ISTANBUL Türkiye ’s automotive sector achieved exports worth $30.2 billion in the first nine months of the year, marking a 12.3 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to data compiled from the Uludağ Automotive Industry Exporters’ Association. During January–September, the industry exported to nearly 200 countries, autonomous regions and free zones, accounting for 15.1 percent of Türkiye’s total exports. Of this, 72.5 percent was directed to European Union (EU)