Turkey

Having recognised the auto industry as one of 12 strategic sectors in the country, the Turkish government released its Automobile Strategy Paper on January 9, in what is being increasingly... 2011-01-11

Demand for liquefied petroleum gas systems in Turkey has increased nearly 20% in 2010, local news source Anatolia New Agency has reported.

Turkey?s location as a ?bridge? between Europe, the Middle East and Africa has helped the country bag a US$70mn investment from US conglomerate Cummins for the establishment of a production... 2010-12-16

Autos production in Turkey grew an impressive 29% y-o-y, to just under 917,700 units during the first 10 months of 2010.

BMI?s view on Turkey?s emergence as a regional centre for commercial vehicle production has been strengthened, as Fiat has signed a supply deal for light van production for Opel/Vauxhall.... 2010-12-01

Ford Otosan, a joint venture between US carmaker Ford Motor and Turkey's Koç Holding, has secured a EUR150mn loan from a bank syndicate led by the European Bank for Reconstruction... 2010-10-27

New vehicle sales in Turkey fell over 20% year-on-year (y-o-y), to 66,585 units in September, according to the country's Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD).

Chinese carmaker Chery Automotive and its local distribution partner in Turkey Mermerler Automotive plan to invest US$500mn towards constructing a plant in Karasu. The facility, will... 2010-10-08

Turkish companies are increasing their participation in alternative fuel vehicle technology and hoping to make some early gains in the market by partnering firms in developed markets.... 2010-10-05

German parts supplier Robert Bosch is looking to invest TRY1bn in Turkey to cement its manufacturing presence in the country through to 2013. This comes on top of the EUR1.4bn the company... 2010-09-28