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source: Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD)
url: https://www.osd.org.tr/osd-yayinlari/otomotiv-sanayii-uretim-bultenleri
document_type: pdf
date_retrieved: 2026-03-16
period: February 2026
parent_publication: Automotive Industry Manufacturing Bulletin
indicators_covered: [Car Production, Total Motor Vehicles Production, Commercial Vehicles Production]
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# Otomotiv Sanayii Üretim Bülteni (Automotive Industry Manufacturing Bulletin)
## February 2026 / ŞUBAT 2026

## Executive Summary

Turkey's automotive production in February 2026 totaled **117,839 units** (all vehicles including tractors), representing a **-0.2% year-on-year change** compared to February 2025's 118,115 units.

**Total Motor Vehicles** (excluding tractors) reached **116,037 units**, up **0.6% year-on-year** from February 2025's 115,382 units. 

For the **January-February 2026** cumulative period, total production reached **218,703 units**, down **-3.0% year-on-year** from 225,383 units in the same period of 2025.

## Production by Vehicle Type (February 2026)

### February 2026 Year-on-Year Changes

| Vehicle Type | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 | YoY Change | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Cars (Otomobil) | 74,461 | 65,319 | -9,142 | -12.3% |
| Heavy Trucks (B.Kamyon) | 2,124 | 2,716 | +592 | +27.9% |
| Light Trucks (K.Kamyon) | 236 | 373 | +137 | +58.1% |
| Pick-Up Vehicles (Kamyonet) | 29,720 | 37,751 | +8,031 | +27.0% |
| Buses (Otobüs) | 872 | 1,008 | +136 | +15.6% |
| Minibuses (Minibüş) | 7,581 | 8,356 | +775 | +10.2% |
| Midibuses (Midibüş) | 388 | 514 | +126 | +32.5% |
| **Total Motor Vehicles** | **115,382** | **116,037** | **+655** | **+0.6%** |
| Farm Tractors (Traktör) | 2,733 | 1,802 | -931 | -34.1% |
| **Grand Total** | **118,115** | **117,839** | -276 | -0.2% |

## Production Breakdown by Company (February 2026)

### Passenger Cars
- OYAK Renault: 30,006 units (45.9% of passenger car production)
- HYUNDAI Motor Türkiye: 13,700 units (21.0%)
- TOYOTA: 16,701 units (25.6%)
- TOFAŞ: 4,912 units (7.5%)

### Commercial Vehicles
- Ford Otosan: 38,464 units (32.6% of all vehicles)
- OYAK Renault: 0 units (cars only)
- TOFAŞ (Pick-ups): 8,377 units
- HYUNDAI (Commercial): 0 units

### Total Production by Company (February 2026)
- Ford Otosan: 38,464 units
- OYAK Renault: 30,006 units
- TOYOTA: 16,701 units
- TOFAŞ: 13,289 units
- HYUNDAI: 13,700 units
- M.Benz Türk: 2,222 units
- OTOKAR: 416 units
- KARSAN: 99 units
- TEMSA: 284 units
- A.I.O.S.: 530 units
- MAN Türkiye: 326 units
- HATTAT Traktör: 44 units
- TÜRK Traktör: 1,758 units
- **TOTAL: 117,839 units**

## January-February 2026 Cumulative Performance

### Two-Month Year-on-Year Changes (Jan-Feb 2026 vs Jan-Feb 2025)

| Vehicle Type | 1-2 / 2025 | 1-2 / 2026 | YoY Change | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Cars | 141,504 | 120,823 | -20,681 | -14.6% |
| Heavy Trucks | 3,200 | 4,619 | +1,419 | +44.3% |
| Light Trucks | 465 | 657 | +192 | +41.3% |
| Pick-Up Vehicles | 58,083 | 70,086 | +12,003 | +20.7% |
| Buses | 1,652 | 2,001 | +349 | +21.1% |
| Minibuses | 14,400 | 16,203 | +1,803 | +12.5% |
| Midibuses | 722 | 895 | +173 | +24.0% |
| **Total Motor Vehicles** | **220,026** | **215,284** | **-4,742** | **-2.2%** |
| Farm Tractors | 5,357 | 3,419 | -1,938 | -36.2% |
| **Grand Total** | **225,383** | **218,703** | -6,680 | -3.0% |

## Capacity Utilization

### February 2026

| Vehicle Type | Capacity | Production | Utilization % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Vehicles | 167,444 | 111,426 | 66.5% |
| Trucks | 4,983 | 3,089 | 62.0% |
| Buses | 1,486 | 1,008 | 67.8% |
| Midibuses | 705 | 514 | 72.9% |
| Tractors | 6,250 | 1,802 | 28.8% |
| **TOTAL** | **180,868** | **117,839** | **65.2%** |

### January-February 2026

| Vehicle Type | Capacity | Production | Utilization % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Vehicles | 334,888 | 207,112 | 61.8% |
| Trucks | 9,966 | 5,276 | 52.9% |
| Buses | 2,972 | 2,001 | 67.3% |
| Midibuses | 1,410 | 895 | 63.5% |
| Tractors | 12,500 | 3,419 | 27.4% |
| **TOTAL** | **361,736** | **218,703** | **60.5%** |

## Key Observations

1. **Total Motor Vehicles Growth**: February 2026 saw a modest 0.6% year-on-year increase in total motor vehicle production to 116,037 units.

2. **Passenger Car Decline**: Passenger car production fell significantly by 12.3% year-on-year to 65,319 units in February, representing the weak point in the market.

3. **Commercial Vehicle Strength**: Commercial vehicles showed strong performance, with:
   - Light trucks surging +58.1% YoY
   - Pick-up vehicles up +27.0% YoY
   - Heavy trucks up +27.9% YoY

4. **Tractor Production Drop**: Farm tractor production declined sharply by 34.1% to 1,802 units.

5. **Cumulative Two-Month Performance**: For January-February 2026, the automotive industry registered a -3.0% year-on-year decline in total production, with significant weakness in passenger cars (-14.6%) offset partially by strength in commercial vehicles.

6. **Capacity Utilization**: February showed 65.2% capacity utilization overall, with light vehicles at 66.5%, buses at 67.8%, and tractor production notably underutilized at 28.8%.

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**Source Document**: Otomotiv Sanayii Üretim Bülteni 2 / 2026  
**Published**: 16 March 2026  
**Data Period**: February 2026  
**Organization**: OSD (Otomotiv Sanayii Derneği / Automotive Manufacturers Association of Turkey)