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Classic cars toured the city. Off-roading was breathtaking. Mayor Böcek shared in the excitement. Türkiye's first and only Hobby Festival, Hobi Fest 2019, organized under the auspices of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, began with colorful events. The festival started with a city parade featuring off-road vehicles, classic cars, and motorcycles. Metropolitan Mayor Muhittin Böcek also shared in the excitement of Hobi Fest 2019. [...]

Continental's Voice-Controlled Digital Companion - OtonomHaber

Continental's Digital Companion with Voice

Today, driver assistance and infotainment systems provide increasingly more information. As a result, solutions that are intuitive, easy to use, and, most importantly, ensure safe interaction between the driver and the car are needed. To meet this demand, the technology company Continental has developed an adaptive voice-activated digital assistant for vehicles. With its digital assistant, Continental offers the most natural way of communication. [...]

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Minister Turhan, 'Our Goal is the Production of National High Speed Train Sets'

In his speech at the signing ceremony of the cooperation protocol between the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) and the Turkish State Railways (TCDD) regarding the establishment of the "Rail Transportation Technologies Institute," which was also attended by the Minister of Industry and Technology Mustafa Varank, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure M. Cahit Turhan stated that he was pleased to come together on the occasion of this protocol. [...]

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Train collided with automobile, 4 injured at a level crossing in Tarsus

In a train accident that occurred late at night in Tarsus district of Mersin, 4 people were injured when a freight train hit a car at a level crossing. According to the information obtained, the accident occurred around 22:15 at the level crossing on Yunacık Road in Yenice Neighborhood. The freight train, numbered 63641 and traveling in the Adana-Niğde direction, was passing through the level crossing, which lacked a retractable barrier. [...]

Vehicle Tracking Systems Targeted by Cybercriminals - OtonomHaber

Vehicle Tracking Systems Target Cyber Pirates

Vehicle tracking devices, developed to prevent car theft, are targeted by hackers due to their security vulnerabilities. Bitdefender Turkey Operations Director Alev Akkoyunlu states that hackers can easily infiltrate these devices, which operate with a remote control system, and that they can stop vehicles while they are in motion and also access the personal information of vehicle owners. Research indicates that vehicle tracking devices... [...]

7 Tips for Dealing with Sudden Vehicle Breakdowns OtonomHaber

7 Recommendation Against Sudden Vehicle Failures

Sudden vehicle breakdowns while driving are among the worst-case scenarios that threaten the lives and property of both the vehicle owner and other drivers on the road. To prevent such unexpected situations, drivers need to have their vehicles serviced regularly and pay attention to certain key points. With a history spanning over 150 years, Türkiye's... [...]

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İmamoğlu Attended 'Let's Walk Together ü

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu participated in the "Car-Free City Day: Let's Walk Together" event, organized as part of the "European Mobility Week" activities. The walk, held on Bağdat Street, was attended by the Head of the EU Delegation to Turkey, Christian Berger, the Head of the EU Transport Cabinet, Matej Zakonjsek, and thousands of Istanbul residents. Imamoğlu wore a specially designed t-shirt for the event, which featured colorful scenes. [...]

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City Without Cars and Open Streets Day Held in Izmir

The events organized by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality as part of Mobility Week continued today. This year, for the first time in Europe, the "Car-Free City Day" and "Open Streets Day" events, celebrated on the same day, September 22nd, were also held in Izmir. Today (September 22nd) in Izmir, the "Car-Free City Day" and "Open Streets Day" events took place. [...]

Toyota's Hybrid Vehicle Sales Exceed 14 Million - OtonomHaber

Toyota's Hybrid Cars Pass 14 Million

Since introducing its first mass-produced hybrid vehicle in 1997, Toyota has surpassed 14 million hybrid vehicle sales. In the first seven months of 2019, Toyota's hybrid sales in the European market reached 328,023 units. This means that hybrids account for approximately 50% of Toyota's total European sales. This represents Toyota's hybrid sales in Europe. [...]

Champions Announced in TÜBİTAK's Electric Vehicle Races - OtonomHaber

TUBITAK's Electric Vehicle Racing Champions Are Announced

The winning teams in the 15th "TÜBİTAK Efficiency Challenge Electric Vehicle Races," organized this year by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) as part of the TEKNOFEST Istanbul Aviation, Space and Technology Festival, have been announced. 33 vehicles participated in the final races held at the Körfez Race Track, 28 in the electromobile category and 5 in the hydromobile category. In the electromobile category of the races... [...]

How Much Does the Sportiest Hyundai Tucson Cost? OtonomHaber

How Much Money Is The Most Sporty Hyundai Tucson?

The Tucson, the Korean manufacturer's compact SUV model, is now available in Türkiye with the sportier N Line trim level, following the Style Plus trim. The recommended retail price for the Tucson N Line, including cash and trade-in discounts, is 281.500 TL. In Türkiye, the Tucson N Line is only available with a 1.6-liter diesel engine, 4x4 drive system, and DCT transmission. [...]

Drone Transportation Era Begins at SEAT Factory - OtonomHaber

Transport Period with Drone in SEAT Plant

SEAT has started using drones to transport parts used in production at its Martorell factory. At its Martorell factory in Barcelona, SEAT is now using unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to deliver parts such as steering wheels and airbags used in production. Thanks to a collaboration with Grupo Sese, SEAT is now using drones to transport parts from Sese's logistics center in Abrera to the SEAT factory in Martorell. [...]

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Rail Transport Technologies Institute to be Established in Gebze

21/09/2019

Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank, in his speech at the signing ceremony of the cooperation protocol between the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) and the Turkish State Railways (TCDD) regarding the establishment of the "Rail Transportation Technologies Institute," which was also attended by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Cahit Turhan, expressed his satisfaction with the signing of the protocol. [...]

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4 Years ago Warning for Bilecik Train Accident Again Ignored

21/09/2019

Two train engineers lost their lives when a guide train inspecting the high-speed train line (YHT) derailed in Bilecik. However, following the accident, it emerged that the Chamber of Geological Engineers (JMO) had warned the Turkish State Railways (TCDD) four years ago about the area around Ahmetpınar village in Bilecik. According to a report by İsmail Sarı from Birgün, the Chamber of Geological Engineers had warned about the area. [...]

24 7 transportation map to Istanbul Airport - OtonomHaber

Havaist Timetable Weather Stations and Havaist Price Schedules

21/09/2019

Havaist Timetable, Stops and Fare Tariffs. 15. HAVAİST, a brand of Istanbul Bus Operations Inc., a subsidiary of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, provides transfer services from Istanbul Airport to and from specific points within the city. For services operating 24/7 from 19 centers, passengers are advised to arrive at their stops 15 minutes in advance. [...]

Ogier's victory at the Rally Türkiye - OtonomHaber

Ogier's victory in the Rally of Turkey

The Rally Turkey, the 11th race of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), was held in Marmaris, Muğla province, from September 12-15, with the participation of 102 athletes from 19 countries. The event was organized by TOSFED and supported by Spor Toto, Red Bull, Avis, Grand Yazıcı Hotels Marmaris, TURSAB, Go İpragaz, Türk Telekom, AutoMechanica, Pilotcar, PowerApp, Socar, Autoclub, Turk Yatch, Faselis, and Ahu Hospital. [...]

Striking Data on the Automotive Industry from Teleperformance CX Lab Global Research - OtonomHaber

Stunning Data on the Automotive Sector from Teleperformance CX Lab Global Research

The Teleperformance CX Lab Global 2018 Research, based on interviews with approximately 200 customers from 14 countries, reveals the current state of the automotive industry in light of customer experiences over the past year. The research results offer valuable insights into customer preferences and expectations for companies seeking a competitive advantage in the sector. (Teleperformance Customer Experience Research) [...]

Tuzla Karting is ready for the 5th leg of the races. OtonomHaber

Tuzla Karting 5. Ready for Foot Racing

The 2019 Turkish Karting Championship continues with its 5th round races, to be held at Tuzla Karting Park on September 21-22, 2019. Organized by the Tuzla Motorsports Club, the event will begin with practice sessions on Saturday, September 21st. Qualifying rounds will take place at 12:40 PM, while the first race of the weekend will start at 1:45 PM. On Sunday, September 22nd, the races will begin at... [...]

ZES Continues its Investments for Zero Emissions - OtonomHaber

ZES Continues Investments for Zero Emissions

As practices implemented for a sustainable future gain importance every day, ZES (Zorlu Energy Solutions) emphasized on September 21st, World Zero Emissions Day, that the use of electric vehicles stands out in terms of zero emissions. According to the latest data, the number of locations where ZES has electric vehicle charging stations connecting Türkiye's 5 largest cities has increased. [...]

Mitsubishi Motors will unveil its electric mini SUV concept car to the world at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show. OtonomHaber

Mitsubishi Motors 46. Introduces Electric Mini SUV Concept Car to the World at Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will hold the world premiere of its plug-in hybrid electric mini SUV concept car at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show, which will take place from October 24 to November 4, 2019. Reflecting the values of MMC’s “Drive your Ambition”*1 brand message, the electric mini SUV concept car showcases the company’s expertise and technologies in electrification, all-wheel drive, and driving control. [...]

Istanbul residents love minute-by-minute car rentals. OtonomHaber

Istanbul residents liked to rent a minute car

Launched in September 2018 by Garenta, Türkiye's innovative car rental brand, MOOV by Garenta has become the preferred choice of Istanbul residents in just one year. Breaking a record for minute-by-minute car rentals in August and achieving 4,384 rentals in a single day with its fleet of 1.400 vehicles, the MOOV by Garenta application... [...]

Karim Habib has been appointed head of KIA's design center. OtonomHaber

Karim Habib appointed head of KIA design center

Karim Habib, who has been involved in automotive design for over 20 years and has served as design chief for many brands, has been appointed head of KIA's design center. KIA also announced that Habib has been appointed as senior vice president in addition to his role as design chief. The South Korean automotive giant KIA announced that Karim Habib has been appointed to head its design center. He previously worked in Europe and the Far East. [...]

Excitement reached its peak at the Cup'ışalım mı? Sea Festival, sponsored by NISSAN. OtonomHaber

NISSAN Sponsorship Cup? Excitement at the Sea Festival

The “Cup’ışalım mı? Sea Festival,” sponsored by NISSAN Turkey, was filled with enjoyable moments. While teams, including the NISSAN Sailing Team, competed at sea, the excitement continued on land with NISSAN. The “Cup’ışalım mı? 2019 Sea Festival,” organized by the yachting and marine sports magazine Naviga, sponsored by NISSAN, and hosted by D-Marin Turgutreis, was a great success. [...]

The domestically produced electric TRAGGER T-Car attracted great interest at Teknofest. OtonomHaber

Domestic and National Electric TRAGGER T-Car Attracted Intense Interest at Teknofest

Türkiye's 100% electric Next Generation Service Vehicle, TRAGGERT-Car, took to the roads for the first time at Teknofest, Türkiye's largest space, aviation, and technology festival. Teknofest Istanbul 2019, which is based on Türkiye's national technology initiative and its transformation into a technology-producing society, is being held at Atatürk Airport between September 17-22, 2019. The event showcases Turkish design and engineering... [...]

Uber has started paying taxi drivers daily. OtonomHaber

Uber Starts to Pay Taxi Drivers Daily

Uber, which continues to operate in Istanbul with its Yellow and Turquoise Taxis, is developing new features and continuing its investments in Türkiye to offer a safe and high-quality experience to its passenger and driver partners. Most recently, it partnered with Papara, an electronic money institution operating with a BDDK license and having a high transaction volume in Türkiye. [...]

The 25th Anniversary Special Concept Volvo FH16 Has Found Its Owner. OtonomHaber

25.Year Special Concept Volvo FH16 Found Its Owner

Temsa Construction Machinery, the distributor of Volvo Trucks, delivered the Volvo FH16 750 HP 4×2, the most powerful tractor unit of the Volvo Trucks brand, to Agit Nakliyat, a company providing domestic and international refrigerated transport services. The Volvo FH16 750 HP 4×2, a special 25th-anniversary concept model, stands out with its high horsepower, fuel efficiency, and comfortable cabin. Agit Nakliyat, Volvo Trucks [...]

Audi Türkiye presents 'Great Actions' - OtonomHaber

Audi from Turkey 'Beautiful Movements'

Audi Turkey is providing sign language training to sales consultants working at its authorized dealerships across Turkey. As part of a project called "Good Deeds," carried out by the brand's sales and training unit, 17 Audi sales consultants and 2 experts from the Value and Interest Center (DİM), which provides dialogue, roadside assistance, and call center services to brands distributed by Doğuş Otomotiv, are participating in the training. [...]

Ford Otosan and AVL Take a Significant Step Towards Autonomous Transportation… OtonomHaber

Ford Otosan and AVL are on the road to autonomous transportation Önemli

Tests for the “Platooning – autonomous convoy” project, launched as part of the joint R&D collaboration between Ford Otosan and AVL, were conducted on Ford Trucks’ new F-MAX tractor. The trucks were virtually connected to each other using platooning technology and set off as a convoy following each other at a close distance. Ford Trucks vehicles successfully completed the initial platooning tests. [...]

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14 New Project to be Introduced in Defense Industry