Moon: June 2023

Opel has unveiled its new "Lightning Bolt" logo. The new logo will be gradually rolled out to all Opel models. Opel introduced the iconic "Lightning Bolt" logo, which it will use on its new models in 2024. The new logo will continue to be a central element of the "Opel Compass." It is also a key feature of the exciting and critically acclaimed design philosophy of the Rüsselsheim-based automaker. [...]

Car Insurance During the Summer Season: What You Need to Know - OtonomHaber

Summer Car Insurance: What You Need to Know

Summer is a time filled with holidays, travel, and fun activities. However, the risks to vehicles also increase during this period. This is precisely why car insurance becomes so important during the summer months. Işıl Akyol, Board Member of Ethica Insurance, explained the importance of having car insurance during the summer: Vehicle [...]

Seconds Mattered in the Kartepe Hill Climb Race - OtonomHaber

Seconds Spoken in Kartepe Climbing Race

The second race of the AVIS 2023 Turkish Hill Climb Championship was held in Kartepe district of Kocaeli on June 24-25, with the participation of 31 athletes in 5 different categories. Organized by Kocaeli Automobile Sports Club (KOSK) with the contributions of ICRYPEX, Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality and Kartepe Municipality, the race was highly competitive. On Sunday, June 25, the race consisted of 3 runs on a 6-kilometer track. [...]

TOSFED is Looking for its Star 2023 Qualifiers Have Begun - OtonomHaber

TOSFED Looking For Its Star 2023 Qualification Has Started

The first phase of the TOSFED Star Search 2023 social responsibility project, organized in collaboration with the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED) and FIAT, has been completed with the participation of 272 athletes. Following the four-day qualifying rounds, which were also supported by Petlas, Apex Racing, and Red Bull, 20 male and 5 female participants advanced to the final rounds. [...]

TOGG's Patents, Designs and Trademarks are Being Registered. OtonomHaber

TOGG's Patents, Designs and Trademarks Are Registered

Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır stated that Togg is the journey of turning a 61-year-old dream into reality. Kacır said that four industry giants and Türkiye's largest civil society organization – Anadolu Group, BMC, Turkcell, Zorlu Holding, and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) – established the Turkish Automobile Initiative Group (Togg) at the suggestion of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. [...]

MG Opens Second Authorized Sales Point in Ankara - OtonomHaber

MG Opened Its Second Authorized Sales Point in Ankara

MG, the long-established British car brand represented in Türkiye by Doğan Trend Otomotiv, continues to attract attention with its innovative approach and model offensive in the electric vehicle market. Parallel to its success with electric, gasoline, and hybrid models, MG is also expanding its sales and service network. The brand has opened its second authorized sales point in Ankara at Doğan Trend Otomotiv in Söğütözü. [...]

The new generation of the iconic SUV Toyota C-HR was unveiled at its world premiere. OtonomHaber

New Generation of Iconic SUV Toyota C-HR Shown With World Premiere

Toyota has held the world premiere of the new generation Toyota C-HR, hailed as a milestone for the C-SUV segment. The completely redesigned Toyota C-HR carries over the innovative design and superior quality of its predecessor. The new model features a more striking interior and exterior design, a customizable digital cockpit, enhanced safety features, and advanced driver assistance systems – all within the 5th generation. [...]

Chery OMODA 5 was the second best-selling compact SUV in May. OtonomHaber

Chery OMODA 5 Becomes Second Best-Selling Compact SUV in May

25/06/2023

Chery, China's largest automotive manufacturer, has made a rapid entry into the Turkish market with its new generation models. The brand's ambitious player in the Cross-SUV segment, the OMODA 5, stood out as the second best-selling model in the compact SUV market with 349 units sold in May. China has been the leading automotive exporter for 19 consecutive years. [...]

Lexus and ATP Tour Sign Global Partnership Agreement

24/06/2023

Premium car manufacturer Lexus has signed a multi-year agreement with the ATP Tour, the pinnacle of professional men's tennis tournaments. This agreement, bringing together two giants, will connect Lexus with the audience at ATP Tour events. Starting this season, Lexus and the ATP also plan to pursue various partnership agreements with tournaments and players. [...]

BiTaksi Launches the 'Big Taxi' Era in Istanbul - OtonomHaber

BiTaksi Launched the 'Big Taxi' Era in Istanbul

24/06/2023

BiTaksi, Türkiye's first digital taxi-hailing application, has launched its new service, "Big Taxi," for its users. These large taxis, with a capacity of 8 passengers, will provide comfortable journeys within the city for large families and groups of friends. The fact that the new vehicles are designed to be accessible to individuals with special needs will help remove barriers in urban life. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year... [...]

Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK to Provide Services at ITU R&D and Innovation Center - OtonomHaber

Karsan Otonom e-ATAK Will Serve at ITU R&D and Innovation Center

24/06/2023

Karsan delivered its driverless and 100% electric autonomous e-ATAK model to the R&D and Innovation Center of Istanbul Technical University (ITU), which is celebrating its 250th anniversary with its vision of transforming the future. Continuing to take significant steps towards becoming a global brand, Karsan is increasing its presence on world roads with its high-tech vehicles. Europe's transportation... [...]

Opel Astra Electric Pre-Orders Open, Deliveries Begin in September. OtonomHaber

Opel Astra Electric Opened for Pre-Order, Deliveries in September

Aiming to become a fully electric brand in Europe by 2028, Opel is preparing to launch fully electric versions of the Astra, following the Mokka and Corsa. With its history and groundbreaking achievements, the Astra model is entering mass production as a fully electric vehicle for the first time with its new generation. As part of this strategy, Opel Turkey is developing the Mokka Electric and Corsa Electric versions. [...]

Vosmer Automotive Supports Students with Vocational Training Support - OtonomHaber

Vosmer Automotive Supports Students with Vocational Education Support

The Şehit İdari Ataşe Çağlar Yücel Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, sponsored by Vosmer Otomotiv, celebrated its 5th graduating class. Vosmer Otomotiv, which has been providing the highest quality service to car enthusiasts in and around İzmir since 2009, continues its work in the field of education without interruption. It caters not only to those who want to own a car but also to those who want to pursue a career in this field. [...]

Pirelli's 'eared' tire, the Scorpion BK, developed for the Lamborghini LM002, is making a comeback. OtonomHaber

Pirelli's 'Eared' Tire for Lamborghini LM002 Scorpion BK Returns

The recreated tire, part of an LM002 owned by a private collector, was unveiled as the 'new' Scorpion BK at the Fuori Concorso event in Villa Sucota on the shores of Lake Como, sponsored by the Lamborghini Polo Storico. Pirelli was commissioned to develop a very special tire for the Lamborghini LM002, a pioneer of all sports SUVs in the early 1980s. This model was specifically designed for this purpose. [...]

Tips for those traveling long distances during Eid al-Adha - OtonomHaber

Suggestions for Those Who Will Take a Long Journey on Eid-al-Adha

As Eid al-Adha approaches, many people are planning long journeys to reunite with loved ones, share the festive spirit, and perhaps take a break. However, long journeys require detailed planning and preparation, especially considering the holiday traffic and summer heat. Serving its customers with a long-standing history of 150 years... [...]

Renault Rafale World Launch Takes Place - OtonomHaber

Renault Rafale World Launch Held

Renault is extending one of its main goals in the Renault strategic plan – further strengthening its performance in the C segment – to the D segment with the new Renault Rafale model. Using the E-Tech hybrid system and the CMF-CD platform, the new Renault Rafale is positioned at the top of Renault's product range. The technology for hybrid powertrains, chassis, and electronic equipment... [...]

The 8th OSS Conference Brought Together Industry Professionals - OtonomHaber

8th OSS Conference Gathered Industry Professionals

The Automechanika Istanbul Fair, held at TÜYAP with the support of the Automotive Aftermarket Products and Services Association (OSS), has come to an end. Within the scope of the fair, the OSS Association also brought together industry professionals at its 8th annual OSS Conference. The keynote speaker at the conference was Jean-François Bouveyron, Vice President of Aftermarket for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Delphi Technologies, who stated, “In the automotive industry... [...]

PETRONAS Lubricants and Energica are reaching new heights together. OtonomHaber

PETRONAS Lubricants and Energica Ride to New Heights Together

Energica Motor Company, a world leader in high-performance electric motorcycles and electric vehicle system integrations, has joined forces with lubricant giant PETRONAS Lubricants as Energica’s Industrial Partner and Energica’s Racing America Main Sponsor for the 2023 season. Energica currently sponsors Roland Sand Design’s Super Hooligan, which is part of the MotoAmerica series. [...]

Take frequent breaks on long journeys to combat highway hypnosis. OtonomHaber

Take Frequent Breaks on the Long Way Against Highway Hypnosis

Premium tire manufacturer and technology company Continental is offering important reminders to those traveling by car during the 9-day Eid al-Adha holiday. Sharing tips for safer travel before and during the journey, Continental warns everyone against highway hypnosis, an effect similar to falling asleep with your eyes open during long drives. Eid al-Adha is 9 days long this year. [...]

Trugo's Seamless Charging Experience Reaches 63 - OtonomHaber

Trugo's Uninterrupted Charging Experience Reached 63

Trugo has become the company serving the most provinces and the highest number of devices in ultra-fast charging stations in Turkey. Setting out to establish an end-to-end, seamless, and high-performance charging network in Türkiye, Trugo has accelerated device installations in different regions. Currently, it serves all electric vehicles with 198 high-performance devices of 180 kW and above in 153 locations across 63 provinces. [...]

Kartepe is ready for the Hill Climb Race. OtonomHaber

Kartepe Climbing Race Ready

The AVIS 2023 Turkish Hill Climb Championship continues with the Kartepe Hill Climb Race, organized by Kocaeli Automobile Sports Club (KOSK) on June 24-25. The race, held with the support of ICRYPEX, Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, and Kartepe Municipality, will take place on a 6-kilometer course between Derbent Town and Kartepe, with 25 competitors participating over three runs. June 24 [...]

The 2023 Black Sea Offroad Cup kicks off with its first race this Sunday. OtonomHaber

2023 Black Sea Offroad Cup Starts with First Race on Sunday

The 2023 Black Sea Offroad Cup kicks off with its first race on Sunday, June 25, 2023, organized by the Murgul Offroad Club. The event, the first motorsports organization of the year in the region, will be held in Murgul district of Artvin, an area known for having the world's largest copper reserves, and is attracting considerable interest. The race will take place in the Murgul Damar area, often referred to as "lands bordering the sky." [...]

The new Hyundai i10 has gone on sale in Türkiye. OtonomHaber

New Hyundai i10 Launched in Turkey