https://otomuhabir.com/en/Oto Muhabir is an independent news site covering new models, electric vehicles, prices and the automotive industry, compiled with the help of AI.en https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/turkish-rally-championship-heads-to-kocaeli-42-cars-on-a-111-km-route/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/turkish-rally-championship-heads-to-kocaeli-42-cars-on-a-111-km-route/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:45:51 GMTThe 43rd Kocaeli Büyükşehir Rally, the sixth round of the Petrol Ofisi Maxima 2026 Turkish Rally Championship, hosts 42 cars and 84 competitors on Oct. 16-18. Kerem Kazaz leads the championship with 104 points.Motorsport https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/electric-mercedes-benz-gla-debuts-in-paris-with-85-kwh-battery-619-km-range/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/electric-mercedes-benz-gla-debuts-in-paris-with-85-kwh-battery-619-km-range/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:35:46 GMTMercedes-Benz unveiled the all-electric new GLA at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. The compact SUV, built on an 800-volt architecture, promises up to 619 kilometers of range under WLTP.New Models https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/citroen-reimagines-the-2-cv-fourgonnette-as-an-electric-concept/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/citroen-reimagines-the-2-cv-fourgonnette-as-an-electric-concept/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:49:24 GMTCitroën unveiled the 2 CV Fourgonnette Concept, based on the 2 CV Concept, at the Paris Motor Show. The study blends the lines of the classic light commercial vehicle with electric mobility, and there are no plans for series production in the near term.New Models https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/pirelli-unveils-scorpion-winter-3-winter-tire-for-heavy-suvs/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/pirelli-unveils-scorpion-winter-3-winter-tire-for-heavy-suvs/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:49:48 GMTThe Scorpion Winter 3, the latest member of Pirelli's revamped winter lineup, comes with an A rating for wet grip, 30 sizes from 18 to 22 inches and dedicated technologies for electric SUVs.Technology https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/updated-audi-q4-e-tron-arrives-in-turkey-priced-from-4-300-000-tl/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/updated-audi-q4-e-tron-arrives-in-turkey-priced-from-4-300-000-tl/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:39:04 GMTAudi's compact electric SUV, the Q4 e-tron, has gone on sale in Turkey in SUV and Sportback body styles. The model stands out with a range of up to 576 km and DC charging power raised to 185 kW.New Models https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/byd-s-new-tang-ev-comes-with-a-35-4-inch-display/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/byd-s-new-tang-ev-comes-with-a-35-4-inch-display/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:34:00 GMTBYD has unveiled a modular interface for the third-generation Tang EV that lets users merge and resize windows. The SUV features a 35.4-inch display beneath the windshield and a 30-inch touchscreen.Technology https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/64-000-cars-registered-in-turkey-in-september-renault-leads-togg-second/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/64-000-cars-registered-in-turkey-in-september-renault-leads-togg-second/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:30:00 GMTAccording to TÜİK data, 64,316 cars were registered for road use in Turkey in September. Renault ranked first among brands, followed by Togg in second and Hyundai in third.Industry https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/tesla-unveils-new-roadster-a-sports-car-that-can-fly-and-do-flips/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/tesla-unveils-new-roadster-a-sports-car-that-can-fly-and-do-flips/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:02:00 GMTTesla unveiled the new Roadster, nine years after showing its concept, at an event held at SpaceX's test facility. The prototype lifted off on SpaceX thrusters and performed a flip; production is planned to begin in 2028.Electric https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/europe-s-electric-car-sales-hit-record-high-in-september/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/europe-s-electric-car-sales-hit-record-high-in-september/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:01:00 GMTAbout 600,000 electric and plug-in hybrid cars were sold in Europe in September. In North America, sales fell 44%, but there is a specific reason behind the drop.Electric https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/f1-keeps-imola-on-standby-for-season-finale/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/f1-keeps-imola-on-standby-for-season-finale/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:23:00 GMTFormula 1 wants to hold the last two races of the season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi as planned. With war in the region, Imola is being kept ready as a backup venue, and a decision may not come until mid-November.Motorsport https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/porsche-unveils-mission-s-a-mid-engined-supercar-to-sit-above-the-911/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/porsche-unveils-mission-s-a-mid-engined-supercar-to-sit-above-the-911/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMTWith the Mission S concept, Porsche has given the first glimpse of a new mid-engined supercar that will join its lineup permanently. The production version will sit at the very top of the brand's range, above the 911.New Models https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/sisecam-develops-zone-dimming-smart-glass-roof-for-togg-t10f/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/sisecam-develops-zone-dimming-smart-glass-roof-for-togg-t10f/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:38:00 GMTŞişecam has developed smart glass that can darken in zones for the panoramic roof of the Togg T10F. The company said it is its first smart glass project for automakers.Technology https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/remote-operators-were-driving-in-tesla-s-latest-robotaxi-crashes/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/remote-operators-were-driving-in-tesla-s-latest-robotaxi-crashes/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:39:00 GMTThe latest crash reports Tesla filed with U.S. regulators include two more robotaxi crashes. In both cases, the vehicle was being driven not by the autonomous system but by a remote operator.Technology https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/next-generation-kia-sportage-spotted-on-the-road-for-the-first-time/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/next-generation-kia-sportage-spotted-on-the-road-for-the-first-time/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:25:00 GMTThe sixth-generation Sportage, one of Kia's best-selling models, has been spotted during testing. The new model brings a design inspired by Kia's electric cars and a larger body.New Models https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/williams-to-mark-50th-year-with-legendary-cars-on-show-in-london/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/williams-to-mark-50th-year-with-legendary-cars-on-show-in-london/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:38:00 GMTWilliams will celebrate its 50th year in Formula 1 with an exhibition of its championship-winning cars. The team's 2027 car will be named the FW50.Motorsport https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/chinese-car-brands-share-of-eu-market-nears-10/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/chinese-car-brands-share-of-eu-market-nears-10/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:07:00 GMTChinese brands' share of the European Union car market has climbed from 2% to nearly 10%, and their sales have topped 1 million for the first time, according to an Allianz Trade report.Industry https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/ferrari-junior-rafael-camara-to-join-haas-in-f1-for-2027/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/ferrari-junior-rafael-camara-to-join-haas-in-f1-for-2027/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMTFerrari Driver Academy member Rafael Camara, a 21-year-old Brazilian, has signed a multi-year contract with Haas. Camara will replace Esteban Ocon in 2027.Motorsport https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/honda-brings-virtual-gearshift-technology-to-the-civic/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/honda-brings-virtual-gearshift-technology-to-the-civic/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:21:00 GMTHonda has added the S+ Shift feature it introduced on the Prelude to the gearless Civic hybrid. The system uses software to mimic the gearshifts of an eight-speed automatic transmission.Technology https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/porsche-tests-facelifted-panamera-without-camouflage/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/porsche-tests-facelifted-panamera-without-camouflage/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:19:00 GMTThe refreshed face of the third-generation Panamera has been spotted at the Nürburgring wearing no camouflage at all. The changes are limited, but the bumper design is noticeably sharper.New Models https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/izmit-built-hyundai-ioniq-3-goes-on-sale-in-turkey/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/izmit-built-hyundai-ioniq-3-goes-on-sale-in-turkey/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTThe IONIQ 3, Hyundai's first all-electric model produced in Turkey, is on sale in the Turkish market with four trim levels and two battery options. Range varies from 343 to 482 km.New Models https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/stellantis-apologizes-over-1-2-puretech-engine-problems/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/stellantis-apologizes-over-1-2-puretech-engine-problems/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMTStellantis CEO Antonio Filosa has apologized to vehicle owners over failures in 1.2 PureTech engines and problems with Takata airbags. The company has set up around 50 dedicated teams to tackle quality issues.Industry https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/bmw-s-new-i3-covers-1-213-km-on-a-single-charge/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/bmw-s-new-i3-covers-1-213-km-on-a-single-charge/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:28:00 GMTBMW drove its new China-only i3 50L 1,213 km on a single charge in an endurance test. The car reached its destination with 1% battery remaining.Electric https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/xiaomi-su7-ultra-returns-to-the-nurburgring-wearing-a-huge-rear-wing/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/xiaomi-su7-ultra-returns-to-the-nurburgring-wearing-a-huge-rear-wing/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:15:00 GMTAfter losing its Nürburgring record to Porsche, Xiaomi has taken new SU7 Ultra prototypes fitted with an upgraded aerodynamic package to the track.Electric https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/next-generation-volkswagen-id-buzz-is-coming-and-it-will-be-cheaper/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/next-generation-volkswagen-id-buzz-is-coming-and-it-will-be-cheaper/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:01:00 GMTVolkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer says the second-generation ID.Buzz will be offered at a lower price thanks to a new platform and more affordable batteries.Electric https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/maserati-to-unveil-new-roadmap-in-december/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/maserati-to-unveil-new-roadmap-in-december/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:26:00 GMTThe struggling Italian brand is working on an electric Levante and a new Quattroporte that will abandon its sedan form.Industry https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/volkswagen-id-era-8x-goes-on-sale-in-china-with-range-topping-1-600-km/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/volkswagen-id-era-8x-goes-on-sale-in-china-with-range-topping-1-600-km/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:11:00 GMTDeveloped with SAIC, the ID Era 8X range-extender large SUV has entered the Chinese market with an 800-volt architecture and aggressive pricing.Electric https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/iconic-moke-returns-with-new-44-hp-electric-version/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/iconic-moke-returns-with-new-44-hp-electric-version/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:59:00 GMTThe Mk2, the new electric version of the Moke Californian, has been unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. Despite a bigger battery, it makes no compromises on its classic design.New Models https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/volvo-ex60-production-woes-plant-building-just-a-tenth-of-its-target/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/volvo-ex60-production-woes-plant-building-just-a-tenth-of-its-target/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:12:00 GMTNew megacasting and cell-to-body battery technology have made Volvo's EX60 electric SUV harder to build than expected.Industry https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/formula-1-to-return-to-africa-with-rwanda-deal/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/formula-1-to-return-to-africa-with-rwanda-deal/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:01:00 GMTFormula 1 has signed a 10-year agreement with Rwanda. A new circuit to be built near the capital, Kigali, will host an African Grand Prix in the early 2030s.Motorsport https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/firefox-comes-to-android-automotive-youtube-gets-background-audio-while-driving/https://otomuhabir.com/en/news/firefox-comes-to-android-automotive-youtube-gets-background-audio-while-driving/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMTGoogle is preparing a major update for Android Automotive, which runs on a car's own computer. The Firefox browser is coming, and YouTube switches to audio-only mode while driving.Technology