TEMSA, a technology giant based in Adana, started 2026 with a strong showing in the European market. The company delivered a massive fleet of 65 vehicles to Ireland, Italy, and Portugal. Portugal was the star of the exports; with the delivery of a fleet of 10 electric LD SB E vehicles to the country, the number of TEMSA branded vehicles on Portuguese roads reached 250.
The Turkish automotive industry continues to lead Europe's green transformation. TEMSA, operating as a partnership between Sabancı Holding and PPF Group, is aggressively increasing its market share in Western Europe with its vision of becoming the "preferred mobility brand." Agreements signed in the last quarter of 2025 have translated into tangible success in the first days of 2026. The company has accelerated its growth in Europe by delivering 49 new buses to Ireland, 10 to Portugal, and 6 to Italy.
The Electric Revolution in Portugal and the Delivery of the “250th Vehicle”
Portugal forms the most strategic link in this delivery package. TEMSA exported all 10 vehicles to the country., “"Europe's first electric intercity bus"” bearing the title of LD SB E He created it from his model.
This delivery represents two critical milestones for TEMSA:
- First Export: This shipment was made to the Portuguese market. first LD SB E It was recorded as a sale.
- Market Domination: With the delivery of these 10 vehicles, the number of TEMSA branded vehicles serving on Portuguese roads has reached [number]. It reached 250. Vehicles designed with Turkish engineering in mind have become an indispensable part of Portugal's public transport ecosystem.
Sicilian Tourism Entrusted to Turkish Buses
TEMSA's dominance is also strengthening on Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean. With the latest delivery of 6 vehicles to the Italian market, the total TEMSA vehicle fleet on the island has reached [number missing]. 206 units It rose.
The new vehicles will be used in Sicily's world-famous tourist center. Taormina’It was announced that they will provide service in [location]. The preference for Turkish buses in a region with challenging geographical conditions once again proves the durability and performance of the vehicles.
A massive fleet of 49 ships to Ireland.
The largest leg of TEMSA's European expansion, in terms of volume, was Ireland. Delivering 49 vehicles to the country in a single shipment, TEMSA strengthened its position in the island market with its high-tech and user-friendly vehicles.
CEO Evren Güzel: “We are the Preferred Mobility Brand”
Evaluating this triple landing in Europe TEMSA CEO Evren Güzel, The article points out that the company has risen from being just a manufacturer to becoming "a preferred mobility brand.".
Güzel summarizes their strategies with these words:
These deliveries we made in December are the clearest indication of our commitment to growth in Europe. The 'Bus of the Year' award we received in Ireland proves that we are on the right track. With our wide product range, customer-focused solutions and intelligent flexibility, we continue to contribute to Türkiye's value-added exports.
Having delivered 140,000 vehicles to 70 countries around the world to date, TEMSA continues to offer the technology from its Adana factory to global markets without slowing down in 2026.
