German car manufacturers are grappling with the burden of American customs tariffs, competition with China, and a challenging transition to electric vehicles. Chinese companies are also making mistakes, but fewer,…
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The manual gearbox is on its way out. But for gearshift fans, automatic transmission cars lack "soul"
Driving a manual transmission car is becoming a dying art, and hopes of a comeback have been shattered. With the rise of electric and autonomous vehicles, only a few die-hard…
Romania's car production risks falling below 500,000 vehicles for the first time since 2022
Car production in Romania continues to decline, and if the pace from the first half of the year is maintained, the auto industry could drop below the threshold of 500,000…
Volkswagen to Cut Up to Half Its Models as Chinese Rivals Take the Lead
The German group Volkswagen has announced that it will reduce the number of models it produces by up to 50% in an extensive restructuring plan aimed at cutting costs and…
The US auto market could shrink significantly
The American auto industry is heading towards one of the most challenging periods in decades, analysts warn. Ten years ago, the United States set a record of 17.6 million cars…
The new Dacia Spring will be built in the EU to avoid import tariffs on Chinese-made cars
Dacia will launch in the second half of the year the new Spring, the manufacturer’s first electric car made in Europe and set to be released in the latter part…
Volkswagen to slash nearly 20,000 jobs in Germany amid major restructuring push
Volkswagen is entering a new phase of harsh restructuring in Germany, with nearly 20,000 jobs set to be cut by the end of the year, as part of an extensive…
What the first electric Ferrari looks like: It can hit 310 km/h and comes with a “special” sound (Photos & Video)
Ferrari a prezentat oficial primul său model complet electric, un pas istoric pentru constructorul italian care încearcă să redefinească ideea de supercar într-o industrie aflată în plină transformare. Noul model,…
Dacia bosses: “Romania is the only market where we’re not growing”; Rabla uncertainty slows sales
The auto market in Romania is going through one of the most challenging periods in recent years, and Dacia, the most important local producer, is directly feeling the impact. Company…
A Tesla car took control and broke through the railcrossing arms directly into the path of an oncoming train (Video)
A driver in the United States came face to face with death after his Tesla took control at a railroad crossing. The car broke through the railcrossing arms as a…
Renault is laying off nearly 2,500 employees due to competition from China
The French car manufacturer Renault will globally reduce its engineering workforce by 15% – 20% over the next two years, a spokesperson announced on Tuesday, in an effort to become…
Electric car registrations rise 150% as market gains momentum
The auto market in Romania continues to electrify at an accelerated pace. In March 2026, 100% electric cars reached a market share of 6.5%, compared to just 2.8% in the…
Dacia Scales Back Output After 22 Years, Plans 1,200 Layoffs
The Dacia Automobile Union (SAD) warns on Friday that this year there will be a decrease in production at the Mioveni plant, after more than two decades, with significant staff…
The USA eliminates the start-stop system from cars. Why the Trump administration declared it "officially dead"
The auto start-stop system has been eliminated in the United States. The decision is part of the Trump Administration’s strategy to cancel or modify the environmental standards imposed by the…
Ferrari unveils Luce, its first 100% electric model (Photo & Video)
The first fully electric model in Ferrari’s history is called Luce. The Italian manufacturer revealed some details about the new car, with an interior design inspired by aviation. Ferrari announced…
After Romania and France, Dacia sales have plummeted in two other major markets in Europe
After substantial increases in recent months, Dacia reports massive declines in two more major markets in Europe: Germany and Spain. So far, Romania and France have seen significant drops for…
Tesla discontinues Model X and S vehicles as Elon Musk pivots to robotics
In the clearest signal yet that Tesla is moving away from the electric car business, CEO Elon Musk announced to investors that production of the Model X SUV and the…
Competition Council Slaps €25 Million Fines on Dacia and Renault
The Competition Council in Romania has fined eight automotive companies a total of 163.71 million lei (over 32 million euros) for participating in an anti-competitive agreement aimed at dividing the…
BYD has surpassed Tesla and has become the world's largest electric car manufacturer
Chinese automaker BYD has become the largest electric car producer after surpassing Tesla on Friday. Tesla lost its top position after a customer revolt against Elon Musk’s right-wing policies and…
The country in Europe where almost 100% of new cars sold in 2025 were electric
Classic engine cars are becoming a rarity in one of the Nordic countries in Europe. By 2025, almost all newly sold cars were electric. The automotive market in Norway surpassed…