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The automotive spare parts and aftermarket sector is preparing for a radical transformation towards 2026, moving away from classic business models and embracing digitalization, sustainability, and AI-powered supply management. Saim Aşçı, CEO of Motor Aşin, a 55-year-old industry player, and also the Chairman of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce's 52nd Committee on Land Vehicles, Spare Parts and Equipment, assessed the dynamics, risks, and opportunities of the upcoming period.

While the electric vehicle market in Turkey is expected to show record growth in 2025, the capacity of the charging infrastructure and consumption data have also reached all-time highs. Between January and October 2025, the number of electric vehicles increased by 69%, from 198,000 to 334,000, while electricity consumption at charging stations increased by 147%.

The Heavy Commercial Vehicles Association (TAID) has released its evaluation of the market data and sectoral trends for the January–September 2025 period. According to TAID data, the heavy commercial vehicle market reached a total of 26,608 units sold in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 7% contraction compared to the same period last year. However, this decline did not affect all segments equally.