Sometimes someone comes along and suddenly rescues a company on the brink of collapse — sometimes even an entire country. On this platform, many companies are often labeled as “the next Nokia.” But occasionally, someone arrives and the company expected to become “Nokia” turns into NVIDIA instead. Today, as someone whose career was deeply influenced by this journey and who had the chance to work with him, I share Carlos Ghosn’s career story through five key lessons . Leaders

SMI, Türkiye’s mobility think tank, is analyzing how fast Türkiye is adapting to this transformation. In our first roundtable meeting, we focused on how the Turkish Automotive Supplier Industry, one of the cornerstones of the sector, can adapt to this change. Our professor from ITU, Prof. Dr. Alper Ünal, will turn this work into a scientific paper and share it with both the industry and public institutions. In total, five roundtable meetings are planned. Together with all eco

General Motors has taken a significant step supporting U.S. policy by telling its suppliers that they must find alternatives to China for raw materials and components. The goal is to move supply chains entirely out of China. According to Reuters, the automaker has even set a deadline for some suppliers to end their supply relationships with China by 2027. While European automakers are increasing sourcing from China and putting pressure on their own suppliers, GM is moving in

As we enter a new world, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep up with the speed of technological transformation. The fact that Chinese robot manufacturer UBTECH is preparing to send 1,000 robots this year to work in major factories such as BYD, VW, and Foxconn clearly illustrates the scale of this shift. The company has already secured orders worth 112 million USD, proving that the future of industrial automation is no longer a prediction but a current reality. The fact

The biggest obstacle in the world of Artificial Intelligence (#AI) is data centers (#datacenters), which consume enormous amounts of energy (#energy) and water (#water). Recently, plans have been made to power them with solar energy from satellites in Earth's orbit, eliminating the need for water. In an interview with Elon Musk, the transmission speed was explained, and it is truly remarkable. If this technology comes to fruition, AI will enter our lives as an “inorganic life

When using AI tools to generate even simple images, we may enjoy the process, but are we aware that we are emitting CO2 into the atmosphere if the server farm’s energy source is not sustainable or nuclear? Additionally, large amounts of water are consumed. A speech by Elon Musk this week highlighted our current state: The human brain is a clear example of a power-efficient computer: ❗ Our brains use about 20 watts of power. ❗ Only about 10 watts are used for higher brain func

According to the European Commission report for 2019-2024, the main factors contributing to road accidents and their changes are: 📍 Speeding: 30% 📍 Alcohol: 25% 📍 Distraction: 5-25% Overall analysis indicates that 95% of accidents are caused by human error (Grok AI analysis). While current trends are positive, improvements in autonomous driving can further reduce these numbers. Level 3 autonomy alone may solve the majority of these issues. Changes in accident rates by coun

The massive transformation taking place in the automotive world today has a name: ECAV (Electric-Connected-Autonomous Vehicle). It represents the new era of Electrification (including hybrids), Connectivity, and Autonomous Vehicles. Tesla entered the market by taking a different path and developed FSD (Full Self-Driving), which has now reached the most advanced level of Supervised Autonomy. On the other side, Waymo (Google) is pursuing a distinct approach, relying more heavil

This year, Tesla plans to produce between 5,000 and 12,000 Optimus robots, aiming to increase production to 50,000 units next year. The company also intends to launch its autonomous taxi service in the coming year. If that happens, Tesla will position itself as one of the leading players in “robot technology.” Tesla’s FSD (Full Self-Driving) system is currently considered the most advanced application of driver-supervised autonomous driving on the market. Meanwhile, NVIDIA is

The automotive sector faced a significant decline in profitability in the third quarter of this year. After reporting a record drop in profits, Porsche became the second German automaker to experience such a decline. Daimler faced a similar situation. Meanwhile, Renault has been the only company so far to confirm its year-end financial targets. Industry analysts suggest that Porsche and Daimler anticipated this year’s losses and reflected them in their financial statements, a

The automotive industry doesn’t forgive mistakes. Rapid growth often increases the likelihood of quality issues — especially in emerging technologies like electric vehicles (EVs) and PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles), where systems are still evolving. Chinese automaker BYD, one of the fastest-growing players in the market, is now facing this very challenge. According to a Reuters report, BYD — often dubbed China’s rising star — is conducting the largest vehicle recall

Rumors that NVIDIA may produce its own robotaxi have sent shockwaves through the automotive sector. Following the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution that made it the world’s most valuable company, NVIDIA could now become one of the biggest rivals to traditional automakers. According to reports, the in-house robotaxi project will serve as a “technology showcase”, powered by NVIDIA’s DRIVE AGX Thor system and end-to-end neural networks. If the rumors are true, this would m

It’s not new for once-beloved automotive brands to fall into trouble due to poor strategic decisions.A striking example is the group of brands now under Stellantis — many of which were once independent manufacturers that had to merge under one company after facing financial difficulties. The shift to electrification brought a new set of challenges to the industry.Manufacturers invested heavily in an evolving, not yet mature technology. However, vehicles became outdated within

Many automakers have released models that failed to meet expectations, but among them, the Tesla Cybertruck holds a special place.Unveiled at the end of 2023 and launched for sale in 2024, the model’s sales figures are as follows: Q1 2024: 2,800 units Q2 2024: 8,800 units Q3 2024: 16,700 units Q4 2024: 10,700 units Q1 2025: 6,400 units Q2 2025: 4,300 units Q3 2025: 5,400 units Due to its weight, dimensions, and failure to meet global pedestrian safety standards, the Cy