Ford Otosan, the driving force and technology leader of the Turkish automotive industry, announced its new sustainability goals in line with its “Future. Now” vision. As a company that has always followed the mission of offering products and services that benefit the environment and society since its establishment, Ford Otosan strives to create more benefits in environmental, social and governance aspects as part of its sustainability strategy. Focusing on its “Future. Now” vision, the company takes bold steps with its commitment to becoming the pioneer of transformation in the entire ecosystem by including its employees, suppliers, dealer network and business partners in its sustainability efforts.
CRAIOVA, Romania, July 5, 2022 – Continuing Ford’s accelerated transformation of its business in Europe to achieve an all-electric future, today Ford of Europe officially transfers ownership of its Romanian plant to Ford Otosan. Following a previous announcement and regulatory approval, the agreement between Ford of Europe and Ford Otosan has now been finalised.
We will produce the first all-electric version of Ford Transit, the world’s most commercial vehicle model, in our Gölcük plants. As Ford Otosan, we took the production responsibility of the all-electric commercial vehicle with most powerful motor to be sold in Europe.
Leader of Turkey’s automotive industry Ford Otosan announced that they reached an agreement with Ford to acquire Ford’s Craiova plant in Romania. Through this agreement, Europe’s biggest CV producer Ford Otosan will become an international manufacturing company and will reach its production capacity to more than 900,000 vehicles.
We announced the major phase of the previously announced TL 20.5 billion investment plan until 2026, for the next-generation electric and connected commercial vehicle projects in Kocaeli Plants with its mission to lead the electric transformation of the automotive industry.
Our Ford Trucks brand, continuing to grow both abroad and domestically with our ‘2019 International Truck of the year’ award-winning F-MAX, has achieved its goals in the first 9 months of 2020 despite the effects of pandemic.
Our new model Ford Puma, the newest member of the Ford SUV world, appeals to stylish, confident and attention-styling users; with its remarkable design, technology and the options that make life easier, it excites those who want to experience the future from today.