The Kovid-19 pandemic, which emerges when it comes to global warming, the transition to electric vehicles, etc., continues to change the known patterns and topple processes. Automotive manufacturers trying to comply with the tightened emission rules as well as the increased individual mobility requirements due to the pandemic have recently started to be mentioned more frequently with technology companies in order to accelerate their work and adapt to this environment.
Automotive’s routine changes completely
Wearable technologies
Is it the purpose? Of course, it is not to replace people, but to use it to prevent injuries and, of course, job losses in facilities that mainly focus on manpower, production lines. For example, with these wearable technologies, workers will try to make it easier to lift heavy parts and perhaps to assemble more comfortably. Thus, they will not lose their experienced staff and will be able to work with them for longer. They will also reduce risks and increase productivity.
Contract manufacturing
Actually, there is a lot more to tell, but it should be a little later … But I wouldn’t be surprised at what we will see and hear from now on …
The 710-horsepower monster is exhausted
Durango, one of the popular models of the Dodge brand, makes the hearts of those who see it jump with its 710 HP “SRT Hellcat” version, while some of those who are heart-hop have not lost time. As a matter of fact, all of the Durango SRT Hellcat models, which were announced to be produced only 2 thousand units, were exhausted in a very short time as soon as they were announced.
Automotive’s routine changes completely
More powerful engine to Kona
Hyundai Kona, which was put on the market with its renewed form last December, now has the most powerful version, 1.6 lt T-GDi engine, after 1.0 lt gasoline and 1.6 lt diesel 48V Mild Hybrid engine option. Offered in two different equipment options, namely “N Line” and “Smart”, this performance engine has almost “added power” to Kona.
Automotive’s routine changes completely
Standing out with its renewed front design, sporty details and attractive plastic additions, Kona has also received “N Line” and “Smart” equipment options as of February. 198 HP 1.6 lt turbo gasoline engine offered in these new equipment packages enhances the driving pleasure of the vehicle. Thanks to this turbocharged engine from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.7 seconds, resulting in Kona, only 4×2 drive system in Turkey and the 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) was presented with the sale. The car, which can reach 210 km / h, consumes an average of 5.6 liters of fuel per 100 km, according to factory data. The price of the vehicle starts from 314 thousand 600 TL.
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Exports started with a decline in January
The automotive industry started 2021 with exports of $ 2.3 billion, a 5.5 percent decrease from January last year.
Supply industry exports increased 4 percent in January to $ 890 million. Passenger car exports decreased by 20 percent to $ 824 million. Exports of motor vehicles for transporting goods increased by 28.5 percent compared to the same month of 2020, reaching 427 million dollars. Bus-minibus-midibus exports decreased by 66 percent to 46 million dollars.
Automotive’s routine is completely changing
The champions are certain
Demand for high-mileage vehicles increased
Especially in December, pandemic restrictions, price increases and high exchange rates caused both second-hand auto sales and prices to fall. However, the start of vaccination studies last month, the decrease in the number of cases, the decline in the exchange rates seem to have caused consumers to start showing interest in second-hand vehicles again. However, another noteworthy element is that those who want to have an affordable vehicle are increasingly turning to vehicles with “high mileage”.
According to Arabam.com, the number of advertisements for vehicles with high mileage increased in the range of 50 thousand-100 thousand TL compared to the previous months. As a matter of fact, according to the company’s data, while there was no announcement of vehicles of 300 thousand km and above during 2020, the rate of the ads for vehicles with 300 thousand km and above was 7 percent in January 2021.