Chinese motorcycles redefine riding experience in Istanbul

STORY: Chinese motorcycles redefine riding experience in Istanbul SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city 2. various of Baris Acar, owner of a motorcycle gallery in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS ACAR, Owner of a motorcycle gallery 4. various of Chinese-made motorcycles on display in a shop in Istanbul, Türkiye 5. various of Turkish rider Deniz Evren parking his motorcycle in Istanbul, Türkiye 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): DENIZ EVREN, Turkish rider 7. various of Chinese-made motorcycles on display in a shop in Istanbul, Türkiye 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Automotive sector insider STORYLINE: Located beside a bustling avenue on the Asian side of Istanbul, a motorcycle gallery exhibits a remarkable collection of Chinese brands, capturing the attention of both seasoned riders and curious enthusiasts. Baris Acar, the gallery owner, has noticed a significan

U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs prioritize interest over clean energy, free market ideals: Turkish experts

STORY: U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs prioritize interest over clean energy, free market ideals: Turkish experts SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese EV industry 2. various of the streets in the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Automotive sector insider STORYLINE: The significant increase in tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) highlights a concerning neglect of priorities such as clean energy and free market principles, in favor of the nation's narrow self-interest, according to Turkish experts and industry insiders. Last week, the White House announced a significant tariff increase, jumping from 25 to 100 percent, on imported electric vehicles (EVs), solar cells, and other clean

Chinese electric cars spark interest in Turkish market

STORY: Chinese electric cars spark interest in Turkish market SHOOTING TIME: March 6, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese electric cars 2. STANDUP (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Car sales manager 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): GURSEL BERBEROGLU, Istanbul resident STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua reporter "The successive entry of Chinese electric car brands into the Turkish market has substantially bolstered sectoral growth, captivating increasing interest from Turkish consumers." VOICEOVER (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua reporter "In a brief timeframe, Chinese brands have made significant strides. Chinese manufacturers conveyed this message to Turkish consumers, 'Well-equipped, high-performance electric cars are affordable'." SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Car sales manager "Turks realized that they could purchase electric cars a

Turkish car salesperson speaks highly of Chinese cars

STORY: Turkish car salesperson speaks highly of Chinese cars DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Turkish car salesperson 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Turkish car salesperson STORYLINE: A 13-year veteran car salesperson in Türkiye's biggest city Istanbul has said Chinese cars are especially popular among younger customers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Turkish car salesperson "China has adapted (to the pandemic circumstances) very quickly and has turned the crisis into an opportunity in the pandemic. In the past weeks, Chinese automaker Chery organized an event in Istanbul at the Intercity's Formula 1 track and launched three or four different models. Turkish young target buyers, the newcomers to business life who want to own a new car (for the first time), will buy Chinese cars based on price and performance." Eryukseldi said China's battery for electric cars is of better qua