onco model will launch with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, though other models could be expected as Ford earlier said it will be producing a new “multienergy” model in Valencia, expected in 2027.  As Ford’s third European crossover, the Bronco will be smaller than the Kuga, but larger than the Puma small SUV built in Craiova, Romania. While the Bronco model built in China does have an EV model within its powertrain mix, that one is sized sim...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

9% to 8,775 units (5.8% share), and Kia sales increased 8.2% to 7,932 units (5.2% share). Among Japanese carmakers, Nissan sales dropped 12.0% to 6,593 units (4.4% share), while Chinese EV maker BYD’s sales surged 232.9% to 4,637 units (3.1% share).The best-selling cars in November 2025 were Ford Puma (4,859 units), Kia Sportage (3,649 units), Nissan Qashqai (3,004 units), Nissan Juke (2,835 units) and VW T-Roc (2,768 units). Compared to last N...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

ntroduced JMC brand to the local market. The brand’s return includes a plan to open 40 JMC dealerships across the country by 2026, with showrooms receiving the JMC Vigus Single Cab and Double Cab models this week. The 2025 Vigus range offers two powertrain options. The Single Cab comes with a 2.4 Puma turbodiesel engine producing 103 kW of power and 310 Nm of torque. It is paired with a durable five-speed manual gearbox. The Double Cab is power...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

Ford to launch upgraded Puma Gen-E with longer range and BlueCruise technology in Europe On November 17, Ford announced that it will launch an enhanced version of its all-electric Puma Gen-E in Europe in 2026, offering a longer electric driving range and the addition of BlueCruise, the company’s hands-free advanced driver assistance system.  The Puma Gen-E was launched with a driving range of up to 376 km (WLTP) on a full charge. With an impro...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Ford adds BlueCruise tech to four new models in Europe On November 13, Ford announced that its BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology will be introduced on four new additional models, including Puma, Puma Gen-E, Kuga, and Ranger PHEV, starting in spring 2026. BlueCruise built on Ford’s Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control helps to manage steering, braking, acceleration, lane positioning, and keeping a safe distance from other vehicles....

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

pped 9.5% to 8,510 units (5.9% share) and Kia decreased 8.4% to 7,801 units (5.4% share). Among Japanese carmakers, Toyota sales dropped 10.9% to 6,733 units (4.6% share), while Chinese EV maker BYD’s sales surged 348.6% to 3,499 units (2.4% share). The best-selling cars in October 2025 were Ford Puma (4,418 units), Kia Sportage (3,431 units), MINI Cooper (2,653 units), VW Golf (2,621 units) and Nissan Juke (2,617 units). Compared to last Octob...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

Ford sales increased 3.2% to 16,381 units (5.2% share). Among Japanese carmakers, Toyota sales fell 2.2% to 16,252 units (5.2% share), while Chinese EV maker BYD’s sales skyrocketed 880.1% to 11,271 units (3.6% share). The best-selling cars in September 2025 were Kia Sportage (9,455 units), Ford Puma (8,310 units), Nissan Qashqai (7,218 units), Jaecoo 7 (6,489 units) and Vauxhall Corsa (5,841 units). Compared to last September, gasoline-engine...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

VW fell 1.5% to 7,866 units (9.5% market share), Ford sales increased 5.9% to 5,617 units (6.8% share), BMW sales jumped 13.9% to 5,200 units (6.3% share), Audi sales dropped 22.4% to 4,820 units and Mercedes-Benz rose 3.1% to 4,551 units (5.5% share). The best-selling cars in August 2025 were Ford Puma (2,457 units), Kia Sportage (1,785 units), Tesla Model Y (1,650 units), Tesla Model 3 (1,593 units) and VW Tiguan (1,526 units). Compared to last...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

UK Government adds six cars to EV Grant Scheme On August 28, the UK Government added 6 new cars to its Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme, i.e., Ford Puma Gen-E, Ford E-Tourneo Courier, Peugeot E-308, Peugeot E-408, DS 3, and DS Nº4, which are now qualify for the full GBP 3,750 discount. In total, 28 EVs are eligible for either GBP 3,750 or GBP 1,500 off. The scheme is part of a GBP 650 million plan to cut EV costs, support the auto industry, and p...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

arket share), Ford sales jumped 16.5% to 9,106 units (6.5% share), Kia sales decreased 7.5% to 9,028 units (6.4% share), Audi sales fell 7.3% to 8,738 units (6.2% share) and BMW sales plunged 18.2% to 8,089 units (5.8% share). The best-selling cars in July 2025 were Kia Sportage (4,482 units), Ford Puma (4,409 units), Nissan Juke (3,077 units), MINI Cooper (2,629 units) and VW Tiguan (2,527 units). Compared to last July, gasoline-engine car sales...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

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