Company:Karsan
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Headquarters | Akçalar, Bursa, Turkey, Turkey |
Key people | İnan Kıraç (Chairman) Jan Nahum (Executive Board Member) Murat Selek (CEO) |
| Products | Automobiles, commercial vehicles |
| Revenue | $480 Million USD (2013) |
| Parent | Kıraça Group |
| Website | karsan |
Karsan (Turkish: Karsan Otomotiv Sanayii ve Ticaret A.Ş.) is a Turkish commercial vehicles manufacturer, based in Akçalar, Nilüfer, Bursa Province.
History
Karsan was founded in 1966 in Bursa, Turkey, to produce light commercial vehicles. Koç Group assumed management control of the company between 1979-1998. Later on Kıraça Group took over the company in 1998 by acquiring the majority of the shares under the leadership of İnan Kıraç.[1]
Karsan, owned by 100% Turkish capital, produces and sells Peugeot light commercial vehicles under a licensing agreement with the French manufacturer, as well as the Fiat Ducato and its rebadged version the Peugeot Boxer.[2] In addition to these, Karsan produces and sells special vehicles such as ambulances, taxis, patrol vehicles and 4x4s.
Karsan also has cooperations with Hyundai for light trucks manufacture, with Renault Trucks for long-distance trailer-trucks and with BredaMenarinibus for bus manufacture.[2]
Karsan's V-1 was one of three finalists, alongside the Ford Transit Connect and Nissan NV200, for New York City 's Taxi of Tomorrow. The Nissan NV200 was announced the winning model on May 3, 2011.[3]
At the end of 2010, the J9 Premier minibus was replaced with the Karsan J10, available in three body versions- with 14, 17 or 20 seats, and powered by a Euro 4 common rail 2,3 liter diesel engine of Iveco origin.[4] At the end of 2013, the J10 minibus has been replaced by the Karsan Jest.[5]
Current models
- Peugeot Partner (1997–present)
- Peugeot Boxer (2001–unknown)
- Fiat Ducato (2001–unknown)
- Hyundai Truck (2007–present)
- Citroën Berlingo (2008–present)
- Renault Premium (2008–present)
- Renault Kerax (2009–present)
- BredaMenarinibus Vivacity (2010–present)
- BredaMenarinibus Avancity (2010–present)
- Karsan V-1 (prototype)
- Karsan Jest (2013–present)
- Karsan Atak (2014–present)
- Karsan Star (2014–present)
- Hyundai H350 (2015–present)
Former models
- Peugeot J9 (1981–2006)
- Karsan J9 Premier (2006–2010)
- Karsan J10 (2010–2015)
See also
- List of automobile manufacturers
- List of Turkish companies
References
- ↑ "Corporate". Karsan. http://en.karsan.com.tr/about-us/detail.aspx?SectionID=3v%2b%2fD%2fTBUaY4dbxrCBw6Ug%3d%3d&ContentID=S93Hket0uqWHeEiEdq2hgw%3d%3d. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Timeline". Karsan. http://en.karsan.com.tr/about-us/history.aspx?SectionID=boqd4PKv%2b2WValt7LHPA7A%3d%3d&ContentID=oIMHOXE5Hs2o%2fRwqTKc9Ag%3d%3d. Retrieved 2011-10-27.
- ↑ Gross, Samantha (2011-05-03). "NYC taxis to get suburban look, Japanese nameplate". Associated Press. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/NYC-taxis-to-get-suburban-apf-1534459713.html?x=0&.v=5.[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
- ↑ Fournol, Bernard (2010-10-15). "Karsan J10: lointain Peugeot pour le Bosphore" (in French). Le blog auto. http://www.leblogauto.com/2010/10/karsan-j10-lointain-peugeot-pour-le-bosphore.html.
- ↑ [1]
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