ket share), BMW sales fell 6.1% to 12,726 units (6.7% share), Ford sales jumped 20.1% to 10,204 units (5.3% share), Hyundai sales rose 9.9% to 10,109 units (5.3% share), Kia sales decreased 2.7% to 10,043 units (5.2% share). The best-selling cars in June 2025 were Nissan Qashqai (5,008 units), Ford Puma (4,419 units), Tesla Model Y (4,181 units), Vauxhall Corsa (3,583 units) and MG HS (3,567 units).Compared to last June, gasoline-engine car sales...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

KIRCHHOFF Automotive supplies various parts for VW, BMW, Mercedes, and Ford models On June 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive, in a newsletter, announced that it is supplying formed parts and welded assemblies, including front and rear side members, front panels, and body forming parts for the Ford Puma and Ford Transit Courier BEV programs. These components are produced across the Craiova (Piteşti) plant in Romania, Mielec in Poland, and Esztergom in Hun...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

0.4% to 13,562 units (9.0% market share), BMW sales dropped 9.9% to 9,327 units (6.2% share), Kia sales fell 3.8% to 8,579 units (5.7% share), Ford sales increased 12.9% to 8,489 units (5.7% share) and Audi sales plunged 24.2% to 8,091 units (5.4% share). The best-selling cars in May 2025 were Ford Puma (3,695 units), Kia Sportage (3,256 units), Nissan Qashqai (3,088 units), Nissan Juke (2,876 units) and Vauxhall Corsa (2,693 units). Compared to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

hare), Kia sales increased 3.4% to 8,320 units (6.9% share), BMW sales dropped 11.7% to 8,086 units (6.7% share), Audi sales plunged 21.8% to 8,017 units (6.7% share) and Ford sales declined 14.1% to 7,006 units (5.8% share). The best-selling cars in April 2025 were Kia Sportage (3,514 units), Ford Puma (3,311 units), Vauxhall Corsa (2,376 units), Nissan Qashqai (2,197 units) and Audi A3 (2,112 units). Compared to last April, gasoline-engine car ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

31,562 units (8.8% market share), Ford sales jumped 38.8% to 23,634 units (6.6% share), BMW sales rose 7.5% to 21,570 units (6.0% share), Kia sales increased 8.2% to 19,993 units (5.6% share) and Toyota sales increased 9.7% to 18,516 units (5.2% share). The best-selling cars in March 2025 were Ford Puma (11,132 units), Kia Sportage (7,874 units), Vauxhall Corsa (6,851 units), Nissan Qashqai (6,844 units), Nissan Juke (6,471 units). Compared to la...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/07

Ford expands European electric vehicle lineup On March 14, Ford announced that it had expanded its electric vehicle lineup in Europe. It has also started volume production of three new electric vehicles – the Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier, and E-Transit Courier, and delivery to customers and showrooms across Europe. Puma Gen-E is a compact crossover. E-Tourneo Courier is a multi-activity vehicle. E-Transit Courier is a compact van that offers u...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/15

e, produced using a VOC-free (Volatile Organic Compound) process, this technology is typically found in luxury trims. The company has provided a spilt overhead system for the new Volkswagen California van, featuring a panoramic headliner, advanced side rails, and a lightweight under cover. The Ford Puma Gen-E comes with Antolin's center console that features head impact protection on the armrest and a recyclable black piano high gloss mono-materi...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

on output for its plants in 2024. The company announced that with the start of VW 1-ton CV production, the total production capacity of the Yeniköy plant in Türkiye has increased to 405,000 units. The production capacity of the Craiova plant in Romania has also increased to 300,000 units (200,000 Puma and 100,000 Courier) due to ongoing investments at the plant. Ford Otosan's total production capacity across all its plants has reached 934,500 u...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

its (8.5% market share), BMW sales increased 12.1% to 125,265 units (6.4% share), and Audi sales decreased 10.9% to 122,431 units (6.3% share). Kia sales were up 4.2% to 112,252 units (5.7% share), while Ford sales plunged 23.7% to 109,955 units (5.6% share). The best-selling cars in 2024 were Ford Puma (48,340 units), followed by Kia Sportage (47,163 units), Nissan Qashqai (42,418 units), Nissan Juke (34,454 units), and Tesla Model Y (32,862 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

Ford starts production of eDrive units at Halewood plant, UK On December 3, Ford started production of new eDrive units for the all-electric Puma Gen-E and E-Transit Custom at its Halewood plant in the UK, following a GBP 380 million investment to transform traditional transmission’s facility into a new electric vehicle (EV) component manufacturing plant. The plant can now produce 420,000 eDrive units per year, ensuring that 70% of the electri...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/04

Ford launches all-new electric Puma Gen-E, with deliveries starting in spring 2025 On December 3, Ford revealed the all-new B-segment electric SUV Puma Gen-E with deliveries beginning in spring 2025. The vehicle is built at Ford Otosan’s plant in Craiova, Romania, using electric drive units built at Ford’s facility in Halewood, UK. The vehicle offers a range of up to 376 km on a full charge, with a city range of up to 523 km. It features fast...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

sales dropped 15.9% to 9,407 units (6.5% share), Audi sales plunged 28.5% to 9,009 units (6.2% share), Ford sales plummeted 27.5% to 8,792 units (6.1% share) and Kia sales soared 24.7% to 8,516 units (5.9% share). The best-selling car in October 2024 was Kia Sportage (4,533 units), followed by Ford Puma (3,521 units), MINI Cooper (2,921 units), Volvo XC40 (2,675 units) and VW Tiguan (2,477 units). Compared to October 2023, gasoline-engine car sal...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

the facility. The new battery assembly area is over 4,000 square metres, including the related logistics areas, and it is fully integrated into the existing manufacturing processes. The Craiova plant will start production of the electric versions of the Transit Courier, Tourneo Courier, as well as Puma Gen-E models by the end of 2024, with first deliveries expected in the spring of 2025. Based on Ford Otosan social media updates and multiple so...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/04

3.7% to 17,535 units (6.4% share), Audi sales dropped 7.8% to 17,317 units (6.3% share), Toyota sales were up 1.8% to 16,621 units (6.0% share), and Mercedes-Benz sales jumped 13.7% to 16,476 units (6.0% share). The best-selling car in September 2024 was Kia Sportage (7,482 units), followed by Ford Puma (6,681 units), Nissan Juke (6,025 units), Hyundai Tucson (5,799 units) and Tesla Model Y (5,799 units). Compared to September 2023, gasoline-engi...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/07

, comfortable interiors, a 14.6-inch touchscreen, a B&O audio system, and heated front seats, making it an ideal choice for eco-conscious families. The Mustang Mach-E, a sports electric SUV, offering an exceptional performance with a 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.5 seconds in its GT version. The new Ford Puma, a compact, sporty SUV that features an elegant design, dynamic driving, and impressive interior space. The new Ford Kuga, an economical family S...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/04

oads. Designed with a tough exterior style, the model features a new off-road front grille, high-performance LED headlights, and a hardcore, magnificent boxy body shape. It measures 5,450mm or 5,685mm long, 1,935mm wide, and 1,872mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,270mm or 3,470mm. Equipped with a 2.3T PUMA diesel engine and either a Getrag 6-speed MT or a ZF 8-speed AT, the Dadao mountain edition delivers a maximum power of 130kW and a peak torque o...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

.2% to 7,998 units (9.4% market share), Audi sales rose 2.1% to 6,213 units (7.3% share), Ford sales plunged 28.8% to 5,303 units (6.3% share), Kia sales increased 2.0% to 4,755 units (5.6% share) and BMW sales dropped 3.9% to 4,566 units (5.4% share). The best-selling cars in August 2024 were Ford Puma (2,471 units), followed by Kia Sportage (1,962 units), Tesla Model 3 (1,542 units), VW Polo (1,524 units) and Tesla Model Y (1,469 units). Compar...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

JMC delivers 50 Grand Avenue vehicles to Al Safi Car Rental Company, Saudi Arabia On August 29, JMC Saudi Arabia announced that it has delivered the first 50 Grand Avenue diesel vehicles to Al Safi Car Rental Company, in Saudi Arabia, which is the first batch of the 250-unit fleet. The vehicle is equipped with a Puma 2.3T diesel engine coupled with a ZF 8AT transmission. The vehicle also excels in corrosion resistance, making it good for Saudi A...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/03

to 9,885 units (6.7% share), while Kia sales rose 1.5% to 9,764 units (6.6% share). Audi sales plunged 14.9% to 9,428 units (6.4% share) and Nissan sales surged 30.1% to 7,919 units (5.4% share). The best-selling cars in July 2024 were Kia Sportage (3,999 units), Nissan Qashqai (3,633 units), Ford Puma (3,418 units), Volvo XC40 (3,055 units) and VW Golf (3,009 units). Compared to July 2023, gasoline-engine car sales decreased 5.9% to 76,879 unit...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/07

es decreased 9.6% to 10,673 units (7.2% share) while BMW sales increased 29.0% to 10,353 units (7.0% share). Kia sales decreased 0.7% to 8,917 units (6.0% share), Mercedes-Benz sales increased 33.4% to 7,758 units (5.3% share). The best-selling cars in May 2023 were Kia Sportage (4,202 units), Ford Puma (3,812 units), Audi A3 (3,017 units), VW Golf (2,922 units) and Vauxhall Corsa (2,671 units).  Compared to last May, gasoline-engine car sales d...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/06