Automotive Exports August 2023

Turkmenistan becomes 3rd country to
receive Türkiye’s domestic car, Togg
Turkmenistan has become the latest
country to receive Türkiye’s domesticallydeveloped
first fully electric vehicle,
Togg, following its previous deliveries to
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.
During the opening ceremonies of
Arkadağ Smart City, Türkiye’s Industry and
Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır
presented two white Toggs to Turkmenistan
President Serdar Berdimuhammedov in
the presence of Union of Chambers and
Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB)
Chairperson Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.
The presence of two separate Toggs at the
ceremony was highly appreciated, with
gratitude extended to President Recep
Tayyip Erdoğan for his involvement.
The Turkmenistanis were captivated by
the newly acquired Toggs. In adherence to
local traditions, women donning traditional
attire wafted hibiscus incense around the
vehicles to ward off ill intentions.
Camel wool amulets known as “Caps” were
also affixed to the Toggs’ steering wheels,
and the vehicles were showered with flour
to symbolize prosperity.
Turkmenistan’s ministers were also in
attendance at the delivery ceremony.
Berdimuhammedov personally tested
Togg’s T10X model and expressed his
admiration for the car.
During his address at the ceremony,
Kacır expressed his hope that Togg would
continue to garner appreciation worldwide.
He highlighted the significance of
presenting Togg vehicles, crafted by Turkish
engineers, at the inauguration of a smart
city.
“We take immense pride in delivering
Togg cars to Turkmenistan, following our
successful ventures in Azerbaijan and
Kazakhstan.”
“We anticipate that Togg vehicles will
continue to receive widespread acclaim, not
only within Türkiye but also across the globe,
particularly among the Turkic Republics and
our neighboring regions.”
In Türkiye, some 306 Togg T10X were
delivered in May, although the carmaker had
said it planned to deliver 1,000 units in May
out of 20,000 units projected for this year.
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