ISTANBUL Türkiye ’s automotive market has undergone a seismic transformation over the past five years, driven by shifts in consumer preferences, tax regulations and the growing appeal of electric vehicles. According to data from the Automotive Distributors and Mobility Association (ODMD), car sales more than doubled from 203,595 in the first half of 2020 to 488,000 units in the same period of 2025. The growth was driven primarily by the entry of new automotive brands, tax incentives for