, we are also planning to give new dealerships in the cities such as Denizli, Eskişehir, Kocaeli, Balıkesir and Çanakkale. We give priority to the regions in terms of touristic or institutional potential exists.” The sector will complete the year without being wounded “As Hertz Turkey, we have achieved a demand in 1H this year similar with last year. We predict to complete the year without experiencing much loss paralleling increase in the growth trend and customer units. This year the most demanded points are Istanbul Ataturk Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport. We see this density has shifted to the Aegean and Southern regions together with July. In winter months, while vehicles are leased for two or three-day, in summer months this period raised by 5 or 7 days generally business aimed. The biggest share in leasing with 30 percent belongs to Istanbul across Turkey. This followed by Ankara and Izmir. As for Bodrum and Dalaman, we get demand mostly in summer months regarding being resort regions.”