Automobile Craiova
Automobile Craiova S.A. is a Romanian automotive company historically known for the production of Oltcit vehicles and its subsequent partnership with Daewoo. Following the acquisition of the facility by Ford Motor Company in 2008, the entity operates as a subsidiary focused on automotive manufacturing within Romania.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Romania
HQ City
Craiova
Founded
1976
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
RO
Ultimate Parent
Ford Motor Company
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1976
Establishment
The company was established as a joint venture between the Romanian state and Citroën to produce Oltcit vehicles.
1994
Daewoo Partnership
Daewoo Motor acquired a stake in the company, rebranding it as Daewoo Automobile Craiova.
2008
Ford Acquisition
Ford Motor Company acquired a majority stake in the facility, subsequently renaming it Ford Romania.