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The road tax will increase starting September 1st

The road tax will increase starting September 1st

The Romanian government significantly increases the toll for car vignettes, starting from September 1, 2025, according to a draft law published by the Ministry of Finance. The measure is part…

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Auto production in the UK at the lowest level in the last 75 years. Tariffs imposed by Trump hit the industry

Auto production in the UK at the lowest level in the last 75 years. Tariffs imposed by Trump hit the industry

Car production in the United Kingdom recorded the most significant drop in the last 75 years in May, according to data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders…

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Alarming Report: Children are definite victims of tall SUVs, which are becoming the preferred choice for drivers in Europe

Alarming Report: Children are definite victims of tall SUVs, which are becoming the preferred choice for drivers in Europe

SUVs with high front ends are more prone to accidents involving pedestrians, especially children. However, such cars are increasingly being sold in Europe. The height of the bonnets of new…

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Volvo Cars is laying off 3,000 employees due to the crisis in the automotive industry

Volvo Cars is laying off 3,000 employees due to the crisis in the automotive industry

Swedish car manufacturer Volvo Cars announced on Monday that it will cut approximately 3,000 jobs as part of a major cost-efficiency plan in the midst of a challenging period for…

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Two regions in Romania, among the areas with the fewest cars in the EU

Two regions in Romania, among the areas with the fewest cars in the EU

In 2023, out of the 10 regions in the European Union with the lowest motorization rate, two were from Romania. The two regions in Romania are North-East (327) and South-Muntenia…

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Why Europe is reconsidering its bold plan to eliminate petrol and diesel cars

Why Europe is reconsidering its bold plan to eliminate petrol and diesel cars

Just four years ago, the European continent bet on an electric car revolution that was believed to be both environmentally friendly and profitable. European Union political leaders then proposed banning…

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The Chinese are launching a luxury rival for Porsche and Mercedes. How the new Denza Z car from BYD looks (Photo)

The Chinese are launching a luxury rival for Porsche and Mercedes. How the new Denza Z car from BYD looks (Photo)

The Chinese automotive giant BYD has already surpassed Tesla in electric vehicle sales, and now it is turning its attention to the luxury sports car segment. BYD unveiled the Denza…

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The Chinese car manufacturer Elon Musk mocked has surpassed Tesla's sales

The Chinese car manufacturer Elon Musk mocked has surpassed Tesla's sales

The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD (Build Your Dream) reported higher revenues in 2024 than its rival Tesla. The Shenzhen-based company announced that revenues increased by 29%, reaching 107 billion…

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Ford Romania has launched the first fully electric models (Video)

Ford Romania has launched the first fully electric models (Video)

Ford Otosan factory in Craiova marked on Friday the delivery of the first electric vehicles manufactured in Romania, destined for customers in Europe, including the three models – Puma Gen-E,…

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Dacia will produce an electric car in Europe for the first time. It will cost less than 18,000 euros

Dacia will produce an electric car in Europe for the first time. It will cost less than 18,000 euros

Dacia will produce, for the first time in Europe, an electric car. It was developed in just 16 months, and the price will start at 18,000 euros or even less.…

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Premiere in Europe: The city testing a self-driving taxi (Video)

Premiere in Europe: The city testing a self-driving taxi (Video)

Brescia becomes the first European city to experiment with an autonomous car-sharing service. An electric Fiat 500 can come to the customer on its own, take them to their destination,…

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"The godfather of electric cars": How China is shaping the market and why hybrids are the "road to hell"

"The godfather of electric cars": How China is shaping the market and why hybrids are the "road to hell"

Andy Palmer earned the nickname „EV godfather” after developing the Nissan Leaf, the world’s first mass-produced electric car. He says that Chinese electric vehicles offer a remarkable value-for-money ratio, but…

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Ford is laying off 14% of its European workforce

Ford is laying off 14% of its European workforce

Ford announced on Wednesday that it will cut approximately 14% of its European workforce, following significant losses in recent years due to weak demand for electric vehicles (EVs), lack of…

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Romania sees the biggest drop in electric car sales in the EU

Romania sees the biggest drop in electric car sales in the EU

Romania has recorded the largest decline in full-electric car sales in the European Union from January to September. Sales plummeted in September. Hybrid car sales reached 32.8% of the market…

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The Guardian: China cannibalizes the auto market in Europe, and the giants on the continent are starting to capitulate and collaborate with the invader

The Guardian: China cannibalizes the auto market in Europe, and the giants on the continent are starting to capitulate and collaborate with the invader

The issues Volkswagen is facing are raising increasing doubts about the future of the European sector, as cheap electric vehicle imports rise. But instead of fighting together, some of the…

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The European Union imposes tariffs of up to 45% on imports of electric cars from China. How Romania voted

The European Union imposes tariffs of up to 45% on imports of electric cars from China. How Romania voted

The European Commission has announced that the proposal to impose customs duties of up to 45% on electric cars imported from China has received the necessary support from the member…

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What is the new Trojan horse that the United States fears and how does it work

What is the new Trojan horse that the United States fears and how does it work

The White House announced last week a plan to ban the sale or import of connected vehicles containing hardware and software elements that could be produced in China or Russia,…

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Hungary once again against the EU: No taxes on cars from China

Hungary once again against the EU: No taxes on cars from China

Hungary will vote against the European Union’s imposition of customs duties on Chinese electric cars, announced the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday.„Hungary opposes customs duties, will vote against…

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World Premiere: The Country with More Electric Cars than Gasoline Ones

World Premiere: The Country with More Electric Cars than Gasoline Ones

Norway says that electric cars now outnumber gasoline cars, a significant step towards completely phasing out fossil fuel cars by 2025. Norway has achieved a global first, now having more…

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Romanians cannot afford a used car even with the salary for an entire year

Romanians cannot afford a used car even with the salary for an entire year

A car is quite a costly acquisition, so every driver carefully considers how much it would be reasonable to spend on a vehicle. The auto data company carVertical conducted a…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
The bizarre behavior of Trump reignites fears about his mental health. An expert sends him to a psychiatrist (Video)
The bizarre behavior of Trump reignites fears about his mental health. An expert sends him to a psychiatrist (Video)
Irina Olteanu
Emilian Isailă, editor
Error in strategy. Why was Nicușor Dan or Ilie Bolojan needed in Broșteni
Emilian Isailă
Politico: Summer of resignations in Spain due to dishonest CVs. Why do politicians want to show they have degrees?
Politico: Summer of resignations in Spain due to dishonest CVs. Why do politicians want to show they have degrees?
David Popovici, România
David Popovici has a plan for Romania. To save it!
Emilian Isailă
10 mistakes Putin made in the war in Ukraine
10 mistakes Putin made in the war in Ukraine
The silencing of American media: From Washington Post to CBS, companies are giving in to Trump
The silencing of American media: From Washington Post to CBS, companies are giving in to Trump
Bogdana Boga
Consiliul Superior al Magistraturii, România
A long and complicated road to reducing special pensions. CSM attacks Bolojan. CCR will have the final say
Emilian Isailă
Emilian Isailă, editor
Ilie Bolojan, caught off guard by the PSD octopus
Emilian Isailă
Claudiu Năsui, deputat USR
Claudiu Năsui: PNDL was one of the areas where real cuts needed to be made. But no party really wants to stop the transfer of money from the center to the mayor
Emilian Isailă
What is cognitive warfare – How the mind can be a battlefield, without bombs, but with real victims
What is cognitive warfare – How the mind can be a battlefield, without bombs, but with real victims
BUSINESS
European brands are resorting to an obscure customs clause to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed by Trump
European brands are resorting to an obscure customs clause to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed by Trump
The translation of the text is: AI Stars, „hunted” like sports celebrities: Young people negotiating salaries of 250 million dollars
The translation of the text is: AI Stars, „hunted” like sports celebrities: Young people negotiating salaries of 250 million dollars
Toni Dumitru
Economist: There are too few children in Germany, people should retire at the age of 69
Economist: There are too few children in Germany, people should retire at the age of 69
How China took electric cars, lithium batteries, and solar panels from America’s hands
How China took electric cars, lithium batteries, and solar panels from America’s hands
Blockage in the approval of American exports: Thousands of requests are left hanging due to bureaucratic chaos
Blockage in the approval of American exports: Thousands of requests are left hanging due to bureaucratic chaos
7 American Products Manufactured in Europe That Will Be Hit by Trump’s Tariffs
7 American Products Manufactured in Europe That Will Be Hit by Trump’s Tariffs
POLITICS
The first voice in the Government firmly rejecting the idea of bribery, in contrast to the hesitations of Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan (Video)
The first voice in the Government firmly rejecting the idea of bribery, in contrast to the hesitations of Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan (Video)
Bogdana Boga
Nicușor Dan says it is absurd for a magistrate’s pension to be higher than the salary. Attack on CSM: What’s with this mess? (Video)
Nicușor Dan says it is absurd for a magistrate’s pension to be higher than the salary. Attack on CSM: What’s with this mess? (Video)
Irina Olteanu
An important PSD leader, „at war” with Grindeanu: If he becomes president, I no longer see myself in the party
An important PSD leader, „at war” with Grindeanu: If he becomes president, I no longer see myself in the party
Nicușor Dan has promulgated the first package of fiscal measures. What does he say about the next one
Nicușor Dan has promulgated the first package of fiscal measures. What does he say about the next one
Bolojan and Rogobete announce healthcare reform: Larger budget, but salary based on performance. No co-pay at private facilities and strict penalties for fictitious reimbursements
Bolojan and Rogobete announce healthcare reform: Larger budget, but salary based on performance. No co-pay at private facilities and strict penalties for fictitious reimbursements
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Nicușor Dan, for the german press: The secret services did not get involved enough in the 2024 elections. I wish for the unification with the Republic of Moldova
Nicușor Dan, for the german press: The secret services did not get involved enough in the 2024 elections. I wish for the unification with the Republic of Moldova
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