Today, Ford Otosan celebrated a landmark achievement at its Craiova plant: the assembly of the 1,000,000th Ford Puma. Launched in 2019, Ford Puma has consistently been Ford\u2019s best-selling passenger vehicle in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The journey to one million units produced reflects Ford\u2019s agility in adapting to changing market trends. The Puma successfully transitioned from diesel and petrol engines to mild-hybrid technology and, beginning in 2025, to full electrification with the launch of the Puma Gen-E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is a true source of pride to produce the iconic Ford Puma at our Craiova plant. It is Ford\u2019s best-selling passenger vehicle in Europe and a model that has delivered outstanding results in recent years, particularly in the UK market,\u201d said F\u0131rat Elh\u00fcseyni, President of Ford Otosan Romania. \u201cThis historic milestone would not have been possible without the dedication and passion of the people who have worked in this factory over the years. They are the real driving force behind this achievement, and I thank them for their continuous efforts to deliver excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the launch of the Puma Gen-E in 2025, Ford Otosan is writing a new chapter in the history of Romania\u2019s automotive industry, becoming the country\u2019s first manufacturer of fully electric vehicles. This major milestone strengthens the Craiova plant\u2019s position as a pioneer in the transition toward sustainable mobility and demonstrates the company\u2019s long-term commitment to innovation and the development of a modern technological ecosystem in Romania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Market conditions continue to favor the Romanian-built model. The Puma remained the best-selling passenger vehicle in the United Kingdom for the third consecutive year at the end of 2025, with this success continuing into the first months of 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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