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Automotive Production Up 9 Percent
Automotive Exports Set Record In May
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he exports by Turkish automotive sector, which is the driving force of Turkish economy, reached remarkable figures in the last decade. The Turkish automotive industry has been active since the early seventies. Since the full integration to the European Customs Union in 1994, Turkey has become a major production platform for global automotive manufacturers. As known, the auto parts industry of Turkey has recorded a dynamic growth in line with the automotive industry. From simple components in the mid-1960s, the sector ascended to produce high-tech components currently. The 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. The leading foreign automotive parts manufacturers have established a presence in the country through joint-ventures, which dominate production and exports. The export potential of the automotive parts sector, coupled with the presence of major international automotive manufacturers, has attracted an increasing number of foreign investors. Key factors which attract foreign capital inflows to Turkey mainly include the market size, consumer composition, friendly investment legislation and liberal banking system together with other attractiveness arising from highly skilled human resources in production and management, the unsaturated domestic market with high potential, easy access to neighboring (regional) emerging markets, and low labor cost. The industry exhibit its full potential in major specialized fairs both at home and abroad. Our publications remain at the service of those businesses people seeking to increase their share in the increasingly competitive foreign markets. We are convinced that the events in which we participate have turned out to be an ideal ground for the business people operating in the automotive business. We wish them lucrative trade.
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TPAO Spends $2 Billion For Oil and Gas Exploration
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he government has proclaimed the investment mobilization in order to acquire underground resources to the economy of the country. In 2015 despite decrease in crude oil prices, Turkish Petroleum Corporate did not slash its investment expenditures. The company maintained its activities abroad in Azerbaijan, Iraq, Russia, Afghanistan and Turkish Republic of North Cyprus in order to contribute to the supply of crude oil and natural gas. Last year the investment of the Turkish Petroleum Corporate in oil exploration was $2 billion. Despite plunge in crude oil prices, Turkey became the most drilling country in Europe. According to evaluation of the Turkish Petroleum Corporate (TPAO), low oil prices in recent period have affected the number of active drilling. In 2014, raising by 40 units, the number of oil rig raised by 44 units in November 2015. Regarding downward trend in oil prices during 2015 continuing some 30 units, the number of oil rig decreased by 28 as of March 2016. Despite oil prices have affected the activities, as of March 2016, Turkey has been in the most drilling country position with 28 rigs. The TPAO accomplished drilling in 53 wells in 2015. Turkey was followed by Norway with 19 oil rigs and the UK with 10 oil rigs. A total of expenditure worth $2 billion as $425 million in home and $1,6 billion abroad.
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Hyundai Completes Promotion Tour In Turkey
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pproaching one more step ahead with every passing day along with its quality models and offbeat designs, Hyundai has completed its Turkey tour that started on 27th April. The vehicles joined the tour accomplished over 10 thousand kilometers as well as over 1000 customer tests were fulfilled through organizing dealer events along with the route. Drawing attention with its innovative and competitive projects, Hyundai has come forward with touring Turkey. Hyundai Elantra and Tucson models carried out a quite exhausted journey, as well as a pleasing journey for 40 days. In the tour over 35 cities were visited, also special activities have been held in order to highlight its official sponsorship of UEFA Euro 2016 and to share football enthusiasm. Starting on 27th April from the headquarters of Hyundai Assan Directorate General in Istanbul, the tour ended on 3 June. Speaking at the tour ceremony with participation of 50 national press members, Onder Goker, Director General of Hyundai Assan, said; “We aimed to tour the number of 35 provinces in 40 days, but we have exceeded this figure and we visited 43 cities. However, we imaged our vehicles with 30 historical inheritances and badges of our cities peculiar to them. Our aim is to prove our vehicles’ quality and durability during long-range kilometers and to bring together our brand with our customers across Turkey. In this context, we are very happy. Because while our vehicles did not let to experience any difficulty during 10 thousand kilometers, left a smile on face of everybody who joined the routes. Also Hyundai Turkey Tour has contributed our targets by realizing over 100 sales and connection.”
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Mercedes-Benz Turk Holds 6th Supplier’s Day
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Starting in 2009, MercedesBenz Turk has organized the 6th Supplier’s Day of the Turkish automotive supplier industrialists at Aksaray Truck plant to boost purchasing of components
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ercedes-Benz Turk held the 6th Supplier’s Day at Aksaray Truck Plant which has also celebrated its 30th anniversary. The agenda of the meeting with attendees of 350 people from 160 automotive supplier industry firms was to increase purchasing from the supplier industrialists operate in Turkey that is regarded having the highest potential in terms of the countries which supply parts to the heavy commercial vehicle production of Daimler to its plants in Europe. With the advantage obtained by the geographic condition of the country that has increased the potential of supplier industry for the plants of Daimler in Europe, also the experience of Turkish automotive supplier industry companies for commercial vehicle production and know-how in supplying parts for the various automobile manufacturers in Turkey constitutes an advantage for the sector. Starting in 2009, Mercedes-Benz Turk has organized the 6th meeting of the Turkish automotive supplier industrialists at Aksaray Truck plant. The number of 350 people consists of
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Mercedes-Benz Turk and Daimler purchasing department attended the meeting as well as the representatives of 160 supplier industrialists and administrators of TAYSAD. Summarizing goal of the meeting as deepening relations with the suppliers, in addition looking for new business partnerships for the projects to be addressed in the future, Britta Seeger, Chairman of the Board of Directors of MercedesBenz Turk, said the negotiations made not only for truck and bus production but also for the automobile group and passed efficient. Seeger also highlighted the ongoing investment worth 118 million euro to be finished by the end of 2018, so the current capacity utilization in Aksaray truck plant would be double to ensure a high potential in terms of the business volume of the supplier industry production. In Turkey, automotive supplier industry is progressing quickly depending on vehicle production which was the number of 1 million 360 thousand units in 2015. Turkish automotive supplier industry is regarded as the highest potential of Daimler in the scope of the countries which supply components to the heavy commercial vehicle manufacturing in the world.
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TEMSA MD 9 LE Buses Contribute Education With the new ones the mobile library caravan of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has reached by 46 units to serve villages, towns and cities where disabilities exist
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EMSA MD 9 LE buses as mobile library are going to contribute education. The buses which are the production of TEMSA continue to take place every area of life as well as making difference with their characteristics. In 9,5 meters length Temsa MD 9 LE buses were delivered to the officials of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism with attendee of Minister Nabi Avci. A total of 15 Temsa buses have taken the place in the fleet of the ministry, 10 of them as mobile library buses. Nabi Avci, Minister of Culture and Tourism; Aysegul Gokce, Public Sales Manager of Temsa; Mahir Akkus, Public Sales Manager; Ali Sahin, Authorized Dealer of Temsa and guests and children joined the ceremony.
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In his speech at the delivery ceremony, Minister Nabi Avci, said that the number of mobile library buses have reached by 46 together with last ones. He continued, “Today we are including 15 new mobile libraries to our fleet. Together with these buses mobile library caravan of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has reached by 46 units. Our 46 mobile libraries will transport books to villages, towns and cities where disabilities exist. I thank everybody who exerted effort for these 15 mobile buses that we have already added to the caravan. I wish these buses will be beneficial and auspicious to all youths, readers and nation.” The new mobile libraries of which keys were delivered by the Minister Nabi Avci, will serve in the provinces of Aydın, Trabzon, Tekirdağ, Isparta, Konya, Çorum, Manisa, Iğdır, Kırşehir, Nevşehir, Burdur, Kütahya, Bursa, Elazığ and Mardin. At the ceremony, Aysegul Gokce, Sales Manager of TEMSA, said; “the buses we have achieved their production not only transport people from a venue to other one, they also contribute to carry information, culture to meet with our people. As Temsa, we are greatly proud regrading this delivery. Thanks to this mobile library buses, our children, youths, adult people will meet with books. As they are pleased during reading books we will also, as Temsa, be happy. I wish our vehicles, the new TEMSA MD 9 LE to be beneficial to our citizens and the ministry of culture and tourism.” In 9,5 meters length Temsa MD 9 LE buses were specially designed as being mobile library, these offer opportunity with openable tent in sunny and rainy weather conditions.
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“Hattat Tractor Aims To Be One In Ten Global Brands” Hattat Tractor is aiming to be one in ten global brands by holding events in 11 countries across Europe to promote the power and quality of the Turkish tractors to the European farmers
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earing up to speed its activities abroad, Hattat Tractor has primarily determined European market as its first target. Hattat Tractor, which is holding events together with British Perkins Motors in 11 countries across Europe, will promote the power of the Turkish tractors to the European farmers. Taking place in the structure of Hattat Group, Hattat Tractor is preparing to increase its gear in Europe. Turing Europe during 1,5 months, Hattat Tractor is going to hold events in 11 countries of Europe together with British Perkins Motors. Ibrahim Hattat, Chairman of the Board of Hattat Tractor, about the event said, “Our farmers followed the European farmers for years. Now they will be following our farmers. The European farmers buy tractors which our farmers tested and
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used by trusting. In 2016, we are planning to speed up our growth in Europe. We manufacture our tractors compliance with more difficult conditions and export to the European market. In order to allow the European farmers to test our tractors’ quality we will organize farm experiments and a set of fair participations and activities. The farmers primarily in Hungary and then in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Romania and Bulgaria will test our tractors in field through holding events.” “Our objective is to be first 10 in the world” Stating Hattat Tractors have been ploughing field over 80 countries in the 5 continents, Hattat said, “We are going to make a brand that would be a followed brand in the sector. We, as Hattat Tractor, returned with a grade from all contests we joined. We won “Tractor of the Year” in Poland in 2010, “Champion of Plough” in 2011 and 2013 in Ireland and Latvia, and Silver Medal in Moldova in 2014. We have prepared the necessary investments and long term business plans in order to be a preferred global brand. We grow quickly. Our objective is to achieve to be the most preferred in first ten brands.”
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Automotive Exports Set Record In May Turkey’s automotive exports have accomplished monthly-base high in May of last three years with 34 percent according to the Automotive Industry Exporters Association
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utomotive industry achieved some $2 billion of exports increasing 34 percent in May and reached the highest export figure in last three years on the basis of month according to the data posted from Automotive Industry Exporters Association (OIB). In this month, while the exports to the EU increased 43 percent and 33 percent to America featuring one of the alternative markets. The sector exports boosted 24% to Germany a biggest market of the sector, 98% to Italy and 76% to France. The passenger cars and special purpose vehicles exports have been effective with up to 200% rates in the sector export performance to those countries. Getting 18 percent share from the Turkey’s overall exports, the sector accomplished exports over $2 billion on average separately in last consecutive four months. In the product-base, the export increases were enjoyed up to 73 percent in May. In January – May, the sector exports increased 12 percent to $9 billion 572 million, according to the OIB. The automotive supplier industry exports increased 12 percent to $771 million, passenger car exports with 50 percent to $667 million, special purpose vehicles 73 percent up to $380 million and bus-minibus-midibus with 38 percent increase to
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$140 million in May. The sector exports to Germany increased 14% and decreased 19% to the USA. In the passenger cars the exports surged 126% to Italy, 179% to France and 55% to Germany. As for the special purpose vehicles, the exports raised 200% to Italy, 133% to France, 71% to Germany, 239% to the Netherlands and 118% to Spain respectively. In bus-minibus-midibus group, the exports increased 7% to Germany, 23% to France, 155% to Italy and 18% to the UK. The sector exports to Germany increased 24% to $335 million; in this the supplier industry exports increased 14%, passenger cars 55%, special purpose vehicles 71%. As the foremost markets of the sector, the exports boosted 98% to $235 million to Italy, 76% to $218 million to France in May. The exports directed towards the EU market continued increasingly with 43% to $1 billion 564 million. In May the sector exports surged 56% to Spain, 20% to Belgium, 58% to Romania, 34% to Israel, 64% to the Netherlands, 101% to Slovenia and 58% to Poland. The exports to the EU market increased 43% to $1 billion 564 million accounting for 78 percent in the sector exports. In Alternative markets, the exports increased 20% to the Middle Eastern markets, 15% to the African countries, 33% to the American countries in May
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Commercial Vehicle Registrations Up 14.6% In April
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In April 2016, demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU increased for the 16th consecutive month; total commercial vehicle registrations grew by 14.6%, totalling 195,013 units
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n April 2016, demand for new commercial vehicles in the EU increased for the 16th consecutive month. Total commercial vehicle registrations grew by 14.6%, totalling 195,013 units. Growth was sustained across all segments of commercial vehicles. Looking at the largest markets, Italy recorded the highest upturn (+32.5%) followed closely by Spain (+19.5%), Germany (+12.3%) and the UK (+11.2%). In the first four months of the year, the EU market expanded by 12.8%, totalling 758,566 commercial vehicles. During that period, Italy (+29.2%), Spain (+12.9%), France (+10.1%), Germany (+10.0%) and the UK (+4.1%) all posted growth. New light commercial vehicles (LCV) up to 3.5 tonnes In April 2016, new registrations of light commercial vehicles totalled 159,012 units, or 13.6% more than in April 2015. This marked the 32nd consecutive month of growth in the segment, which accounts for the majority of sales in the commercial vehicle market. Italy (+30.8%), Spain (+18.0%), the UK (+11.8%), Germany (+9.1%) and France (+8.9%) all contributed positively to the upturn. From January to April 2016, 625,898 new vans were registered in the EU, 11.8% more than in the same period last year. All major markets saw their demand for vans increase
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over this period. New heavy commercial vehicles (HCV) over 16 tonnes April 2016 results again show a double-digit increase (+22.2%) in the heavy truck segment, totalling 26,457 new registrations. This positive outcome was largely sustained by the notable growth recorded in Italy (+70.4%), Spain (+32.4%), Germany (+23.3%) and France (+18.4%) also posted significant growth. Four months into the year, the EU market grew by 19.6%, reaching 98,397 units. All major markets saw their demand for heavy trucks increase: Italy (+28.6%), Spain (+24.6%), France (+17.3%), Germany (+12.1%) and the UK (+10.9%). New medium and heavy commercial vehicles (MHCV) over 3.5 tonnes In April 2016, results for trucks were similar to the heavy truck segment, with Italy (+61.0%), Spain (+36.7%), Germany (+20.7%) and France (+17.7%) posting double-digit gains. Overall, 32,706 new trucks were registered in the EU, 21.3% more than in April 2015. From January to April 2016, 120,330 new trucks were registered in the EU, 19.0% more than in the same period last year. All major markets posted significant growth, especially Spain (+27.8%) and Italy (+27.4%). New medium and heavy buses & coaches (MHBC) over 3.5 tonnes In April 2016, new buses and coaches registrations increased (+2.7%) compared to April 2015, totalling 3,295 units. Growth was mainly sustained by the German (+14.2%) and UK (+7.8%) markets, while Italy (-11.9%), France (-6.9%) and Spain (-2.8%) performed less well than in April 2015. Four months into 2016, the EU bus and coach market increased by 3.5%, reaching 12,338 units. Demand declined in the UK (-8.3%) and Italy (-12.7%), while new registrations grew in Germany (+13.1%), France (+6.9%) and Spain (+3.7%).
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Freight And Passenger Transportation Meet At Comvex Istanbul Having prepared by the cooperation of OSD (Automotive Manufacturers Association), TAID (Heavy Commercial Vehicles Association in Turkey) and TAYSAD (Association of Automotive Parts & Components Manufacturers), Comvex Istanbul, the 5th Commercial Vehicles Fair held between 21st and 24th May
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s the biggest meeting of commercial vehicle segment, Comvex Istanbul, the 5th Commercial Vehicles, Bus and Supplier Industry Fair and Logist Eurasia 2016, the 7th Logistic Industry, Transportation, Loading, Unloading, Stockpiling, Warehousing, Vehicle Equipment, System and Technology Fair held concurrently in addition to the events and conferences related with the sector. The first frigorific semi-trailer loadable on train, Huckepack Iceliner and electric bus Doruk Electra met visitors at Otokar stand. Fair, which is organized with the cooperation of OSD (Automotive Manufacturers Association), TAID (Heavy Commercial Vehicles Association in Turkey) and TAYSAD (Association of Automotive Parts & Components Manufacturers), held between 21st and 24th May 2016. The fair has featured as the primary platform for presenting new products and technologies in commercial vehicle
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sector. A total of 209 firms from 18 countries across the world participated in the fair which contributes to use Turkish freight and passenger transportation position more effective and to get more share from the trade in the region. The meetings were organized to guide the sector in addition organizing colorful events at the fair. The social responsibility project in the scope of “Blood is not urgent, permeant need”, the participants and visitors donated blood. “We are happy regarding adding dynamism to the sector” Stating they had let the freight and passenger transportation sector to win dynamism via Comvex Istanbul, Hakan Mirgun, Deputy Director General of Tuyap, said; “We have served to 100 thousand visitors and 800 participants and we are happy hosting our guests from both home and abroad. I thank participant firms and visitors at Comvex Istanbul Fair which is a venue where the latest innovations, new product and technologies in the commercial vehicle sector were offered.”
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Dutch Targets Zero-Emission Buses After 2025 All new public transport buses operating in the Netherlands will be zero-emission through electric and hydrogen-powered buses from 2025
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he provinces of Noord-Brabant and Limburg have already laid the foundations for this agreement, as bus companies in those two provinces will have switched completely to electric vehicles within a few years. From 2025, all new public transport buses operating in the Netherlands will be zero-emission vehicles, following an agreement signed by Environment Minister Sharon Dijksma with the country’s transport operators that all public transport buses coming into service from 2025 will be electric and hydrogen-powered. Dutch companies VDL and Ebusco are already major producers of electric buses which are sold both in the
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Netherlands and abroad. Chinese company BYD, which also makes electric vehicles, has opened a branch in the Netherlands and has already supplied Schiphol Airport with 35 electric buses for passenger transport. Signing the agreement, Dijksma said, “Noord-Brabant and Limburg are showing us that zero-emission buses are an intelligent investment for both the environment and the economy. We will have cleaner cities and emissions of greenhouse gases that are harmful to the environment will be reduced. Moreover, it will give a significant boost to the position that the Netherlands as a country wants to occupy regarding making our urban and regional transport more sustainable. Dutch companies that develop technologies and manufacture buses can also benefit from this approach.�
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LPG And Diesel Powered Cars Lead In Traffic As of the end of April, the share of LPG-fueled cars accounted for 40%, this followed by diesel-fueled cars with 32.3% and gasolinefueled cars with 27.3% in Turkey
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he total number of road motor vehicles registered to the traffic reached 20 million 350 thousand 893 by the end of April. 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%, according to the statement posted by Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat). In April, 106,986 motor vehicle registrations recorded Within 106 thousand 986 vehicle registrations in April, cars accounted for 60.4%, followed by small trucks 14.7%, motorcycles 14.3% and tractors 6.4%. Minibuses, buses, trucks and special purpose vehicles constituted 4.2% of new registrations. The motor vehicles registrations up 4.9% compared with the previous month In April, the number of road motor vehicle registrations increased by 4.9% compared with March. Cars and motorcycles increased by 7.9% and 15.7% respectively. Minibuses, buses, small trucks, trucks, special purpose vehicles and tractors decreased by 20.9%, 4%, 1.3%, 20.7%, 28.1% and 7.1%. The road motor vehicles decreased 9.7% compared with the same month previous year In April, the number of road motor vehicle registrations decreased by 9.7% compared with the same month of the previous year. Cars, minibuses, buses, small trucks, trucks, motorcycles and special purpose vehicles decreased by 6.4%, 45.4%, 33%, 12.9%, 55.3%, 3.5% and 19% respectively. Tractors
increased by 0.1%. In the period of January-April, the total number of road motor vehicles in traffic increased by 356,421 While the number of 31 thousand 705 road motor vehicles was withdrawn, 388 thousand 126 road motor vehicles were added in January-April. Hence, the total number of road motor vehicles registered increased by 356 thousand 421. 575,466 road motor vehicles handed over in April Among 575 thousand 466 vehicles handed over, cars accounted for 69.7% followed by small trucks 16%, motorcycles 5.7% and tractors 3.1%. Minibuses, buses, trucks and special purpose vehicles constituted 5.5% of the handed over motor vehicles in April. The ratio of cars registered using LPG was 40% At the end of April, among 10 million 816 thousand 43 registered cars, the share of LPG-fueled cars was 40% followed by diesel-fueled cars with 32.3% and gasoline-fueled cars with 27.3%. The ratio of the cars with unknown fuel type was 0.4%. In April, 64 570 cars were registered to the traffic In terms of the distribution of trademarks for the 64 thousand 570 new registered cars in April, Renault recorded 18.1%, Volkswagen 12.1%, Hyundai 6.6%, Fiat 6.4%, Opel 6.3%, Ford 6.2%, Toyota 5.5%, Dacia 5.5%, Mercedes-Benz 4%, Skoda 3.8% and the other trademarks 25.4% of the total. Most frequent engine size was 1501-1600 for registered cars Within 232 thousand 114 cars registered to traffic in JanuaryApril period, 36.7% of them had engine size 1501-1600, 29.2% had 1401-1500, 14.7% had 1300 or less,14.6% had 1301-1400, 3.2% had 1601-2000, 1.5% had 2001 and above engine size. Most frequent color was white for registered cars Within 232 thousand 114 cars registered to traffic in JanuaryApril period, 63.8% of them were white, 14.6% were grey, 8.7% were black, 6.2% were red and 6.7% were in other colors.
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NGVA Europe Prefers Use Of Natural Gas And Renewables
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NGVA Europe promotes the use of natural gas and renewable methane as a fuel mainly in vehicles and ships regarding offering large opportunity for rapid reduction of GHG emissions within Europe’s upcoming strategy on decarbonisation of transport
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GVA Europe, the region’s industry association that promotes the use of natural gas and renewable methane as a fuel mainly in vehicles and ships, says in a recent press release that natural gas vehicles offer large opportunity for rapid reduction of GHG emissions within Europe’s upcoming strategy on decarbonisation of transport: Changing to natural gas vehicles today makes it possible to reach the 2030 target of 30 percent greenhouse gas emissions reduction coming from road transport ahead of time. The shift to cleaner and more sustainable mobility will only work when using a mix of alternative fuels, the association argues, and requires discussion to be based on a functioning market and take into account the costs of the fuel, vehicles and components to achieve EU goals in a cost-efficient way. A realistic analysis shows that we are still relatively far away from that. “The upcoming strategy from the [European] Commission on decarbonisation should therefore recognise CNG and LNG vehicles as crucial tools to achieve Europe’s GHG reduction and sustainability goals for the transport
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sector. Natural gas contains less carbon than traditional hydrocarbon fuels and therefore emits much less CO2 as a vehicle fuel: 25% on average, opening up the road to carbon neutral mobility when blended with renewable methane (from anaerobic digestion of waste or electrolysis of excise electricity). No technical blend limitations exit. Combustion of natural gas reduces emissions of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) by over 90% compared to the very strict emission standards for new heavy duty (Euro VI) and light duty (Euro 6) vehicles, therefore making it an ideal “urban fuel” to clean the air. Natural gas engines also emit much lower levels of other harmful and carcinogenic pollutants like non- methane hydrocarbons (NMHC), including aromatics as benzene. Natural gas cars have lower emissions than the 95 g/km CO2 fleet average target by 2020 and offer the most costefficient CO2-mitigation option (€/t CO2) compared with other solutions. The break- even-mileage (km/year) for CNG vehicles is already reached at 13,000 km versus 47,000 km for plug- in hybrids or more than 100,000 km for electric vehicles (University of Cologne, 2014).
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Automotive Production Up 9 Percent In the first 5 months this year the total automotive production reached by the number of 594 thousand including automobile production accounted for 359 thousand units; together with the tractor production the number reached by 619 thousand units
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he total production of the automotive industry increased 9 percent, automobile production 13 percent in the first 5 months this year over the same period preceding year, according to the statement from Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD). In this period the total automotive production reached by the number of 594 thousand and automobile production accounted for 359 thousand units. Together with the tractor production the total automotive production reached by 619 thousand units in the first 5 months this year. Meanwhile the automobile production has reached 20062016 highs as of this period with the number of 359 thousand units. The tractor production became 24,646 units increasing 23 percent in the first 5 months, reaching 2006-2016 highs when made comparison in terms of these periods. The total market decreased 2 percent to 357 thousand units in this period, the automobile market surged 3 percent to 267 thousand units in the first 5 months of 2016. The imports market share became 73 percent. As the total sales
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increased 3 percent, imported ones 1 percent, domestic made automobiles increased 8 percent in this period. The sales of light commercial vehicles (minibus- small truck) totally became 79,906 units; domestic made ones were 42,383 units and imported ones were 37,523 units. The share of imported ones was 47 percent in this period between the years 2006-2016. In the first 5 months this year while the total light commercial vehicles decreased 7 percent, domestic made ones dropped 14 percent, imported ones increased 1 percent. In May, imported light commercial vehicle market share became 45 percent. The heavy commercial vehicle market decreased 48 percent to 9,515 units, truck market 50 percent to 8,109 units, midibus market 44 percent to 807 units and bus market 20 percent to 599 units respectively. The last decade on average, the total market surged 30 percent, automobile market 48 percent and light commercial vehicle market 1 percent, but heavy commercial vehicle market plunged 36 percent. As for the exports, while the total automotive exports increased 15 percent, automotive exports upped 11 percent based on the unit in this period. The unit-base exports totally became 454 thousand; the automobile exports accomplished 276 thousand units accounting for 76 percent of the total production. In the first 5 months, commercial vehicle exports increased 22 percent; tractor exports increased 11 percent to 6,344 units. In this period, the main industry exports increased 16 percent, supplier industry 7 percent. The total automotive industry exports took 18 percent share in overall Turkey’s exports as of the first 5 months this year.
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TAYSAD Puts Innovation On Focal Point Of Activities TAYSAD Executive Board Chairman Alper Kanca, “We have put innovation on focal point of our activities, as our members continue to R & D studies and Industry 4.0”
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urkish Association of Automotive Parts and Component Manufacturers (TAYSAD) convened with its members in the western province of Izmir at Wyndham Hotel. In his speech at the meeting TAYSAD Chairman Alper Kanca, sharing the targets in the new period with the members, pushed the button to achieve first 10 objectives across the world with the capability of “Design, Technology, Supply”. Supplier Industry to develop innovative technologies TAYSAD Executive Board Chairman Alper Kanca shared the action plan on which they have put innovation on focal point. Kanca said, “TAYSAD has a comprehensive work on innovative technologies to let the supplier industry acquire. We have put forward the topics in which should be invested by us as the supplier industry through examining lots of sub-sectors in Turkey.” “We should draw foreign investment to our country” Kanca continued, “As TAYSAD, our member continue to R & D studies and Industry 4.0 activities, the incentive system and domestic made car brand will keep its place on our agenda. In addition, the new export markets must be found not to narrow our action area, the domestic market should be enlarged and we should also attract foreign investment to our country. We as TAYSAD are visiting the global automotive manufacturers. With these visits we enlarge both our market by increasing our effectiveness abroad and we also cause to produce jointventure projects.” “We will increase number of R & D centers” Related with R & D centers, Alper Kanca said, “TAYSAD is one of the most capable civil society organizations in Turkey. We have been effective in order to enact the law in this subject by keeping in touch with the Ministry of Science Industry and Technology. From now on, support will be given for an R & D center with 30 staffs. We take some consulting services and benefiting from these services of our members to continue. So increasing our R & D centers’ number and effectiveness we will start to exports not only our products but also our services.” Indicating they had added a new one to its events which would serve to their targets, Kanca said, “The Automotive Engineering Conference to be held first time is a very crucial
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conference at which very important speakers will take place. This conference to be held on 3-4 November 2016 will be a remarkable conference to solve our member companies’ R & D and engineering problems.” “The biggest of Turkish Supplier Industry will emerge from R & D centers” Speaking at the meeting, Mustafa Menku, Director General of BMC, said; “The important thing for the sector is R & D centers. The main automotive industry has 75, supplier industry 59 R & D centers and this figure is increasing hastily. Maybe the biggest power of the Turkish Supplier Industry will arise from these R & D centers in the future.” “We base on original part in equivalent part” In his speech at the meeting, Sezai Kolat, TSE Certification Manager, said; “As you know the ministry has issued a circular and entered into application in last June. The TSE (Turkish Standards Institute) has been charged for two years for the equivalent parts in Turkey. TAYSAD is one of members of ours since the beginning. We base on original parts in equivalent parts. We take into consideration how long the original part would last. Then we check the nominee equivalent part. We have the certain standards. We do approval, if the equivalent part complies with tolerances specified in those standards. Our report is written, and in the following stage the certification committee arranges the certificates. If the certification committee accepts this, the certificate is prepared.” He concluded the number of 53 certificates was given until now.
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Third Suspension Bridge Ready To Serve In August The third suspension bridge in other words Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge which has been built up over Istanbul strait will be inaugurated in August this year, according to the announcement of Ahmet Arslan, the Turkish Minister of Transport, Maritime and Communication
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he third suspension bridge will be opened late August, Ahmet Arslan, Turkish Minister of Transport, Maritime and Communication, announced. Turkish Minister Ahmet Arslan broke fasting regarding holy Ramadan month together with workers on the third suspension bridge during his visit, as well as the third airport of which construction is continuing full steam ahead. Minister Arslan paid a visit first to the third airport construction site. Briefing about the third airport construction, Nihat Ozdemir, Chairman of Limak Holding, said they were working in full swing in order to complete the airport in the vowed
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date. Ozdemir noted, “We have spent some 2 billion euro up to date. This means currently the project has been completed in the rate of 27 percent.” He recorded 374 million cubic meters excavation was carried out until now and 105 million cubic meters landfilling was made. Comparing these figures with Ataturk Dam that was opened in 1992, Ozdemir said the total landfilling amount of that dam was 80 million cubic meters. Following meeting with the authorities of the airport construction and touring the construction site, Minister Arslan responded questions of the reporters by saying stubborn to everything Turkey would sustain its growth through huge projects. Telling the metro tender which will connect the 3rd airport to the district of Gayrettepe, Arslan said, “Application projects have been finished. Following the project tender we are planning to finish the project in a record short time. There is no change in the opening date of the airport. The process will advance faster after this, 27 percent of the project was completed until now. Covering an area of 76 million 500 thousand sq meters, the first phase of the airport will be opened in 2018. Following inspection of the 3rd airport in place, the minister Arslan went to the 3rd Bosporus Bridge in other words Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge. Getting information about continued works from the officials, Arslan said the bridge would be inaugurated on 26 August. “There is no lack, everything is going well,” he added.
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ACEA Advocates To Reduce CO2 From Cars & Vans ACEA members advocate an ambitious comprehensive approach to complement CO2 targets, in order to reduce CO2 emissions more successfully
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he members of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) are fully committed to further reducing CO2 emissions. Our industry has already made significant improvements to the CO2 performance of new vehicles. Today, emissions from new cars are 35.7% lower than two decades ago. By 2021 those emissions will have fallen by 42% when compared to 2005, and we are committed to do more. However, current CO2 legislation solely focuses on reducing emissions from new cars and vans, which only make up 5% of Europe’s fleet. So, if we want to reduce emissions further, we also need to look at the impact of the use of vehicles on emissions. A comprehensive approach can reduce CO2 emissions more effectively by drawing on a full spectrum of solutions, whether this relates to the vehicle itself, alternative powertrains, faster
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fleet renewal, intelligent transport systems (ITS), improving infrastructure or altering driver behaviour. Combined with the industry’s continuous investments in vehicle technology, such measures have the potential to combat CO2 emissions more effectively. ACEA members therefore advocate an ambitious comprehensive approach to complement CO2 targets, in order to reduce CO2 emissions more successfully. Stakeholder dialogue To gain a better insight into the potential of such an approach, ACEA brought together the expertise of more than 50 relevant transport-related stakeholders throughout 2015. Main aim of this consultation was to identify the technologies and approaches that, according to the various stakeholders, can have the greatest impact on reducing CO2 from cars and vans by 2030. These findings have now been summarised in a report entitled ‘Joining forces to tackle the road transport CO2 challenge’, which can be found here. The report demonstrates that the comprehensive approach is not just a theoretical concept, but instead a real-world paradigm shift supported by a wide range of stakeholders. Consequently, this is not an ACEA report: as such its contents do not represent the positions of ACEA or its members. Rather, it belongs to those whose combined contributions show the enormous potential that joining forces could deliver for reducing CO2 emissions. ACEA’s position As Europe’s automobile industry, “we have also learnt a lot from this process. By listening to all those stakeholders we came to better understand the potential of all innovative solutions out there, and how these can be best realised in the most cost-effective way. These thought-provoking exchanges helped us to define our industry’s position, which has now been summarised in a position paper that outlines ACEA’s contribution to the debate on post-2020 CO2 targets.”
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REIFEN 2016 Rolls With Great Success To Destination
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he international Trade Fair REIFEN 2016 has rolled with great success to its destination. Almost 20,000 visitors from all over the world, including participants and visitors at the associated Future Tire Conference and RubberTech Europe learned about innovations in the industry between 24th and 27th May. With 675 exhibitors from 43 countries, the Essen Trade Fair already set new exhibitor records in the run-up to this top event. The REIFEN Trade Fair is thus again confirming its profile as the most important tyre exhibition in the world. REIFEN’s great significance within the industry is also demonstrated by the lavish stands of the twenty biggest tyre manufacturers in the world, such as Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear and Michelin. “It has been a huge hit with exhibitors and visitors alike: REIFEN 2016 will remain in everyone’s memory as one of the most successful tyre trade fairs of the past few years. I am pleased with the exceedingly positive response of many exhibitors, who are already making plans for REIFEN 2018 in parallel with Automechanika,” is the conclusion drawn by Oliver P. Kuhrt, Managing Director of Messe Essen. According to survey responses, around 80% of exhibitors also intend to take part in REIFEN 2018. “Only if it says “REIFEN” will you find a successful tyre trade fair inside. This year’s event has impressively demonstrated the industry’s level of trust in REIFEN,” adds Frank Mertz, Head of Sales at Messe Essen. Growth in importance of workshop and car servicing for the industry A good 90% of visitors are already planning to attend REIFEN 2018, which will take place in parallel to Automechanika in Frankfurt for the first time. In connection with this, over 90% said that the workshop and car servicing areas were becoming increasingly important to their businesses. The number of international visitors has remained at the same high level: Amongst countries outside Germany, Italy was in the lead as the country of origin, followed by France, Belgium, the UK and Poland. Although the majority of visitors had travelled from elsewhere in Europe, the largest percentage increase in visitors to the Essen Trade Fair came from Asia.
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30% of trade visitors, moreover, came from the tyre servicing sector, and a further 29% from tyre retail. Around 90% were decision-makers with responsibility for purchasing/ procurement. All in all, 89% of trade visitors gave what was on offer at REIFEN a positive rating - a slight increase compared with the previous event. More than a third also reported that they had placed orders at REIFEN, or intend to place orders, which also represents a slight increase in ordering activity. And the average order value of 112,317 Euros was more than 10% higher than at the previous event. 93% of visitors would recommend visiting REIFEN - which means that this value has also improved slightly. And the Oscar goes to – the winners of the REIFEN Innovation Awards The first highlight of REIFEN 2016 was experienced by several hundred guests the evening before the Trade Fair: At the ceremonial opening of the Trade Fair with honorary guest Hans-Werner Sinn, Messe Essen and the German Tyre Retailer and Vulcanisation Trade Association, sponsors of REIFEN 2016, presented the Innovation Award for particularly pioneering developments from the exhibition. As well as tyre manufacturers Bridgestone and Michelin, and workshop equipment manufacturer ASE Corghi, the Alsdorf company 4JET Technologies also won one of the coveted awards. The prize was awarded for a process which enables tyres to be marked with a QR code for the first time. In parallel to REIFEN, Messe Essen and the Chinese United Rubber Corporation hosted RubberTech Europe in Hall 11. This specialist exhibition for tyre construction, design and production successfully promoted communication between tyre manufacturers and suppliers. To complement this, the Future Tyre Conference, organised by the European Rubber Journal, took place for the first time during REIFEN and RubberTech Europe. The congress on 24 and 25 May will focus on current trends and their influence on the tyre sector. The majority of visitors regard the conference as a useful addition. For the first time, the next REIFEN will take place in parallel to Automechanika Frankfurt from 11 - 15 September 2018 in the Mainmetropole.
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Japan Steps Up Efforts To Protect Computer-Controlled Vehicles Japan gears up to battle cyberattacks on transportation infrastructure to protect increasingly computer-controlled road vehicles, trains and aircraft ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics
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apan is stepping up efforts to protect increasingly computer-controlled road vehicles, trains and aircraft from cyberattacks ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Officials in charge of information security at automakers, railway operators and air carriers cannot afford to lose a battle of wits with their invisible enemies -- hackers -- as they strive to prevent worst-case scenarios, including accidents and disruptions of service. Japan's move to step up cybersecurity comes amid an upward trend in the number of cyberattacks in the country, especially on certain companies and organizations. Eva Chen, CEO at Trend Micro, a major information security firm, warned that information security measures for cars will become even more important with the spread of Internetconnected vehicles. Chen's warning is based on her own experience. When she was driving her Internet-connected car on a highway on the
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U.S. west coast in the autumn of 2015, the vehicle's display panel, showing the speedometer and navigation system, suddenly went black. The car in question was an electric vehicle produced by a major carmaker. Despite Chen's warning, however, it is still unclear whether her car's display panel went black as a result of a cyberattack. Two security researchers who claimed to have hacked into a car produced by Tesla Motors, the major U.S. EV maker, grabbed the spotlight at Def Con, a conference for hackers and information technology professionals, in Las Vegas in August 2015. Marc Rogers and Kevin Mahaffey explained at the conference how they had hacked into the Tesla Model S sedan. They had discovered vulnerabilities in software installed in the Model S and were able to make the EV come to a standstill remotely using a smartphone. "The reason we hacked the Model S is that it is the most connected car in the world," Rogers said, quoted by media outlets.
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Toyota Corolla Renewed
Having reached a more premium and prestigious view, the new Corolla is going to appear on the roads in Turkey
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he new Toyota Corolla has reached a more premium and prestigious view. In 2016 celebrating its 50th anniversary Toyota Corolla has been renewed. The new model is preparing to be on the roads. Sustaining as the most popular vehicle of the product gamut of Toyota and since 1966 onward accomplishing the sales of over 44 million in 150 countries, Corolla constitutes 20 percent of Toyota’s total sales. Exposing the powerful design and super quality much more, the new Corolla has reached a new front face by using Under Priority and Keen Look Design language of Toyota. The new Corolla has strengthened D segment vehicle look with wider front bottom grill, new bumper design and renewed over baggage chrome detail. The new LED headlights, LED light line, LED rear stop lamps and darkened rear and rear side windows and new chrome details on door
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handles have carried prestigious perception to an upper level in the outer design. In cabin, not only interior technological features, but also important reviving increased premium perception. Together with comprehensive regulations in cabin there are also sportive air-condition panel, 7 inch Toyota Touch 2 screen and 4.2 inch color (TFT) multi-functional screen. Also soft tissue materials, sateen chrome details and black coatings have strengthened sophisticate view of interior design. The improved new generation Hill-start Assist Control (HAC3) is offered another feature in new gasoline Corolla. Al Haydar Bozkurt, CEO of Toyota Turkey, said, “Corolla that we offered its 11th generation to the market in 2013 has become much more prestigious condition. Saying hello to the automobile world 50 years ago, today Corolla is a legend. None of automobile could achieve the success of Corolla. The new Corolla will play key role in reaching raising targets of ours in Turkey. In 2016, we aim total sales of 35 thousand Corollas. The new Corolla will take place in the automotive market where an aggressive competition is experienced and will continue to be driving force for us. Excluding fleet being the most preferred model with the sales of 34,961 units last year, we also target to be first in the retail market. Regarding high domesticated rate Corolla has begun to be preferred in the fleet market as well. Especially in public purchasing we have reached a striking level.� Reminding the sales of Corolla per annum was some 14 thousand in the 1990s, today the number raised by 35 thousand units, Bozkurt said the sales of Corolla would reach by 40 thousand unit level unless conjunctural condition happen after next year.
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Trans-Pacific Partnership Might Cause Export Loss Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) would cause the export loss in the highest rate in motor vehicles, the loss of this Turkish sector is expected would be in $1,69 – 3,21 billion
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ccording to a report, which prepared by collaboration of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) and Okan University, analyzed the effects of TransPacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) on the Turkish economy reveals the road vehicles and wagons would expose to the export loss in the highest rate. The foodstuff would rank in the second line. The results of the research of Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) Effects on the Turkish Economy were publicized by the TIM. According to the agreement, when the agreement enters into force the hindrances in the foreign trade between those 12 countries including the US, Japan and Canada will be reduced; meanwhile demand for some products exported from Turkey is expected to decrease. The report highlighted motor vehicles and wagons might expose to the export loss in the highest rate in basis of sector. The export loss of this sector is expected would be in $1,69 – 3,21 billion. The second sector that would expose to export loss might be foodstuff. The research indicates that following the agreement enter
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into force the most export increase is expected in machinery and outfitting sector. The sector export increase is foreseen to be between $423 – 912 million during 10 years. The research also shows that some machinery and equipment, electric machinery and devices, medical devices, precious optical devices and watch sector’s total exports would increase between $423-912 million. About TTP The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) writes the rules for global trade – rules that will help increase Made-inAmerica exports, grow the American economy, support wellpaying America jobs, and strengthen the American middle class. In the scope of this agreement, the parties to establish a comprehensive regional agreement that promotes economic integration to liberalise trade and investment, bring economic growth and social benefits, generate new opportunities for workers and businesses, contribute to raising living standards, benefit consumers, reduce poverty and promote sustainable growth. Australia, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, the US, Vietnam, Chile, Brunei, Singapore, New Zealand are the member of the TTP.
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Honda New Model Motorbikes Tour Turkey Honda with its fully new motorbike models is going to tour Turkey to meet fans of motorbikes during three months
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he foremost motorbike manufacturer of the world Honda is going to tour Turkey to meet its renewed models with fans of motorbikes across Turkey. In this scope, 8 various motorbikes will be meet with customers at 11 different destinations. Honda is going to tour Turkey in order to thank the championship in 2015 and let the new models meet the fans of Honda. Since 1995 onwards focusing on basic concepts of “quality, safety and durability� Honda Turkey became the bestseller motorbike brand in 2015 with wide product gamut meeting every kind of expectation and strong dealer and service network. The event will continue for three months in order to spread use of motorbike and to have motorbike drivers own awareness with contribution of Honda Fan Club which established in 2015 and Honda Motorbike Dealers.
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The fans of motorbike who wish to drive motorbikes; stopping by the dealers is enough to ride completely new 8 motorbikes. Continuing two days in every city, on the one hand a chance is offered to test the new Honda models; on the other hand gifts are also presented. Thanks to the cooperation made with Anlas tire manufacturer, surprise gifts wait for the fans of Honda. In addition, Anlas and Honda allow visitors have consciousness by training in tire and safety driving. Established in 1974 in Duzce, Anlas Tire is brand aiming to be the best motorbike tires in the world. Since 2011 onwards, in addition to its successes in Turkey the brand has reached a prestigious brand position in West Europe as well. Offering new size and designs manufactured to the market complying with the new motorbike models in the market, Anlas has become one of the brands producing the highest quality products of Europe.
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‘Traffic Is Life Platform’ Wins Two awards In order to highlight risk of cell phone usage during driving, ‘Traffic is life’ Platform won two awards presented by the Sign Foundation for the project “Missed Signs”
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ith its project called “Missed Signs”, ‘Traffic is life’ won the two awards presented by the Sign Foundation in the category of the Best Ambient and The Best Urban Design Advertisement Aiming to make up cultural transformative change in every section of society, ‘Traffic is Life’ - which is applied by Dogus Automotive - has added a new one to its institutional social responsibility platform awards. In order to draw attention to the omitted traffic plates and especially pedestrian passages during using cell phones, ‘Missed Signs’ project which was realized in the district of Seferihisar, Izmir, has been deserved 2 awards second time in the contest of the Sign Foundation. Having applied out of TV screen which is regarded as usual media, including all of advertisement types which are applied in outdoor including all of places and items, without
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considering the sector belongingness in terms of products/ services and being evaluated according to the innovation and renovation vision, ‘Traffic is Life Platform’ became owner of primary award in the best Ambient advertisement category by arising from the different sectors. Also winning ‘Urban Design’ big award, ‘Traffic is Life’ has added a more success in a different area to its radio, communication and institutionalization area. In the scope of the project which was carried out with collaboration of public bodies in the district of Seferihisar where the population folded three times in summer months, some signs such as “things you see on phone would cause to miss things on roads, speed limit, stop sign, no turn and pedestrian crossing, and so on have been installed at the pedestrian crossings. Criticizing use of cell phone in a different way, the project has also won the 27th Crystal Apple Award and Direct Marketing 2015 Award.
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Future Of Automotive To Be Discussed In Istanbul
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The engineers of the global automotive giants will come to Turkey for “International Automotive Engineering Conference (IAEC)” to be held in November
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stanbul is preparing to host a crucial event for the world automotive sector on 3-4 November this year. The IAEC (International Automotive Engineering Conference) will bring together the engineers of the world automotive giants with collaboration of Automotive Exporters Association (OIB), Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD), Automotive Technology Platform (OTEP) and Turkish Association of Automotive Parts and Component Manufacturers (TAYSAD) and support of American Society of Automotive Engineers – SAE International. Some of the crucial headlines of automotive sector’s tomorrow will be discussed at the conference. IAEC will be an esteemed event of the sector Cuneyt Oge, Chairman of SAE International, said; “IAEC will not be an esteemed event for only the engineers who are tasked in the Turkish automotive sector, but also it will be also important and esteemed event for the all engineers worldwide.” He continued, “SAE International is a distinguished establishment having its own standards by holding utmost effective congress across the world, contributing development of the sector, editing publications one each featuring a source of information and reference. The advancements in which Turkey has recorded in the automotive area, successes of the establishments in the sector in R & D and innovation, business opportunities in automotive engineering, the staffs of Turkish universities in automotive are the foremost reasons to hold IAEC in Turkey. Thanks to IAEC, the innovations in the Turkish automotive industry will be eased more to open to the world markets. So, as SAE International, we give importance to the
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IAEC and support much the event.” There was a need such an international conference Briefing about the conference, Prof. Dr. Ali Goktan, Chairman of IAEC Organizing Committee and OTEP, said; “The number of automotive topical congress, symposium and similar organizations have increased in a pleasing way in recent years in our country. But, out of a few ones of these gatherings are fed by untidy sources. However, the industrial characteristic automotive sector of our country, which is a foremost sector in the exports, R & D and innovation need a claimed and repeatedly congress by the related civil society organizations and establishments. In order to answer to this need, the OSD, OTEP and TAYSAD with support of the OIB coming together have decided to let The IAEC (International Automotive Engineering Conference) program enter into force.” Tomorrow of automotive engineering will be discussed Recording the views of international experts in the framework of the steps of the automotive industry should be taken in the engineering field, current some dynamics of the industry are aimed to be shared with the participants at the conference, Goktan said, “Development of engineering activities are needed in the automotive industry, besides strengthening cooperation between universities and industry and using of alternative sources in information and technique in the international dimension. In parallel this need, training and development activities is necessary for both technical and engineer staff. In the scope of these aim and needs, the Automotive Engineering Conference is being planned to guide perception management, information sharing and engineering activities in automotive.” Distinguished figures of automotive will come “Our close relation with the SEA International which is being one of the esteemed establishments of automotive and organizing effective congresses both in the US and various cities of the world, editing publications, guiding the most important standards goes back to earlier years. Having elected chairman of SEA International for the year 2016, Cuneyt Oge has begun works to develop the relations of Turkey with the SEA organization,” Prof Gokten said. The headlines “Lightening Automotive, Automotive Engineering Training and Career in Automotive Industry” will be discussed at the conference on 3-4 November in Istanbul.
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Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Poises Most Advanced Sports The 2017 Camaro ZL1 is poised to challenge the most advanced sports coupes in the world in any measure – with unprecedented levels of technology, refinement, track capability and straight-line acceleration
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he 2017 Camaro ZL1 is poised to challenge the most advanced sports coupes in the world in any measure – with unprecedented levels of technology, refinement, track capability and straight-line acceleration. “The Camaro ZL1 is designed to excel at everything,” said Mark Reuss, executive vice president of Global Product Development. “It’s a 2+2 coupe offering incredible performance – acceleration, handling and braking – with the highest levels of technology and perfect chassis damping, making it suitable for everyday driving. It will compare well to any sports coupe, at any price and in any setting.” Acceleration for the ZL1 is delivered with a new supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine estimated at 640 hp (477 kW), and either a six-speed manual transmission with active rev matching or an all-new 10-speed automatic. Handling capability starts with the lightweight, stiffer structure of the all-new sixthGen Camaro, married with Magnetic Ride suspension and an electronic limited-slip differential. Standard technologies include Driver Mode Selector, dual-mode exhaust and advanced connectivity features. The Camaro ZL1 goes on sale late this year. Designed for Performance
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Functionality defines the Camaro ZL1’s form, with the exterior shaped during more than 100 hours of wind-tunnel testing and on-track validation to improve aerodynamics and cooling for track use. Accordingly, its exterior elements all play a part in managing airflow over, under and through the ZL1. “The design supports the Camaro ZL1’s exceptional performance and does so with compelling style,” said John Mack, Camaro exterior design manager. “From every angle, the elements coalesce to give the car a purposeful, super aggressive attitude.” The lower grille opening, for example, offers greater airflow compared to the Camaro SS, and the upper grille incorporates a new version of the “flow-tie” open bowtie insignia. There’s also a new hood, with a carbon fiber insert and heat extractor that pulls hot air from the engine compartment. Additional changes include a larger front splitter, unique rockers, a wing-style rear spoiler and wider front fenders – all tuned to improve aerodynamics for greater high-speed stability. Inside, there are standard Recaro front seats, along with a sueded flat-bottom steering wheel and shift knob. Chevrolet’s Performance Data Recorder is available. Fast with finesse A cohesive suite of performance technologies tailors ZL1’s performance for street and track. Features include an updated Magnetic Ride suspension, Performance Traction Management, electronic limited-slip differential, Custom Launch Control and Driver Mode Selector. It also has a stronger power-to-weight ratio than its predecessor, weighing 200 pounds less, while offering approximately 60 more horsepower and 80 more pound-feet of torque. The result is a one-of-a-kind driving experience. “Driving the Camaro ZL1 is best described as ‘fast with finesse,’” said Reuss. “It is beautifully balanced, with perfect damping and isolation for optimal performance and driver confidence in virtually any situation – from the Pacific Coast Highway to Willow Springs to Pomona.”
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New Generation Mercedes Benz Lowers Emission
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t the upcoming IAA this fall, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will showcase the latest generation of the OM 470 six-cylinder in-line engine, used in trucks and buses, which incorporates numerous new developments to achieve a further reduction in fuel consumption of up to 5%. The 10.7-liter, six-cylinder in-line engine benefits both from technical refinements relating to the ongoing development of the larger OM 471 which was introduced last year and from technology specific to the compact model series. The OM 470 is the most compact of the heavy-duty engines from Mercedes-Benz. It nevertheless features all the defining characteristics of its big brother, the OM 471, combining robust design, with sturdy steel pistons, two overhead camshafts with highly efficient gearing as the drive system, asymmetric exhaust-gas turbocharger, powerful engine brake and the X-Pulse common rail injection system with pressure booster. The top model of the Mercedes-Benz OM 470 engine range is a variant generating an output of 335 kW (456 hp) and 2200 N·m (1,623 lb-ft) of peak torque. With a specific output of 31.4 kW per liter of engine capacity (42.7 hp/l) and specific torque of 206 N·m/l, the OM 470 is one of the most powerful engines in its size category. Fuel injection continues to be based on the X-Pulse injection system with pressure boosting in the injector and unrestricted flexibility for modelling the injection system. As for the larger OM 471 engine, the maximum rail pressure has now been raised from 900 to 1160 bar. This results in a maximum injection pressure of 2700 bar. In contrast to the OM 471, the principle of the seven-hole
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injection nozzle has been retained, on account of the compact design. A new injection nozzle with a higher flow capacity is employed, however. The shape of the combustion chamber is also new, with an omega-shaped recess in the piston. This shaping is adapted to the given conditions inside the compact engine. The same applies to the compression ratio, which has been increased by one bar to 18.5 bar. All these measures—in conjunction with a reduction in the exhaust gas circulation rate—lead to a further improvement in efficiency across the entire range of the engine mapping. This in turn lowers fuel consumption significantly. Rated engine speed lowered. A hallmark of the latestgeneration OM 470 is a very steep rise in torque and output in the middle rev range, while the maximum rates remain unchanged. This results in a lowering of the rated engine speed from 1800 rpm to 1600 rpm. A look at the power curve shows that the engine attains its maximum output more or less constantly across a broad engine speed range from 1450 rpm to 1900 rpm. The torque curve is configured along similar lines: maximum tractive power is attained nominally at 1100 rpm, but is available virtually constantly from around 900 to 1400 rpm. As a result of these two curves, the OM 470 offers excellent driveability. with high agility across a very broad usable rev range of around 1000 rpm. With its optimized injection and combustion, the engine is systematically designed for low fuel consumption. The untreated NOx emissions are eliminated by means of proven SCR technology and a new SCR catalytic converter. AdBlue consumption is consequently on a par with earlier Euro V engines, at around five percent of fuel consumption.
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Tofas Issues Third Sustainable Report
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Strengthening institutional sustainable performance with every passing year, Tofas CEO Eroldu said, they exerted effort to improve their performance continuously with the principle of social, environmental and economic dimensions
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aving issues first one in 2014, Tofas issued its third sustainable report in the environment week. Marking they were first manufacturing firm in terms of sustainable report issued in the sector, Cengiz Eroldu, CEO of Tofas said, “Through the principle of transparent, accountability, fair, and as a responsible establishment, we try to develop our performance continuously addressing our activities with the social, environmental and economic dimensions.” Tofas sustains the social and environmental investments as well as added-value for the Turkish economy. Sustaining the activities in line with this approach, the company has initiated in 2014 and has become first firm in the Turkish automotive industry issuing sustainability report. Tofas has shared the third Sustainability Report with public opinion in environment week.
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Indicating Tofas were working together with Koc Holding and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) for the construction of sustainable future, Cengiz Eroldu said, “On the axes of protecting natural balance, we have consciousness having direct effect on the environment in lots of items ranging from remnants which appear during production processes to raw materials and electricity energy we consume. With the awareness continuing to produce value to our shareholders, we exert effort to manage our effect on the environment in the most possible way and to lower to minimum level.” Highlighting Tofas has been strengthening its institutional sustainable performance with every passing year, Eroldu said, “We are strengthening our institutional sustainable performance with every passing year. Our works in ‘Carbon and Energy Management’ category were approved in Sustainable Business Summit in 2015 as well as winning award. We have worked to show a better performance in line with our commitment to a working condition featuring safety, decent, fair and dominant learning culture. We sustain to strengthen Occupational Health and Safety performance with our ‘Zero Accident’ target and Step by Step Occupational Safety’ approach. We will also maintain our works nonstop in line with our institutional citizenship understanding in the upcoming period.” Continuing to improve environmental performance which is one of basic areas on where World Class Manufacturing methodology focuses, Tofas reduced energy consumption which was 4,77 GJ/ per vehicle to 4,69 GJ per vehicle in 2015. The works of Tofas in Occupational Health and Safety has taken place in the best applications of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) in 2014-2015.
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Automechanika Dubai records another great success! Traditionally Turkey has been one of the most leading foreign national participations.
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utomechanika Dubai 2016, the Middle East and Africa’s largest automotive aftermarket exhibition concluded, wrapping up three days of busy networking in a diverse market that remains on the radar of the world’s biggest suppliers of auto parts and services. The 14th edition of the annual showcase, which took place from 8-10 May 2016 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, featured 2,017 exhibitors from 58 countries, and attracted 30,018 visitors from 119 countries. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, Automechanika Dubai featured 25 country pavilions, and 38 international trade associations. Spanning 70,000sqm across 15 halls, the showpiece event grew eight per cent year-on-year in both exhibitor numbers and exhibition space. “Automechanika Dubai 2016 has raised the bar again, delivering real business opportunities, while shedding light on the latest advancements in automotive aftermarket services and technologies,” said Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East. “While it’s positive to see the show grow in-line with industry expectations, what’s more important is that our customers – the exhibitors and visitors – leave every year having come away with both tangible and intangible benefits that are measured in more ways than dollars and signs. This is how we know Automechanika Dubai will continue to be a force for many years ahead.” The strong turnout from the international trade reinforces the decision by leading global players to continue investing in the Middle East and Africa, as they showcased their innovative automotive technologies across six product groups of Parts & Components; Electronics & Systems; Repair & Maintenance; Tyres & Batteries; Accessories & Tuning; and Service Station & Car Wash. The largest two sections, Parts & Components, and Electronics & Systems, featured 1,408 exhibitors, a six per cent growth over the previous edition. Meritor, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of axles for the heavy-duty industry, was one of the headline exhibitors.
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At the forefront of the 118 Repair & Maintenance exhibitors was Caltex, the show’s Gold Sponsor and Official Lubricant Partner. Exhibiting for the first time at Automechanika Dubai, Caltex was showcasing its Havoline lubricant range for passenger vehicles, Delo (Diesel Lubricating Oil) for commercial vehicles, and its Techron fuel system cleaner. Adriaan de Kok, Area Business Manager for the Gulf and Middle East at Caltex’s parent company, Chevron Lubricants, spoke of the region-wide transition into demanding cleaner, more efficient, and better quality lubricants that are aligned with international standards. “The standards and vehicle requirements are rapidly advancing, and the demands on today’s engine are not what they were ten years ago,” said de Kok. “We’re seeing an adoption of really high standards by regional Governments, and an aspiration to be responsible when it comes to environmental criteria, engine protection, and fuel economy.” “Our vested interest is in consumer education and making sure that the aftermarket trade understands the benefit in our products to the end customers. And ultimately this leads to the Gulf’s aspirations of a cleaner, safer environment. Meanwhile, stealing the spotlight from the 191 exhibitors in the Accessories & Tuning section was Japanese company Kuhl Racing, which launched its fully customised gold-coloured Nissan R35 GT-R. The unique golden sheen was hand painted and engraved with intricate patterns by master engraver Takahiko Izawa. The dazzling car, which comes with a 3.8 litre V6 twin turbo 545 hp engine, had a special Automechanika Dubai price tag of US$750,000. With 232 exhibitors, Tyres & Batteries was the fastest growing section at Automechanika Dubai 2016, having grown by 21 per cent over the previous year. UAE-based Al Dobowi, the section’s stalwart, returned in 2016 with the announcement of the opening of the Middle East’s largest battery manufacturing plant. The 15th edition of Automechanika Dubai will take place from 7-9 May 2017. More information is available at: www. automechanikaDubai.com.
Automechanika Dubai
Monthly automotive aftermarket magazine
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