Erdogan says Turkish automobile prototype to be ready by 2019

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02/11/2017 11:09

ISTANBUL, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The prototype for a new 
automobile produced entirely in Turkey will be completed by 2019 
at the latest, with the new car expected to be on the market by 
2021, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday. 
    The Turkish government has long held a target of seeing the 
production of a wholly Turkey-made car. Prime Minister Binali 
Yildirim said earlier on Thursday that five companies would be 
selected for the project, and the government would not be 
involved in the production. 
     
 
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Keywords: TURKEY AUTOS/ERDOGAN