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Hakan Doğu
Car Guy/Automotive & Mobility Strategist/Expert
The ECAV Revolution: How Power Is Shifting in the Automotive Industry
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

Hakan Doğu
Nov 5, 20251 min read
The Autonomous Race Begins: Tesla, Waymo and Chinese Automakers Shape the New Era
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

Hakan Doğu
Nov 5, 20251 min read


A New Era in Automotive: CEO Transitions and the Inevitable Transformation Ahead
Over the past year, the global automotive industry has witnessed a remarkable wave of leadership changes. Many major brands have seen their CEOs step down, marking a symbolic transition “from autumn to winter” for the sector — a reflection of how deep and complex the current transformation truly is. The new leaders are stepping into their roles amid one of the most challenging periods in the industry’s history. Today’s agenda extends far beyond manufacturing; it now encompass

Hakan Doğu
Nov 5, 20251 min read
The Automotive Industry Doesn’t Forgive Mistakes: BYD Faces Its Biggest Recall
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

Hakan Doğu
Oct 23, 20251 min read
NVIDIA’s Robotaxi Plans Shake the Automotive Industry
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

Hakan Doğu
Oct 23, 20251 min read
Ford CEO Jim Farley on Autonomous Driving: "It Can’t Replace Good Driving"
Ford CEO Jim Farley is well known in the automotive world for his outspoken nature and deep passion for cars. Often described as a true...

Hakan Doğu
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Jaguar’s Major Decline: Sales Sound the Alarm
Things aren’t going well for the legendary brand Jaguar. In the first five months of 2025, sales dropped by 75%. Only 49 vehicles were...

Hakan Doğu
Jul 21, 20251 min read
Record Growth in the Electric Vehicle Market
A 27% market share was not a figure anyone had predicted. This record was achieved through a combination of factors: attractive prices...

Hakan Doğu
Jul 21, 20251 min read
A Shift in Sustainability Policies in the United States
Due to global warming, sustainability had received strong support as part of worldwide preventive measures. However, the Trump...

Hakan Doğu
Jul 18, 20251 min read
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