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Hakan Doğu
Car Guy/Automotive & Mobility Strategist/Expert
A New Direction in Global Supply Chains: GM and the Era of Friendly-Shoring
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

Hakan Doğu
Nov 181 min read


Unexpected News from EV Giant BYD: Profits Fall for the First Time in Three Years
Following Tesla's recent quarterly sales struggles, concerning news has also emerged from another of the industry's shining stars and...

Hakan Doğu
Sep 31 min read


BYD's Investment in Turkey: What Does It Mean for the Domestic Market?
Chinese automotive giant BYD has officially announced its $1 billion investment in Turkey... Thus, after many years, Turkey has...

Hakan Doğu
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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