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
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…
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…
Car Battery Market Cartel: EU Imposes Hefty Fines on Manufacturers Including Rombat
The European Commission has fined several European car battery manufacturers and the professional association EUROBAT approximately 72 million euros after finding a cartel that has restricted competition in the vehicle…
Historic agreement between Ford and Renault
Ford and Renault have signed a historic agreement and will launch two small electric cars, with the first set to go on sale in early 2028, announced Ford CEO, Jim…
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,”…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…