Hakan Doğu

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, aiming for a...

After China, Tesla is now facing issues with its door handles in Europe. According to Bloomberg on October 16, 2025, the Dutch RDW authority will tighten regulations to ensure that doors operate from both inside and outside during power outages, coordinating with Euro NCAP and UNECE. This move follows several reports and a fatal accident. In the U.S., NHTSA is investigating Model Y door handles. China has proposed mandatory mechanical opening systems, while the EU Safety Council calls for...

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 in its history,...