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Stellantis plans to discontinue the Ram ProMaster City, the smaller of the truck brand's two van offerings, after the 2022 model year as the segment dwindles rapidly in the U.S. and automakers focus on adding larger electric vans instead, Automotive News has reported.

The ProMaster City is built in Türkiye by carmaker Tofaş at its plant in the northwestern province of Bursa.

Stellantis Group, a major shareholder in Turkish carmaker Tofaş, has announced that the new Fiat Doblo will be produced in Spain.

Tofaş has been manufacturing Fiat Doblo since 2000 at its plant in the northwestern province of Bursa.

Carmakers in Turkey may be forced to suspend production in May and June because of the supply problems that occur due to lockdowns China is imposing to bring the COVID outbreak under control.

The combined net profit of automotive companies that are listed on Borsa Istanbul increased by more than 96 percent on an annual basis in the first nine months of 2021 to stand at 9.45 billion Turkish Liras (around $841 million).

Accounting for half of the top 10 companies, automotive firms have dominated Turkey's list of largest exporters, the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) announced on Sept. 18.

Ford was named Turkey's largest exporter in 2020, followed by Toyota Engine Manufacturing Turkey and Oyak Renault.

Automotive production in many Turkish factories has not been suspended so far despite the measures taken by the authorities to fend off coronavirus pandemic risks, representative of automakers said on March 18.

Turkish carmaker Tofaş produced its six millionth automobile, a sedan model of the Fiat Egea family, it announced on July 29.       

Fenerbahçe Beko advanced to Turkish basketball league finals series after beating TOFAŞ 76-71 on June 7 evening.     

Tofaş, a joint venture between Fiat and Turkey's Koç Holding, has said it will suspend production in its key plant for a nine-day period, citing shrinkage in the domestic market.

Turkey defeated Latvia 85-73 in the FIBA 2019 World Cup European Qualifiers Group B match on Nov. 24 at TOFAŞ Sports Hall in the northwestern province of Bursa