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Pazar, Temmuz 5, 2026

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Toyota Corolla Chronic Problems (2019-2025): What You Need to Know for Those Considering Buying

Toyota Corolla has been among the most preferred cars in the world for many years. In particular, the new generation Corolla, introduced in 2019, became one of the best-selling models in Türkiye with its modern design, low fuel consumption...

Clean Motion enters final phase of EU GIANTS project

Testing a single EV platform in six cities across four continents is an unusually big bet for a universal urban mobility solution The EU-funded GIANTS project has reached month 30 of its 42-month timeline and is moving into real-world...

Knorr-Bremse targets zero-emission CVs at IAA 2026

Knorr-Bremse's multi-emission approach is a bet that electrification alone will not define the future of zero-emission trucking Knorr-Bremse is presenting zero-emission technologies at IAA Transport 2026 with the unveiling of its oil-free Multi-Rotary Piston (MTP) electric compressor, the main...

Ashok Leyland launches India’s first air suspension trucks

Air suspension's payload advantage tests whether Indian transport economics can shift towards improved load efficiency rather than fleet size Ashok Leyland has launched India's first air suspension trucks, with three AVTR models of 45, 46 and 49 tonnes gross...

Fiat supplies electric fleet to Vatican City State

Fiat's Vatican fleet deal is a test case of whether micromobility can serve not just city commuters but also sovereign institutions Fiat has agreed to supply 30 fully electric vehicles, comprising Topolino and Tris models, to the Prefecture of...

Here Technologies integrates Cariqa into EV navigation

Integrating payment into navigation puts pressure on independent charging apps to justify their presence in the EV ecosystem. Here Technologies has partnered with payment infrastructure company Cariqa...

Tata.ev launches Sierra.ev in India at INR 1.88 million

Sierra.ev's lifetime battery warranty is a direct challenge to Indian buyers' most persistent concerns about electric ownership Tata.ev has launched the Sierra.ev electric SUV in India with prices starting from INR 1.88 million (US$ 20,669); Its five models range...

MAN uses eTGX in cross-border inbound logistics

Using its own trucks in its own supply chain, MAN has made the commercial reliability of eTGX its responsibility. MAN Truck & Bus, together with its logistics partner JS Logistics, has deployed five fully electric eTGX trucks on cross-border...

Volvo Trucks introduced its extended-range electric truck at IAA

With a range now reaching 700km, Volvo's electric offering closes the gap to diesel on most routes, where Volvo Trucks is presenting the extended-range FH Aero Electric with a range of up to 700km, a revised D13 engine and...

onsemi acquires Synaptics in $7 billion AI chip deal

onsemi's $7 billion bet on Synaptics is a bet that the next automotive battleground is not components, but the full intelligent system stack. onsemi has agreed to acquire edge AI chip firm Synaptics in an all-stock deal valued at...

Chery Automobile publishes AI governance white paper

Chery's AI whitepaper signals that governance is becoming a competitive differentiator in global automotive markets Chery Automobile has published an artificial intelligence (AI) compliance whitepaper that lays out its governance framework against regulatory requirements in more than 80 jurisdictions....

Fiat added Tris and Multiplina to its urban mobility move

Fiat's micromobility ecosystem strategy tests whether urban transport can be owned and shaped by a single OEM brand Fiat organized the first event dedicated entirely to its micromobility range in Rome, reporting European leadership in the electric quadricycle market...

D is reportedly targeting 2027 for A3 chip launch

According to the news of Chinese outlet LatePost, D plans to equip a mass production model under the Denza brand, which has not...

BMW completes $1.7 billion South Carolina investment plan

The US$1.7 billion commitment to two factories in South Carolina reflects BMW's belief that US-based EV production is a strategic priority. BMW Group has completed its US$1.7 billion investment in South Carolina, which includes the expansion of the Spartanburg...

Ficili to lead Alfa Romeo and Maserati on behalf of Stellantis

Putting Alfa Romeo and Maserati under a single CEO raises the question of how distinct the two brands will remain in terms of strategy Stellantis appointed Santo Ficili as Chief Executive Officer of Maserati in addition to his current...

José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai published its 2026 Sustainability Report, which covers its work in the field of sustainability, its achievements, goals and future plans. Hyundai continues to share its financial and non-financial performance transparently with investors, customers and other global stakeholders through...

Koçfinans Joined Ford Otosan

Ford Otosan announced the partnership with Koç Finansman A.Ş. on March 13, 2026. The process regarding the acquisition of its shares was concluded after obtaining the necessary legal permissions and completion of the closing conditions. With the acquisition of...

3.9 billion dollar export success from Toyota Automotive Türkiye

Became Türkiye's second largest exporter Toyota Automotive Industry Türkiye (TMMT) once again demonstrated its contribution to the Turkish economy with 3.9 billion dollars of exports in 2025. According to the results of the "Türkiye's Top 1000 Exporters Survey 2025" announced...

Isuzu opens ¥40 billion EV development center in Fujisawa

SOIL laboratory. Reflecting Isuzu's intention to build the necessary infrastructure to compete in commercial EV markets from 2030, Isuzu Motors has opened the EARTH laboratory, a JPY 40 billion (US$248 million) electric vehicle (EV) development facility at its Fujisawa...

Borusan Cat, Marina Days…

Borusan Cat Introduced Its Solutions for the Maritime Segment to the Industry with Marina Days Borusan Cat, operating with the company aim of "We Produce Solutions for a Better World", brought together the professionals of the maritime industry within the...

Renault Trucks Türkiye offers professional solutions with Master Red EDITION

Renault Trucks Türkiye brings its professional solutions to light commercial vehicles with Master Red EDITION… Renault Trucks Türkiye expands its solution area in the commercial vehicle world with Master Red EDITION. Bringing its expertise in heavy commercial vehicles to the...

Ali Türkkan Ready for His First WRC2 Start

Two teams will represent our country in the Acropol Rally, the 8th leg of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship. Ali Türkkan-Oytun Albayrak, who completed this rally first in both the WRC3 and Junior categories in 2025, will make his...

Toyota and Jo Aviation form eVTOL production partnership

Toyota's manufacturing expertise targets manufacturing scalability, which remains a key challenge for commercial eVTOL Jo Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation have formalized their manufacturing partnership through a joint venture, combining Jo's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) expertise with...

Euro NCAP finds European trailer guards fail crash tests

A regulation in place since 2022 that has failed real-world crash tests reveals a dangerous gap between EU trailer safety law and road reality Euro NCAP has found that trailers built to Europe's mandatory rear underride protection standard have...

Molex introduces 25 Gbps HSAutoLink G Ethernet connector

25 Gbps in a backward-compatible package provides OEMs with a reliable upgrade path without requiring full vehicle architecture redesign Molex has introduced the HSAutoLink G Connector System, an automotive Ethernet connector that supports multi-gigabit data transmission up to 25...

Sensata’s new PyroFuse targets EV high voltage systems

Combining active and passive protection in a single device eliminates a fundamental tradeoff in EV high voltage fault protection design Sensata Technologies has introduced the Active + Passive PyroFuse, a high voltage protection device that combines system-triggered and current-driven...

Netradyne partners with Geosecure for Australian fleets

Netradyne's campaign in Australia shows real-time AI driver monitoring is becoming standard for commercial fleet operators worldwide Netradyne has partnered with Australian fleet technology firm Geosecure to deploy its Driver•i artificial intelligence (AI) platform across Australian commercial fleets, targeting...

Honda postpones relocation of Astemo subsidiary to December 2026

The six-month decline in Honda's Astemo consolidation reflects the regulatory scrutiny placed on automotive supply chain mergers and acquisitions. Honda revised the expected completion date for the acquisition of a majority stake in Astemo, postponing the transaction from the...

Yanfeng’s XiM27 targets level 3 cabin with AI seating

Production-ready cabin designed around AD level 3 marks the transition from concept to deployable technology for autonomous interiors Yanfeng has introduced the XiM27, a production-ready, drivable smart cabin concept designed for level 3 and above autonomous driving scenarios, built...

Vattenfall InCharge launches app-free EV charging service

Seamless Charging tested with 700 EV drivers shows how connected vehicle data can eliminate fragmentation between charging networks Vattenfall InCharge and WirelessCar have completed the Seamless Charging pilot, which automates electric vehicle (EV) authentication and payment at charging points...

Syensqo licenses DDF technology to Bucci Composites

Licensing DDF to Bucci Composites is the way to scale Syensqo's composite technology to OEM production at higher volumes Syensqo and Bucci Composites have signed a licensing agreement for Syensqo's Double Diaphragm Forming (DDF) technology, combining the materials firm's...

Valeo wins North American radar contract for L2+ to L3

50x resolution increase in corner radar marks a significant capability step for level 2+ and level 3 vehicle detection Valeo has signed a contract to supply a corner radar package for level 2+ and level 3 autonomous systems to...

Allegro DVT contributes to European automotive chip

BMW and Bosch backing open chiplet standard signal Europe's desire to reduce automotive chips' dependence on single suppliers Allegro DVT has contributed video encoding and semiconductor intellectual property decoding (IP) to the Automotive Base Die chiplet of the CHASSIS...

Hyundai Motor published its 2026 sustainability report

By pairing its 35% minimum return target with RE100 progress, Hyundai demonstrates that sustainability and financial goals are mutually reinforcing. Hyundai Motor has published its 2026 Sustainability Report, highlighting RE100 fulfillment in Europe, North America and India and a...

Isuzu takes out US$283 million loan for South Carolina plant

JBIC's involvement highlights how closely Japan's industrial policy is linked to Isuzu's U.S. production goals Isuzu Motors has secured a US$283 million loan to finance the construction of a new manufacturing facility in South Carolina, with operations scheduled to...

Volkswagen Group honors 11 suppliers at annual award

Honoring CATL and Qualcomm alongside material suppliers, Volkswagen's award reveals where strategic supply risk is seen The Volkswagen Group honored 11 supply chain partners at its 22nd annual Group Award, bringing together around 130 key suppliers in Wolfsburg to...

Michelin Connected Fleet adds artificial intelligence assistant to the platform

An AI assistant that replaces manual report generation could transform the way fleet managers interact with operational data at scale Michelin Connected Fleet has integrated an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant into its MyConnectedFleet platform, allowing fleet managers to query...

Renault Trucks increased the E-Tech T tractor range to 660 km

660 km on a single charge and data from 70,000 tractors gives Renault Trucks a convincing case for long-distance electrification Renault Trucks has increased the maximum single-charge range of its E-Tech T electric tractor to 660 km, claiming that...

NHTSA recommends removing brake pedals from ADS vehicles

Removing brake pedal instruction signals, US designs safety standards around AV as default vehicle configuration America's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun rulemaking to eliminate the manual brake pedal requirement for vehicles designed solely for automated driving...

Honda lowers CO2 targets and changes emissions measurement

By halving its 2031 CO2 targets and lowering its EV sales metric, Honda is signaling a pullback from its electrification calendar Honda has released its 2026 sustainability report, detailing downward revisions to CO2 intensity targets across three product divisions...

MAN’s NEFTON project targets three megawatts of charging

MAN's 3,000 ampere result moves megawatt charging from a theoretical goal to a test bench reality for commercial vehicles MAN Truck & Bus has achieved a stable charging current of 3,000 amps in the NEFTON project, creating a path...

JLR unveils Cornerstone circular vehicle demonstrator

Cornerstone's 49 co-developed components show how supply chain collaboration can improve automotive circularity at scale JLR has unveiled Cornerstone, a concept demonstrator developed with more than 40 supply chain partners that features 49 sustainable components that halve the total...

Scania and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Test Drive Event

The prominent models of commercial vehicle brands Scania and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, distributed by Doğuş Otomotiv, met with the automotive and commercial vehicle press at the test drive event. Within the scope of the event, participants had the opportunity...

Foxconn debuts Foxtron EVs at Czech Republic showcase

Foxconn's showcase in the Czech Republic marks an important step in the firm's effort to move beyond contract manufacturing to integrated mobility Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) held its Czech Technology Day exhibition at its Pardubice facility, unveiling Foxtron...

Stellantis will produce Chinese-made Jeeps for Europe by 2030

Stellantis has announced plans to start selling a Chinese-made Jeep model produced in Europe in 2030, deepening the automaker's manufacturing partnership with state-backed...

Waymo and Uber terminate Phoenix service as tensions deepen

Waymo has ended its long-running robotaxi partnership with Uber in Phoenix, Arizona, quietly withdrawing its fleet from the ride-hailing platform entirely after almost...

Xpeng launches X-Mind world model for autonomous driving

Xpeng's world model framework addresses a gap that hinders autonomous driving: Inability to predict rather than react. The program, presented at the Fundamental Model workshop of the computer vision and pattern recognition conference in Denver this month, complements Xpeng's...

Renault Group gives Pelleport the position of General Secretary

Creating a General Secretary role signals Groupe Renault's view that its governance capacity is now a competitive constraint Quitterie de Pelleport Group Renault has appointed Quitterie de Pelleport as General Secretary from 1 July 2026, as part of a...

Volkswagen Group brands join Webfleet’s OEM.connect plan

Volkswagen Group's decision to monetize factory vehicle data through fleet software partners reveals a growing OEM revenue model Bridgestone's fleet management platform Webfleet has connected six Volkswagen Group brands to its OEM.connect factory-installed connectivity program, allowing fleet operators to...

Aston Martin brings three S models to Goodwood 2026

Aston Martin will unveil the DB12 S, Vantage S and DBX S models at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​from 9 to 12 July, marking the first public outing for all three models. Alongside the hill runs in Valhalla,...

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