Turkish automotive company Tofas, whose foundations were laid by the founder of the Koc Holding Vehbi Koc in 1968, and which has equal shareholders as Koc Holding and Fiat S.p.A., is one of the three world-wide strategic manufacturing centers. The only automotive company in Turkey that manufactures both passenger car and light commercial vehicle, Tofas comes to the fore as the biggest manufacturer of the Turkish automotive industry today with its production capacity of 400.000 units per year. Within the scope of Minicargo project, Tofas is manufacturing for Fiat, Citroen and Peugeot besides manufacturing for Opel and Vauxhall within the scope of New Fiat Doblo project. Tofas is a global player that has been manufacturing for 5 brands in its factory in Bursa which has a privileged position in the highest rank by achieving “Silver” production level within 170 Fiat Group factory of the World Class Manufacturing.

 

Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş. maintained its strong position in the Turkish automotive sector also in 2012. Tofaş has a position as one of the two leading companies in Turkish automotive market with its brands being represented. Tofaş reached totally 104,559 units sales figure in 2012 with Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Jeep brands that are incorporated under the roof Tofaş. In 2012, Tofaş achieved to take a share at a rate of 13.4% within the total market composing of automobiles and light commercial vehicles through its incorporated brands.

 

Tofaş’s Fiat brand, which reaches the large masses, displayed a successful performance in 2012. Fiat Linea assumed the title of “Turkey’s best-seller automobile” in 2012 with its sales figure recorded as 33,351 units. Fiat Doblo became “Turkey’s best-seller light commercial vehicle model” with its sales figure of 30,239 units as well.

 

In 2012, Tofaş exported 154,069 units vehicle while manufacturing 256,428 thousand units vehicle in Bursa plant. Tofaş maintained its position as being one of the three largest manufacturers and exporters in Turkish automotive industry.