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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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The country in Europe where almost 100% of new cars sold in 2025 were electric

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…

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Electric cars are no longer the absolute priority: the EU relaxes the ban on traditional engines, Ford and Volkswagen change their strategy

Electric cars are no longer the absolute priority: the EU relaxes the ban on traditional engines, Ford and Volkswagen change their strategy

The global automotive industry is entering a tough recalibration phase, amid slowing demand for electric vehicles, financial pressures, and shifts in public policy. The European Union is preparing a significant…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Tell me who you trust, and I’ll tell you how you vote: Trust in doctors, teachers and vaccines varies by political preference
Tell me who you trust, and I’ll tell you how you vote: Trust in doctors, teachers and vaccines varies by political preference
New US escalation in Iran makes Trump’s endgame vacuum more urgent
New US escalation in Iran makes Trump’s endgame vacuum more urgent
What Britain’s new leader is learning from Donald Trump
What Britain’s new leader is learning from Donald Trump
NATO military chief: We will make sure any Russian attack costs more than Russia could ever gain. What he said about Ukraine and the US military presence in Europe
NATO military chief: We will make sure any Russian attack costs more than Russia could ever gain. What he said about Ukraine and the US military presence in Europe
Cracks emerge in Putin’s camp as pro-war voices turn against the Kremlin
Cracks emerge in Putin’s camp as pro-war voices turn against the Kremlin
Gabriela Pleș
În mandatul lui Klaus Iohannis, Lia Savonea a dezvoltat un mecanism de închidere a dosarelor de corupție pe baza prescrierii faptelor
Lia Savonea, a new defeat at the European Court. What does this mean for corruption in Romania?
Emilian Isailă
What the documents declassified by Trump say – and don’t say – about alleged election fraud
What the documents declassified by Trump say – and don’t say – about alleged election fraud
Gabriela Pleș
CNN: Why Trump’s speech on election fraud could be a warning sign for the 2026 elections
CNN: Why Trump’s speech on election fraud could be a warning sign for the 2026 elections
George Simion, un lider politic cu interdicție de intrare în Republica Moldova și Ucraina, a făcut tot posibilul să piardă alegerile prezidențiale deși era favorit
Why AUR will not get 40% in the elections. Why won’t it even get 30?
Emilian Isailă
Why Russian Tankers Are Burning in the Sea of Azov – and What Ukraine Is Trying to Achieve
Why Russian Tankers Are Burning in the Sea of Azov – and What Ukraine Is Trying to Achieve
BUSINESS
Land Registry outage changes rules for EU-funded solar projects
Land Registry outage changes rules for EU-funded solar projects
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Oil tops $100 a barrel again as Middle East tensions escalate
Oil tops $100 a barrel again as Middle East tensions escalate
EU agrees to watered-down Russia sanctions amid Greek resistance
EU agrees to watered-down Russia sanctions amid Greek resistance
The Iran war’s big oil mystery: No one seems to want it
The Iran war’s big oil mystery: No one seems to want it
Fuel prices rise again after Black Sea attacks and Kazakh oil supply concerns
Fuel prices rise again after Black Sea attacks and Kazakh oil supply concerns
Trump hits Canada with new 50% tariffs, cites „discrimination” against US products
Trump hits Canada with new 50% tariffs, cites „discrimination” against US products
POLITICS
First resignation from Moldova’s new government comes just three days after taking office
First resignation from Moldova’s new government comes just three days after taking office
Merz sends strong message to Trump administration: Stay out of Germany’s elections
Merz sends strong message to Trump administration: Stay out of Germany’s elections
Ilie Bolojan, România
Bolojan has broken the record: He has the longest-serving interim government since the Revolution
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Ciucu says suspension of PNL congress resolutions shows „the system is working”: „Certain buttons are pushed at key moments”
Ciucu says suspension of PNL congress resolutions shows „the system is working”: „Certain buttons are pushed at key moments”
When does Nicușor Dan expect Romania to have a new government? „The answer is not with me, it’s with the parties”
When does Nicușor Dan expect Romania to have a new government? „The answer is not with me, it’s with the parties”
Nicușor Dan defends Grindeanu’s PNRR ultimatum: „It’s a form of negotiation”
Nicușor Dan defends Grindeanu’s PNRR ultimatum: „It’s a form of negotiation”
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