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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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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
The conspiracy monster Trump created turns against him as allies question his legitimacy
The conspiracy monster Trump created turns against him as allies question his legitimacy
Ilie Bolojan, România
Therapy at Cotroceni Palace. Who has the first chance to win the race for a new parliamentary majority – Bolojan or Grindeanu?
Emilian Isailă
Peter Magyar wants to put the Austro-Hungarian Empire back on the map
Peter Magyar wants to put the Austro-Hungarian Empire back on the map
The Wall Street Journal writes about Trump’s demons and fears. The moment he shouted for hours at White House advisors
The Wall Street Journal writes about Trump’s demons and fears. The moment he shouted for hours at White House advisors
Money spent on two weeks of the Iran war could have saved 87 million lives
Money spent on two weeks of the Iran war could have saved 87 million lives
Ukraine is breaking away from the US: Kiev knows whose side Trump is on
Ukraine is breaking away from the US: Kiev knows whose side Trump is on
The last Iran nuclear deal took 12 years – can Donald Trump strike a new one in hours?
The last Iran nuclear deal took 12 years – can Donald Trump strike a new one in hours?
Gabriela Pleș
Emilian Isailă, editor
Why a Peter Magyar cannot appear in Romania and why we haven’t had any Viktor Orban. The major difference compared to Hungary
Emilian Isailă
Hormuz – The US-Iran Conflict is not just at sea, but also in the „waters” of the law
Hormuz – The US-Iran Conflict is not just at sea, but also in the „waters” of the law
Hezbollah’s money network: how billions from Iran reach Lebanon through China and Europe
Hezbollah’s money network: how billions from Iran reach Lebanon through China and Europe
BUSINESS
ANAF to close offices without layoffs; Nazare: “We’re shutting counters, not services”
ANAF to close offices without layoffs; Nazare: “We’re shutting counters, not services”
Germany hits the brakes: Iran war halves economic growth
Germany hits the brakes: Iran war halves economic growth
Siemens is building a green factory based on AI in Sibiu
Siemens is building a green factory based on AI in Sibiu
Citigroup warns Romania: Political uncertainty increases the risk of fiscal slippage
Citigroup warns Romania: Political uncertainty increases the risk of fiscal slippage
Tim Cook steps down after 15 years at Apple: who will be the next CEO?
Tim Cook steps down after 15 years at Apple: who will be the next CEO?
Dăianu warns after PSD exits government: We’re not Greece, but the crisis must be resolved quickly
Dăianu warns after PSD exits government: We’re not Greece, but the crisis must be resolved quickly
POLITICS
Ilie Bolojan, prim-ministru România
How the numbers stack up in Parliament: neither Bolojan nor the opposition has a majority (Infographics)
Bolojan announces new ministerial assignments after Social Democrat resignations, retains Energy portfolio
Bolojan announces new ministerial assignments after Social Democrat resignations, retains Energy portfolio
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Message of support from the top of the EPP for Bolojan: He has chosen the difficult, but correct path
Message of support from the top of the EPP for Bolojan: He has chosen the difficult, but correct path
The pro-Russian Rumen Radev has clearly won the elections in Bulgaria and is already sending „arrows” towards the EU. Joy at the Kremlin
The pro-Russian Rumen Radev has clearly won the elections in Bulgaria and is already sending „arrows” towards the EU. Joy at the Kremlin
Ilie Bolojan refuses to step down: “I will not resign,” accuses PSD of “simply lying” and fueling instability
Ilie Bolojan refuses to step down: “I will not resign,” accuses PSD of “simply lying” and fueling instability
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Sorin Grindeanu announces total rupture, expects swift talks at Cotroceni: PSD exits “with all its structures”
Sorin Grindeanu announces total rupture, expects swift talks at Cotroceni: PSD exits “with all its structures”
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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European Parliament Legal Affairs Committee backs lifting Diana Șoșoacă’s immunity in near-unanimous vote
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Italian journalist, firm conclusion regarding Cristi Chivu: „He can be considered a magician”
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Ukrainians teach German soldiers how to fight in a war with Russia
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Deadly Special Forces Operation Ends with Romanian Man Killed
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Siemens is building a green factory based on AI in Sibiu
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The conspiracy monster Trump created turns against him as allies question his legitimacy
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Bolojan announces new ministerial assignments after Social Democrat resignations, retains Energy portfolio
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