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THE FUTURE OF COMMERCE IS CHANGING WITH THE NEW FULL ELECTRIC E-Transit Custom TO BE MANUFACTURED IN KOCAELİ FACTORIES

At the global press conference held in London by Ford of Europe, the brand new features and technologies of the new E-Transit Custom, the highly anticipated second fully electric commercial model to be produced by Ford Otosan at Kocaeli Plants, were shared. E-Transit Custom, one of the most important steps of Ford Otosan's 2 billion Euro investment announced last year, will start production in the fall of 2023 and will be the first electric model to offer full connectivity in Turkey.

Thanks to its next generation electric powertrain, E-Transit Custom offers a range of up to 380 kilometers, 125 kW fast charging, a class-leading 2,000 kg towing capacity and a load carrying capacity of up to 1,100 kilograms. In addition to its new technologies that increase vehicle and load safety, it also includes revolutionary solutions that can transform the cabin interior into a mobile office working environment.

KRONE WINS THE 2023 TRAILER INNOVATION AWARD

First Prize in the "Chassis" Category to Krone Box Liner Automatic

Krone was awarded the Trailer Innovation Award in the Box Liner eLTU 50 Traction Automatic "Chassis" category. Krone eTrailer ranked 2nd in the "Concept" category of Trailer Innovation 2023.

The two award-winning innovations are recognized as part of Krone's overall "Mission Beyond Zero" concept, next-generation trailer transportation solutions that combine digitization, automation, sustainability and electrification to significantly reduce the CO2 emissions of semi-trailers.

MAN TGX INDIVIDUAL LION S WINS FIRST IN FERNFAHRER'S CABIN COMPARISON TEST

The MAN TGX Individual Lion S took the first place in the new cabin comparison test of the Trade Magazine FERNFAHRER.

Evaluating numerous criteria such as storage space, seats, steering wheel, safety and comfort, the editors emphasized MAN's distinctive elements such as the spacious middle and rear area and the multifunctional control unit in their decisions. The editors also noted that the MAN cab is "a clever combination of tradition and modernity" and "has a very special charm".

MERCEDES-BENZ IS THE MAIN SPONSOR OF VOLLEYBALL NATIONAL TEAMS

Continuing its support to sports for many years, Mercedes-Benz undertook the Main Sponsorship of Volleyball National Teams within the scope of the cooperation that started with the Turkish Volleyball Federation.

TVF representatives, senior executives of Mercedes-Benz, the Main Sponsor of Volleyball National Teams, and national volleyball players Zehra Güneş and Efe Mandıracı also attended the signing ceremony.

MERCEDES-BENZ TURK'S HEALTH CARE TRUCK ATTRACTED HIGH ATTENTION IN ITS THIRD STOP, DUZCE

Valuing the health and care of the drivers as well as their comfort and safety, Mercedes-Benz Turk met with the truck drivers in Düzce, the third stop of the Health Care Truck. 1 specialist, 1 physiotherapist and 2 barbers served with the truck drivers throughout the day.

Serra Yeşilyurt, Mercedes-Benz Turk Truck & Bus Marketing Communications and Customer Management Group Manager, said: “We decided to organize our Health Care Truck event, which we planned as 5 locations this year, in 10 locations upon the high demand from our drivers.”

MERCEDES-BENZ TÜRK MEETS WITH BUS CAPTAINS IN ANKARA

Mercedes-Benz Türk organized a special event for bus captains at Ankara AŞTİ Bus Terminal. In the event, which was held with the slogan "Respect to the Real Heroes of the Roads", the bus captains had a pleasant day with activities specially prepared for them.

Within the scope of the event, the captains, who had the opportunity to closely examine the Mercedes-Benz Travego 16 2+1 bus, all passenger seats of which are equipped with three-point seat belts, also had the chance to get information from the authorities about the innovations. Within the scope of the event, where the bus captains had a fun day with award-winning games and competitions, caricature drawings were made in front of the bus and a souvenir photo was taken on the photo board special for the event day, while various gifts were given, such as the Mercedes-Benz jersey specific to the name.

ANADOLU ISUZU'S 100 PERCENT ELECTRIC BUS, NovoCiti VOLT, SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE TEST TOUR TO TURKEY

Isuzu NovoCiti VOLT, the fully electric bus of Anadolu Isuzu, Turkey's commercial vehicle brand, completed the promotional and test tours with full points from the top managers of municipalities, driver associations and cooperatives. As the first 100% electric bus produced in Turkey, NovoCiti VOLT successfully responds to the zero emission, low noise, safety and modernity demands of institutions and businesses that offer public transportation services, especially municipalities.

NovoCiti VOLT test tour organization was held in the cities of Manisa, Antalya, Kayseri and İzmir. NovoCiti VOLT has received great appreciation from the transportation departments of the metropolitan and local municipalities of these cities, as well as the top managers of public transportation units, as well as the top managers and representatives of professional organizations providing public transportation and transportation services such as the drivers' association and transportation cooperatives. NovoCiti VOLT, which impresses with its superior features in the 100% electric bus class, which is a new category in the automotive industry, has achieved great success since it was put on sale as the pride of Anadolu Isuzu and Turkey. Most recently, NovoCiti Volt was awarded in the "Transportation" category at the ABC Design Award, one of the world's most prestigious design competitions.

OKT TRAILER WINS THE “TRAILER INNOVATION 2023” CONCEPT VEHICLE AWARD

OKT Trailer, which presents an adventure ranging from lines to unique design as a food tanker, by saying that for us, curiosity starts with a line, was awarded the "Trailer Innovation 2023" award for its New Generation Aerodynamic Food Tanker concept.

OKT Trailer, one of the world brands, crowned its expertise in Europe with the award it received in the "Concept" category. OKT represented its country in Europe by being the first and only brand to receive an award from Turkey in its sector with the concept design award.

90 BUS EXPORT FROM OTOKAR TO CZECHIA

Turkey's leading bus brand Otokar made one of the biggest bus export deals of the year with Czechia. Otokar received an order for 90 units for Doruk buses from Dopravní Spole?nost Ústeckého Kraje, the transportation company of the Usti region. The delivery of the vehicles is planned to be completed within 12 months, starting in the first half of 2023, within the scope of the contract worth approximately 14 million Euros.

One of the Koç Group companies, Otokar continues to grow in export markets with its own designed and manufactured buses. Offering comfortable and safe travel opportunities to millions of passengers in more than 50 countries around the world, especially in Europe, Otokar has recently received an order for 90 Doruk buses from Dopravní Spole?nost Ústeckého Kraje, the transport company of Czechia's Usti region. The buses, which are offered abroad under the name Vectio, will be produced in line with the public transportation needs of Usti, the seventh most populous city in Czechia. Within the scope of the contract worth approximately 14 million Euros, the deliveries of the vehicles are planned to be completed within 12 months, starting in the first half of 2023.

2021 SUPERBIKE CHAMPION TOPRAK RAZGATLIOĞLU VISITED PROMETEON TURKEY KOCAELİ FACTORY

Prometeon Turkey, the only company in the world focused on industrial and commercial tires, hosted the 2021 Superbike Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, which it announced as a sponsor in May, at its Kocaeli factory. The young pilot, who had the opportunity to see the innovative technologies offered by Prometeon Turkey, met with Prometeon Turkey employees and senior managers.

During the visit, Prometeon Turkey, AFME (Africa, Middle East), Russia, CIS (Central Asia and Caucasus) Regional CEO Gökçe Şenocak gave information about Prometeon Turkey's innovative approach and its leading position in the tire industry and talked about its collaborations with young athletes. Şenocak said that; “Our group's recent collaboration with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, the 2021 World Superbike (WorldSBK) champion and one of the world's best young talents in motorcycles, reveals our passion with Prometeon's values ??of innovation, technology, team play and performance seeking. At Prometeon Turkey, which is an important production, management and talent center within Prometeon Tire Group, we develop innovative products and services that will carry the tire industry to the future. Today, we came together with our athlete Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, who made us proud in the international arena, and shared exciting experiences for our industry. In the future, we will continue to contribute to the success of our young pilot, who was born and raised in Turkey and proudly represents our country in the world, and we will continue to develop tires with the best performance, the most reliable and sustainable technology.”

TEMSA 'ELECTRICIZED' GOLDEN BOLL WITH ITS NEW GENERATION VEHICLES

TEMSA has undertaken the transportation sponsorship of the Adana Golden Boll Film Festival, which is traditionally organized every year by the Adana Metropolitan Municipality. The MD9 ElectriCITY and TS 45E model vehicles allocated to the organization team by TEMSA, which pioneered the rapidly spreading electric vehicles in Turkey and abroad with its sustainability-oriented works, were used for the transportation of artists and journalists.

Making evaluations on the subject, TEMSA Deputy General Manager for R&D and Technology Caner Sevginer expressed that they are very happy to be among the supporters of Adana Golden Boll Film Festival as TEMSA and said that; “It's also a sign of love. As a company that exports its vehicles and Turkish technology produced in Adana to nearly 70 countries in the world; With our new generation vehicles, we wanted to add value to this valuable organization, which is internationally recognized and, in a sense, has become Adana's cultural ambassador in the global arena. We hope that our electric vehicles, which serve a sustainable future, shed some light on the purpose of this organization and the development of our Adana.”

2 MORE AWARDS TO TIRSAN FROM EUROPEAN INNOVATION

Pioneering leader Tırsan received two awards at the European Innovation Awards 2023, as the first and only company to receive awards in all categories in the shortest time possible at the most prestigious awards of the industry. Continuing to register its innovation achievements, the pioneering leader received a total of 9 awards at the European Innovation Awards with its most comprehensive R&D studies.

Tırsan, the constant leader that shapes customer needs by producing its own technology and developing product and service solutions, became the first in the "Component Category" with the Van Eck Container Lock System and the second in the "Safety Category" with the Kässbohrer Integrity Protection Device in the European Innovation Awards 2023. Tırsan won a total of 9 awards as becoming the first in Component category, the second in the Body and Smart Trailer category, the third in the Environment category in 2021, the first in the Chassis category and the third in Concept in 2019, and the first in Safety category in 2017.

100 MILLION DOLLARS OF NEW INVESTMENT IN DIGITAL TRANSPORT NETWORK TRUKKER                                                                                                                            

Digital shipping network TruKKer has raised $100 million in a Series C round led by lnvestcorp, a leading global alternative investment company, involving many global investors.

Evaluating the latest investment TruKKer has received, TruKKer Founder and CEO Gaurav Biswas said: “TruKKer is a unique combination of new age technology and operational excellence powered by this technology. Taking firm steps forward, we have managed to become one of the largest operators in our key markets in the last five years. The financial support provided by many respected global investors, including Investcorp, in this challenging fundraising environment is a clear indication of confidence in our growth strategy. With this additional support of growth capital, we want to create significant value for all our investors and stakeholders. TruKKer will continue to be strongly positioned technologically, financially and operationally to seize this market opportunity.”