Moon: June 2019

Alfa Romeo's highly acclaimed new concept, the Tonale, first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, has won the Auto & Design magazine's "Car Design Award." Introduced as Alfa Romeo's first plug-in hybrid concept SUV, the Tonale has already garnered significant attention with its success. It is expected to be launched as a sibling to the Stelvio. [...]

The first driverless train has begun its journeys. OtonomHaber

The First Train to Start Without Train

The World's First Driverless Train Begins Operations: China-based mining company Rio Tinto has begun operating the world's first fully autonomous train. This activity is expected to mark the company's entry into a sector outside of mining. The train's ability to transfer cargo over approximately 100 kilometers without a single person in the carriages represents a historic step. [...]

What is the purpose of a timing belt? OtonomHaber

What is the Timing Belt

The timing belt, also known as a V-belt, is the part that transmits kinetic energy from the crankshaft to the camshaft, enabling the valves to open and close and, in most engines, the coolant to circulate. In some engine types, it is used as a chain. In other words, it transmits the kinetic energy needed for rotation to both the camshaft and the water pump. [...]

What is the purpose of a spark plug? OtonomHaber

What is the Spark Plug

A spark plug provides ignition in internal combustion engines. It converts electricity from the battery into a spark, igniting the compressed fuel and air mixture inside the combustion chamber. This combustion process causes an explosion of the air and fuel mixture inside the combustion chamber, which in turn moves the piston. This power is then transmitted to the wheels via other drivetrain components. [...]

Motorcycle sales remain low despite VAT subsidies. OtonomHaber

SCT Support Although Motor Sales

Inflation and rising, uncertain exchange rates have negatively impacted motorcycle sales as much as they have affected automotive sales. Nationwide, motorcycle sales in Turkey decreased by 29 percent. According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) data, 13,790 motorcycles were registered in Türkiye in April of this year, while this figure was 19,293 in April of last year (2018). [...]

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TCDD Sleeper Charges

29/06/2019

TCDD Sleeper Car Fees: The Bed Couchette Prices for the Izmir Blue Train, Central Anatolia Blue Train, Eastern Express, Southern Express, Van Lake Express, Konya Blue Train and Çukurova Express, which include transportation and bed prices per passenger, are as follows. Prices may change over time, you can learn the latest prices from the TCDD online ticket sales system: [...]

Audi Q7 2020 Introduced

27/06/2019

Audi has made changes to the interior and exterior design of the new Q7 instead of a body redesign. The new Q7, which will be available for sale starting in September, does not yet have a confirmed price. Audi's long-awaited SUV model, the 2020 Q7, has been presented to customers with new technological features. Inside the new Q7, Audi's virtual cockpit technology is featured. [...]

GENERAL

Two More Touristic Express Lines

27/06/2019

Two More Tourist Express Lines: TCDD, which launched the Ankara-Kars tourist Eastern Express services, aims to introduce two more trains with similar features. According to a report by Olcay Aydilek from Habertürk, the Ministry of Transport has begun preparations due to high demand for tourist trains. In the first phase, these include "tourist trains" between Ankara-Tatvan and Ankara-Diyarbakır. [...]

GENERAL

Touristic East Express Departure Time Changes

26/06/2019

The Tourist Eastern Express's Departure Time is Changing: The Tourist Eastern Express's departure time from Ankara, previously 19:55, has been changed to 16:55 as of July 17, 2019. The Tourist Eastern Express, which made its first journey between Ankara and Kars on May 29, 2019, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, will depart from Ankara at 16:55 starting July 17, 2019. [...]

TEMSA Makes a Major €46,5 Million Sale to Romania - OtonomHaber

TEMSA 46,5 Million Euro Big Sales to Romania

26/06/2019

TEMSA, which has put nearly 15 vehicles on the roads in 66 countries around the world to date, has won a major tender in Romania. Coming first in the tender organized by the Romanian Ministry of Interior, TEMSA will export a total of 326 LD12 SB model buses to that country. With over 50 years of experience in bus and minibus production, TEMSA is one of the world's leading automotive brands. [...]

Tesla Semi-Electric Truck Spotted for the First Time - OtonomHaber

Tesla Electrified Truck Semi Viewed for the First Time

25/06/2019

Tesla's electric truck, the Semi, was spotted for the first time in front of Tesla's Rocklin store. With many automakers focusing heavily on electric vehicles these days, it seems that electric trucks like the Tesla Semi and Volvo Vera will fundamentally change heavy-duty transport, the backbone of the automotive industry. The first images show... [...]

Electric Aircraft Makes Its First Flight - OtonomHaber

Electric Airplane Makes Its First Flight

25/06/2019

The electric aircraft H55 has completed its first flight. This two-seater, zero-emission aircraft will be used for pilot training and as an air taxi. On June 21, 2019, the new electric aircraft H55, utilizing Solar Impulse's technological infrastructure, successfully completed its first flight. Manufactured by BRM Aero, this two-seater electric aircraft will be used for pilot training and... [...]

The new Ford Puma will be unveiled tomorrow. OtonomHaber

New Ford Puma Introduced Tomorrow

25/06/2019

The new Ford Puma will be unveiled tomorrow; the new Ford Puma Crossover, which will be a model positioned between the EcoSport and Kuga, will be introduced tomorrow and will go on sale before the end of the year. Ford revealed the first video of the new Ford Puma at an event about two months ago. The video didn't clearly show the vehicle's lines and provided little information about it. [...]

Optifuel Challenge 2019 Set New Records Again - OtonomHaber

Optifuel Challenge 2019 Records

24/06/2019

The Turkish semi-final of the Optifuel Challenge, Renault Trucks' biennial driving competition, has concluded. Ömer Yaman, competing for Aktur International Transport, won first place by achieving the lowest fuel consumption in the competition stage. Ömer Yaman will represent Türkiye in the international final in Lyon, France, in October, which will feature participants from 25 countries. The Optifuel Challenge was held for the fifth time in 2019. [...]

Audi Introduces SQ8 Sport SUV Model - OtonomHaber

Audi Sport SUV Introduces the SQ8 Model

24/06/2019

The Audi SQ8 attracted attention with its 435 horsepower, mild hybrid engine, and design. Audi used the same 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 diesel engine found in the SQ7 in the SQ8 as well; this unit produces 435 horsepower and 900 Nm of torque. To efficiently transfer this raw power to the road, the SQ8 uses 8... [...]

The 2020 Bentley Continental GT has been unveiled. OtonomHaber

Bentley Continental GT 2020 Showcased

Bentley's powerful and luxurious Continental GT has been introduced with a new and more efficient engine option. The new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter, 8-cylinder engine produces 550 hp and 770 Nm of torque. While the new model's performance is slightly less than the previous Continental GT version, it is still satisfactory. [...]

Artificial Intelligence Engineering Department Opened at Hacettepe University - OtonomHaber

Department of Artificial Intelligence Engineering Opened at Hacettepe University

Türkiye's first Artificial Intelligence Engineering Department has been opened by Hacettepe University. The department will have a capacity of 30 students. Artificial intelligence is the common name given to studies that aim to give computers the thinking, interpretation, and inference characteristics that belong to humans. Hacettepe University has taken the first step in artificial intelligence. According to the announcement on the university's website, the Artificial Intelligence Engineering undergraduate program... [...]

The New Renault Clio - The Best Clio OtonomHaber

New Renault Clio Best Clio

The New Renault Clio: The Best Clio Ever. The new Clio will be available in Türkiye in October 2019. With its dynamic driving capabilities, road handling, and quality from design to production, the new Clio stands out as the best Clio ever offered. The new generation Clio, with its more modern and athletic appearance, carries the DNA that has brought the model success for 30 years. [...]

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Tesla Special Edition is Coming Soon - OtonomHaber

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Tesla Special Edition Coming

Details of the Galaxy Note 10 Tesla Edition, expected to be introduced as a special version, have surfaced on a Chinese sharing site. Samsung is very close to introducing its new smartphones. In August, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 10, known as its flagship model. Unlike its competitors in past models, the South Korean technology giant Samsung has focused on automotive-related devices. [...]

Renault's new vehicle, the Triber, has been launched for the Indian market. OtonomHaber

Renault's New Vehicle Triber Introduced For The Indian Market

Renault's new vehicle, the Triber, has been introduced to the Indian market. Renault presents the Triber as a compact and economical car, ideal for large families. Currently, the Triber offers a single engine option: a 1,0-liter petrol engine producing 72 horsepower and 96 Nm of torque. [...]

Electric Airplane Alice Introduced - OtonomHaber

Electric Aircraft Alice Introduced

Electric Aircraft Alice Unveiled; The electric aircraft Alice, with a capacity of nine passengers, has been unveiled. Alice can reach an altitude of 10.000 feet with a fully charged lithium-ion battery and fly 650 miles at a speed of approximately 450 kilometers per hour. At a time when car manufacturers are individually introducing their new electric vehicles, the Israeli aircraft manufacturer Eviation's unveiling of its new electric aircraft Alice is a significant development in the automotive industry. [...]

Playing Games While Tesla is Charging - OtonomHaber

Tesla Charging Game

Elon Musk added a fun game to the multimedia system of Tesla's electric vehicles because people get bored waiting while their cars charge. A Tesla owner waits an average of 2-12 hours at a charging station to recharge their car's battery. This time is very tedious for people. Therefore, to make the waiting process more enjoyable, Elon Musk added this game to the multimedia system of Tesla vehicles. [...]

Ferrari has become the best of the best. OtonomHaber

Ferrari Became The Best Of The Best

Ferrari Achieves the Best of the Best; Ferrari has received the "Best of the Best" award for the fifth time. This year, the award was given to the Ferrari Monza SP1 model for its innovative and aesthetic design. Ferrari has set a new record by winning the Red Dot "Best of the Best" award for the fifth time. [...]

The cars in the James Bond film have been revealed. OtonomHaber

Cars in James Bond Movie Unveiled

Three different Aston Martin models that will excite James Bond fans have been revealed for the new James Bond film expected to be released in 2020. Prince Charles visited the film set and posed for cameras in front of the Aston Martins with lead actor Daniel Craig. Prince Charles also met with the film's producers and watched the promotional videos for the new film, which is still being shot. [...]

Volvo Unveils New Military Vehicle Scarabee

Volvo Unveils New Military Vehicle Scarabee; Volvo has announced its new military vehicle, the Scarabee, which stands out with its features. The Swedish automaker prioritized speed, stealth, and high maneuverability in designing this light military vehicle. It also incorporates features that allow it to carry heavy ammunition and equipment. [...]

BMW M8 Gran Coupe

This is what the BMW M8 Gran Coupe will look like; BMW unveiled the new M8 Series Gran Coupe a few days ago. Domagoj Dukec, Head of Design at BMW M and BMW i, said, “The new BMW M8 Gran Coupé Concept is designed to take emotions to two different extremes; this car will truly impress you. For those looking for something special and different from others..." [...]

The new KIA SELTOS has been introduced. OtonomHaber

New KIA SELTOS Introduced

The new KIA SELTOS has been unveiled; Kia officially introduced its new compact SUV, the Seltos, today. Kia has utilized LED technology for all lighting components in the new Seltos model. Inside, the Seltos features a 10-inch multimedia system and an 8-inch head-up display. Under the hood of the new Kia Seltos is a 175 horsepower 1,6-liter engine. [...]

2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 Specifications Revealed - OtonomHaber

2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 Technical Specifications Announced