Hakan Doğu
Car Guy/Automotive & Mobility Strategist/Expert

Audi Launches in China with a New Logo: Why the “AUDI” Badge Without Rings?
Audi has launched a new model in China without its classic four-ring logo, instead featuring the “AUDI” badge. 📌 Why did they do this?...

Striking Data from the U.S. Used Car Market
Over the past year, an interesting trend has emerged in the U.S. used car market. While overall used car prices increased by 1.22%, Tesla...

Dreams and Reality: Searching for Balance in the EV Market
This year, Honda reported a $728 million loss from electric vehicle (EV) production. With EV incentives and carbon penalties being rolled...

Be Honest When Marketing Technology, Lives Are at Stake
A shocking lawsuit over Tesla's Autopilot system: The Benavides and Angulo families held Tesla responsible for a deadly 2019 crash, and...

A Challenging Period for Stellantis and its Reflections on Tofaş
Stellantis's financial results for the first six months of 2025 were, as expected, negative. The company's sales dropped from €85 billion...

A "Car-Guy's" Perspective: The Secret of Toyota and the Japanese Automotive Industry
From the eyes of a car enthusiast, Toyota's place in the industry and the Japanese automotive sector are shaped by unique dynamics. As a...

EV Production Costs Approaching Parity: A Critical Crossroads for Turkey
Just two years ago, the production cost of Electric Vehicles (EVs) was 40% higher than that of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles....

Rare Earth Crisis: China's Export Curbs Hit European Automotive Industry
Due to a shortage of rare earth elements, many automotive supplier factories in Europe have halted production. China's export...

Why Do PHEVs and EREVs Exist?
The existence of PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) and EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) stems from the fear, “what if I can’t...