Turkey

Luxury car sales in Turkey grew a robust 55% year-on-year (y-o-y), to 19,214 units, in the first eight months of this year, according to the country's Automotive Distributors' Association,... 2010-09-10

The Automotive Trade Assembly of the Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB) is drawing up regulations for the country's used car market, which BMI believes is set... 2010-07-27

Emerging markets in Europe are increasingly focusing on alternative fuel vehicle technology, justifying BMI's view these vehicles will become the future of the auto industry. Tofas,... 2010-07-26

The increasing manufacturing presence of international carmakers could help Turkey draw in more investment from parts suppliers, further strengthening its position as a production base... 2010-07-22

The potential for Turkey's production growth creating opportunities for international tie-ups is evident from South American MWM International Motores' partnership with Turkish bus... 2010-07-01

The Turkish Union of Exporters in Automotive Industry (OİB ) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Russia's Samara Regional Administration which could potentially... 2010-06-30

Continued improvement in the economic outlook for Turkey's export destinations has prompted local carmakers to step up their capacity utilisation in the country. The Turkish Automotive... 2010-06-22

Ford Otosan, a joint venture between US carmaker Ford Motor and Turkey's Koc Holding has increased its market share in Turkey to help it post a 130% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase... 2010-04-30

Foreign firms are looking to join forces with Turkish carmakers as the country increases its exposure to newer export markets, while also promising strong domestic demand. BMI estimates... 2010-04-23

Germany's Mercedes-Benz Trucks is extending its presence in Turkey by launching its flagship Actros model in the country by late 2010. This will be followed by production of the vehicle... 2010-04-16