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Great Britain will tax electric cars based on the kilometers traveled, starting in 2028

Great Britain will tax electric cars based on the kilometers traveled, starting in 2028

Electric vehicle owners in the UK will pay a mileage-based tax starting in April 2028 to compensate for the decrease in revenue from fuel taxes. The British government has confirmed…

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NYT: The german auto industry, one of the pillars of national pride, is shaking

NYT: The german auto industry, one of the pillars of national pride, is shaking

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"

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…

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Romania's car production risks falling below 500,000 vehicles for the first time since 2022

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…

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Volkswagen to Cut Up to Half Its Models as Chinese Rivals Take the Lead

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…

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The US auto market could shrink significantly

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…

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The new Dacia Spring will be built in the EU to avoid import tariffs on Chinese-made 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…

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Volkswagen to slash nearly 20,000 jobs in Germany amid major restructuring push

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…

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What the first electric Ferrari looks like: It can hit 310 km/h and comes with a “special” sound (Photos & Video)

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,…

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Dacia bosses: “Romania is the only market where we’re not growing”; Rabla uncertainty slows sales

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…

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A Tesla car took control and broke through the railcrossing arms directly into the path of an oncoming train (Video)

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…

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Renault is laying off nearly 2,500 employees due to competition from China

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…

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Electric car registrations rise 150% as market gains momentum

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…

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Dacia Scales Back Output After 22 Years, Plans 1,200 Layoffs

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…

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The USA eliminates the start-stop system from cars. Why the Trump administration declared it "officially dead"

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…

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Ferrari unveils Luce, its first 100% electric model (Photo & Video)

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…

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After Romania and France, Dacia sales have plummeted in two other major markets in Europe

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…

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Tesla discontinues Model X and S vehicles as Elon Musk pivots to robotics

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…

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Competition Council Slaps €25 Million Fines on Dacia and Renault

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…

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BYD has surpassed Tesla and has become the world's largest electric car manufacturer

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…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Six months of war with Iran: Trump pays a political price as US weapons stocks run low for other crises
Six months of war with Iran: Trump pays a political price as US weapons stocks run low for other crises
Gabriela Pleș
Iceland looks to the EU again as Trump looms: The referendum that could thaw accession talks
Iceland looks to the EU again as Trump looms: The referendum that could thaw accession talks
Gabriela Pleș
Russia’s “hybrid war” in Europe is looking less and less hybrid. How far has the confrontation with Moscow gone?
Russia’s “hybrid war” in Europe is looking less and less hybrid. How far has the confrontation with Moscow gone?
Has the Third World War already begun?
Has the Third World War already begun?
CIA chief secretly traveled to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO. Trump tells a different story, Kremlin dismisses „horror stories”
CIA chief secretly traveled to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO. Trump tells a different story, Kremlin dismisses „horror stories”
Gabriela Pleș
Europe pays the price for Strait of Hormuz crisis: Four EU countries face nearly €41 billion in extra costs, but clean energy cushions the blow
Europe pays the price for Strait of Hormuz crisis: Four EU countries face nearly €41 billion in extra costs, but clean energy cushions the blow
Gabriela Pleș
Why the CIA chief went to Moscow: A sign that Putin is becoming increasingly dangerous
Why the CIA chief went to Moscow: A sign that Putin is becoming increasingly dangerous
Vladimir Putin mărește din nou miza într-un război pe care l-a pierdut
Putin may be preparing a new escalation in Ukraine. The scenario under discussion in the Kremlin after peace talks stalled
Hegseth purges Pentagon’s top brass. US military faces leadership crisis
Hegseth purges Pentagon’s top brass. US military faces leadership crisis
Trump will need China for his new economic war against Iran. Good luck getting Xi on side
Trump will need China for his new economic war against Iran. Good luck getting Xi on side
BUSINESS
Moody’s warns Romania over stalled Salary Law: Recovery funds at risk as fiscal pressures grow. Nazare: “It’s a credibility issue”
Moody’s warns Romania over stalled Salary Law: Recovery funds at risk as fiscal pressures grow. Nazare: “It’s a credibility issue”
How much can bad tax advice from ChatGPT cost you?
How much can bad tax advice from ChatGPT cost you?
Romania’s recovery plan funding is running out, with 86 km of motorway still unfinished. Who will pay to complete the work?
Romania’s recovery plan funding is running out, with 86 km of motorway still unfinished. Who will pay to complete the work?
Consumers threaten to sue ANRE, accusing new rules of weakening their rights and favoring suppliers
Consumers threaten to sue ANRE, accusing new rules of weakening their rights and favoring suppliers
The largest solar park in Europe is being built in Romania: It will provide energy for nearly one million people
The largest solar park in Europe is being built in Romania: It will provide energy for nearly one million people
The United States imposes 50% tariffs on some Canadian products. Ottawa will respond „dollar for dollar”
The United States imposes 50% tariffs on some Canadian products. Ottawa will respond „dollar for dollar”
POLITICS
Everyone accepted the loss, no one took the blame: How the Salary Law was buried under accusations and impossible calculations
Everyone accepted the loss, no one took the blame: How the Salary Law was buried under accusations and impossible calculations
Nicușor Dan spreads blame for Salary Law failure: PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR „jointly accepted” loss of €770 million in recovery funds
Nicușor Dan spreads blame for Salary Law failure: PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR „jointly accepted” loss of €770 million in recovery funds
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
The leader of the EPP, Manfred Weber, provides clarifications after asking the EC to block Romania’s 770 million euro milestone.
The leader of the EPP, Manfred Weber, provides clarifications after asking the EC to block Romania’s 770 million euro milestone.
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Claudiu Năsui
Claudiu Năsui nominated for ministerial post in Moldova, to give up Romanian parliament seat
Salary Law still not ready. PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR leaders summoned to Cotroceni for new round of talks on Thursday (sources)
Salary Law still not ready. PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR leaders summoned to Cotroceni for new round of talks on Thursday (sources)
Liberal leader accuses PSD of „politically executing” Fritz, says PNL and USR will run together in next elections
Liberal leader accuses PSD of „politically executing” Fritz, says PNL and USR will run together in next elections
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