Hakan Doğu

Recent data and revised targets indicate that Tesla is entering a significant transformation phase. The reduction of vehicle production growth targets from 8.2% to 3.8% stands out as a key signal. Notably, the company experienced a decline in unit sales for the first time in its history last year. As of 2026, Tesla is also facing changes in its revenue structure. The expiration of certain tax incentives in the United States and a sharp decline in carbon credit revenues are expected to put...

Between 2020 and 2026, China significantly increased its production capacity, reaching approximately 30 million units annually and accounting for nearly one-third of global automotive production. In January–February 2026, total exports reached USD 657 billion, marking a 22% year-on-year increase. During the same period, vehicle exports rose to 1.532 million units (+58%), while export value increased by 63.1%. In February alone, 736,000 vehicles were exported. Around six years ago, China...

Turkey’s automotive market is entering a paradigm-shifting transformation. As of 2026, six-year vehicle leasing in Turkey is no longer merely a “reasonable option,” but a rational strategic model. High interest rates are making traditional three-year operational leasing financially inefficient, turning it into a costly structure rather than a sustainable solution. The only realistic way to reduce financing costs is to extend asset ownership from three to six years and spread depreciation over...