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The latest auto releases from the most important manufacturers. News about Dacia, Volkswagen, Audi, and BMW. Tests and comparisons between models, plus real consumption data.

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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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Călin Georgescu, România
Călin Georgescu, traitor! After 10 months, the first reaction of the state authority as a result of Russia’s attack on Romania
Emilian Isailă
Valentin Jucan, CNA, Cătălin Teniță, om politic
Why doesn’t Romania ban TikTok? The government has not given the green light for a 200,000 euro software
Emilian Isailă
Irineu Darău, senator USR
It has been years since extremists have been transmitting xenophobic and neo-Nazi messages from Parliament, without any reaction. The strategy of ignoring is dangerous – Video Interview
Emilian Isailă
Emilian Isailă, editor
How vulnerable is Romania? The enemy from within and how Russia has put us to sleep
Emilian Isailă
Vladimir Putin
Putin has raised the stakes of the conflict. Will NATO manage to deter him?
Emilian Isailă
The West shoots expensive missiles at Russia’s cardboard drones. The new type of war and the lesson learned by NATO from Ukraine
The West shoots expensive missiles at Russia’s cardboard drones. The new type of war and the lesson learned by NATO from Ukraine
Gabriela Pleș
Alexandru Bălan, SIS Moldova
The spy who shines the spotlight on AUR. New suspicions that party MPs have ties to Russia
Emilian Isailă
Emilian Isailă, editor
An official urges us to sleep peacefully, just like Iohannis and Ciolacu, who claimed that Romania is a pillar of stability. Then the Russians came
Emilian Isailă
The digital war against Maia Sandu: How the „Lover Woman” and „Aunt with Flowers” tactics work
The digital war against Maia Sandu: How the „Lover Woman” and „Aunt with Flowers” tactics work
Teodor Baconschi, scriitor România
Teodor Baconschi: The more we detest the Russians, the more we fear them. A fatalism has been created that paralyzes Romania – Video Interview
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
The Minister of Energy is negotiating with the European Commission the postponement of the closure of coal-fired power plants: The price of energy will increase and thousands of people will be left without jobs
The Minister of Energy is negotiating with the European Commission the postponement of the closure of coal-fired power plants: The price of energy will increase and thousands of people will be left without jobs
Americans say that Romania will have the largest wheat harvest in the last 10 years by 2025
Americans say that Romania will have the largest wheat harvest in the last 10 years by 2025
Economist Ionut Dumitru discusses the chances of Romania avoiding a recession. Deficit over 8% this year, confirmed by Bolojan
Economist Ionut Dumitru discusses the chances of Romania avoiding a recession. Deficit over 8% this year, confirmed by Bolojan
Crisis in the separatist enclave: the war in Ukraine shakes the economic system dominating Transnistria
Crisis in the separatist enclave: the war in Ukraine shakes the economic system dominating Transnistria
Moody’s confirms Romania’s rating at „Baa3”, and the outlook remains negative
Moody’s confirms Romania’s rating at „Baa3”, and the outlook remains negative
IMF lowers forecast: Only 1% economic growth for Romania in 2025. What is the most important risk
IMF lowers forecast: Only 1% economic growth for Romania in 2025. What is the most important risk
POLITICS
Taxpayer-Funded Gold Business Cards for MPs
Taxpayer-Funded Gold Business Cards for MPs
The 3 objectives that Nicușor Dan is convinced he has achieved in the first months of his term (Video)
The 3 objectives that Nicușor Dan is convinced he has achieved in the first months of his term (Video)
Bolojan talks about raising the retirement age. The government explains the statements of the prime minister, which have caused confusion
Bolojan talks about raising the retirement age. The government explains the statements of the prime minister, which have caused confusion
Bolojan: For every 3 lei we spend to function, one lei is borrowed
Bolojan: For every 3 lei we spend to function, one lei is borrowed
What does a 40% reduction in local public administration positions mean and which counties are expected to see the most cuts (Map)
What does a 40% reduction in local public administration positions mean and which counties are expected to see the most cuts (Map)
Irina Olteanu
Bolojan explained the reform of local public administration, which led to tensions in the Coalition: It doesn’t seem right to me to take money from citizens and put it into a black hole (Video)
Bolojan explained the reform of local public administration, which led to tensions in the Coalition: It doesn’t seem right to me to take money from citizens and put it into a black hole (Video)
Irina Olteanu
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