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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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Car Battery Market Cartel: EU Imposes Hefty Fines on Manufacturers Including Rombat

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…

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Historic agreement between Ford and Renault

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…

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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Sorin Grindeanu e împins de partid să-i solicite lui Nicușor Dan desemnarea pentru poziția de prim-ministru
Sorin Grindeanu asks for himself at Victoria Palace. Who approves?
Emilian Isailă
In a high-stakes game of deception, Putin is the one who loses
In a high-stakes game of deception, Putin is the one who loses
3 reasons why Europeans are suffocating from the heat
3 reasons why Europeans are suffocating from the heat
Într-un an petrecut la Palatul Cotroceni, președintele Nicușor Dan a îmbătrânit mult și vizibil - Foto: Presidency.ro
Ilie Bolojan thanked Nicușor Dan. Ironic, isn’t it?
Emilian Isailă
Emilian Isailă, editor
Nicușor Dan and PSD, the major losers in Parliament. The designated Prime Minister has collapsed
Emilian Isailă
Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy
Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy
Iran shows Trump just how hard making peace will be
Iran shows Trump just how hard making peace will be
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is “wide open” – but can ships’ safety be guaranteed?
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is “wide open” – but can ships’ safety be guaranteed?
Gabriela Pleș
CNN: Trump’s deal with Iran could prove a failure, but the president gets what he wants
CNN: Trump’s deal with Iran could prove a failure, but the president gets what he wants
Nicușor Dan, președintele României, ia decizii greu de înțeles pentru o mare parte din alegătorii săi
A isolated and disoriented president or a magician with a plan? Nicușor Dan, an enigma for his voters
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
The price of oil has reached the lowest level since before the Iran war
The price of oil has reached the lowest level since before the Iran war
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
The Bucharest Stock Exchange is Europe’s best performer in 2026. The BET index is up 26% since the start of the year
The Bucharest Stock Exchange is Europe’s best performer in 2026. The BET index is up 26% since the start of the year
Property tax reform based on market values removed from Romania’s Recovery Plan. Pîslaru: It would have led to penalties
Property tax reform based on market values removed from Romania’s Recovery Plan. Pîslaru: It would have led to penalties
The Euro digital is approaching launch and will help the EU solve a major issue it has with the USA
The Euro digital is approaching launch and will help the EU solve a major issue it has with the USA
Heatwave puts Europe’s power grids under strain. Countries with the highest blackout risk
Heatwave puts Europe’s power grids under strain. Countries with the highest blackout risk
Oil prices are falling after the US-Iran deal. So why aren’t airfares coming down too?
Oil prices are falling after the US-Iran deal. So why aren’t airfares coming down too?
POLITICS
Fritz: USR will not support any governing coalition that includes PSD (Video)
Fritz: USR will not support any governing coalition that includes PSD (Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Simion threatens Nicușor Dan with suspension: No government is possible without AUR. AUR is not anti-Western
Simion threatens Nicușor Dan with suspension: No government is possible without AUR. AUR is not anti-Western
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Grindeanu: PSD assumes governance and the position of prime minister
Grindeanu: PSD assumes governance and the position of prime minister
Irina Olteanu
The Veștea Government fell by a large margin: only 189 votes „for” (Photo&Video)
The Veștea Government fell by a large margin: only 189 votes „for” (Photo&Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
PNL distances itself: We are not part of the Veștea Government, the proposed ministers are outside the party
PNL distances itself: We are not part of the Veștea Government, the proposed ministers are outside the party
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Veștea submitted to Parliament the list of ministers (10 PSD, 6 PNL, 5 independents) and the governing program – document. How are the votes?
Veștea submitted to Parliament the list of ministers (10 PSD, 6 PNL, 5 independents) and the governing program – document. How are the votes?
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