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Renault intends to eliminate 3,000 administrative positions

Renault intends to eliminate 3,000 administrative positions

The French car manufacturer Renault plans to eliminate approximately 3,000 positions worldwide through a voluntary departure program targeting support functions. The measure is part of a cost-saving plan called „Arrow,”…

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Rabla 2025 starts on Monday. Car manufacturers criticize the program and ask for more money for electric cars

Rabla 2025 starts on Monday. Car manufacturers criticize the program and ask for more money for electric cars

The government approved, on Thursday, the budget of the 2025 Rabla Auto Program and the list of priority projects funded from the Environmental Fund. The program will start on Monday,…

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Volkswagen launches monthly subscription that boosts engine power

Volkswagen launches monthly subscription that boosts engine power

The German car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) has introduced a subscription for customers in the UK who want to increase the power of some of its electric cars. Those who purchase…

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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Ilie Bolojan, Sorin Grindeanu, România
Grindeanu has a plan – to destroy Bolojan
Emilian Isailă
Militari SUA
The Americans are leaving! Why the strategic partnership no longer works in Trump’s mandate
Emilian Isailă
The sanctions imposed by Trump are not a slap, but a real blow to Russia’s war economy
The sanctions imposed by Trump are not a slap, but a real blow to Russia’s war economy
Gabriela Pleș
Why are Romanians easily deceived by conspiracy theories?
Why are Romanians easily deceived by conspiracy theories?
Emilian Isailă
Mihaela Ciochină, judecătoare CCR
Laura Ștefan, Expert Forum: It is hard to understand why two postponements were needed for the Constitutional Court judges to find that a 30-day deadline was not respected – Interview
Emilian Isailă
Emilian Isailă, editor
Why did Nicușor Dan link corruption to Russia’s hybrid attack?
Emilian Isailă
Instrucție militari rezerviști România
An exercise to mobilize conscripted soldiers from Ceaușescu’s era sparked fear, perplexity, but also brought about a significant change
Emilian Isailă
Călin Georgescu, România
Why it’s important to find out who invented it and where it comes from – Video analysis
Emilian Isailă
The embarrassing cancellation of the Arab summit by Putin reveals a reality that the Kremlin hesitates to admit
The embarrassing cancellation of the Arab summit by Putin reveals a reality that the Kremlin hesitates to admit
Irina Olteanu
Comparing Trump to Kissinger is wrong. Rather, he is more like Taylor Swift
Comparing Trump to Kissinger is wrong. Rather, he is more like Taylor Swift
BUSINESS
Lukoil has found a buyer for its foreign assets, including Romania
Lukoil has found a buyer for its foreign assets, including Romania
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Warning from Brussels to the Government: Bold measures must be taken. Bolojan promises fiscal discipline
Warning from Brussels to the Government: Bold measures must be taken. Bolojan promises fiscal discipline
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
The United States and China are close to reaching an agreement on exports of rare earths and soybeans
The United States and China are close to reaching an agreement on exports of rare earths and soybeans
Germany abandons nuclear energy and demolishes the towers of a nuclear power plant (Video)
Germany abandons nuclear energy and demolishes the towers of a nuclear power plant (Video)
Why China is winning the trade war: Trump strikes, but Xi responds more effectively
Why China is winning the trade war: Trump strikes, but Xi responds more effectively
Consumers accuse the state of wanting to stop their solar panels: It’s as if someone decided to turn off the light bulb in every Romanian’s house
Consumers accuse the state of wanting to stop their solar panels: It’s as if someone decided to turn off the light bulb in every Romanian’s house
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
POLITICS
What role Bolojan reserved for Oana Gheorghiu in the Government: No one donates millions of euros to a project they do not believe in
What role Bolojan reserved for Oana Gheorghiu in the Government: No one donates millions of euros to a project they do not believe in
Kelemen Hunor, about the scandal regarding judges’ pensions: They have targeted me. They shot at the pianist
Kelemen Hunor, about the scandal regarding judges’ pensions: They have targeted me. They shot at the pianist
Nicușor Dan says he is ready to appoint Sorin Grindeanu as Prime Minister in 2027
Nicușor Dan says he is ready to appoint Sorin Grindeanu as Prime Minister in 2027
Alexandru Munteanu, the new Prime Minister of Moldova. Maia Sandu entrusted him with the mission of preparing the country for EU accession
Alexandru Munteanu, the new Prime Minister of Moldova. Maia Sandu entrusted him with the mission of preparing the country for EU accession
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
George Simion definitively loses the trial in which he is accused of ties to Moscow: „He is a danger to Romania”
George Simion definitively loses the trial in which he is accused of ties to Moscow: „He is a danger to Romania”
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Judges’ pension reform: The coalition has not reached a common point of view. The government is awaiting the reasoning of the Constitutional Court
Judges’ pension reform: The coalition has not reached a common point of view. The government is awaiting the reasoning of the Constitutional Court
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