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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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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Six months of war with Iran: Trump pays a political price as US weapons stocks run low for other crises
Six months of war with Iran: Trump pays a political price as US weapons stocks run low for other crises
Gabriela Pleș
Iceland looks to the EU again as Trump looms: The referendum that could thaw accession talks
Iceland looks to the EU again as Trump looms: The referendum that could thaw accession talks
Gabriela Pleș
Russia’s “hybrid war” in Europe is looking less and less hybrid. How far has the confrontation with Moscow gone?
Russia’s “hybrid war” in Europe is looking less and less hybrid. How far has the confrontation with Moscow gone?
Has the Third World War already begun?
Has the Third World War already begun?
CIA chief secretly traveled to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO. Trump tells a different story, Kremlin dismisses „horror stories”
CIA chief secretly traveled to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO. Trump tells a different story, Kremlin dismisses „horror stories”
Gabriela Pleș
Europe pays the price for Strait of Hormuz crisis: Four EU countries face nearly €41 billion in extra costs, but clean energy cushions the blow
Europe pays the price for Strait of Hormuz crisis: Four EU countries face nearly €41 billion in extra costs, but clean energy cushions the blow
Gabriela Pleș
Why the CIA chief went to Moscow: A sign that Putin is becoming increasingly dangerous
Why the CIA chief went to Moscow: A sign that Putin is becoming increasingly dangerous
Vladimir Putin mărește din nou miza într-un război pe care l-a pierdut
Putin may be preparing a new escalation in Ukraine. The scenario under discussion in the Kremlin after peace talks stalled
Hegseth purges Pentagon’s top brass. US military faces leadership crisis
Hegseth purges Pentagon’s top brass. US military faces leadership crisis
Trump will need China for his new economic war against Iran. Good luck getting Xi on side
Trump will need China for his new economic war against Iran. Good luck getting Xi on side
BUSINESS
Moody’s warns Romania over stalled Salary Law: Recovery funds at risk as fiscal pressures grow. Nazare: “It’s a credibility issue”
Moody’s warns Romania over stalled Salary Law: Recovery funds at risk as fiscal pressures grow. Nazare: “It’s a credibility issue”
How much can bad tax advice from ChatGPT cost you?
How much can bad tax advice from ChatGPT cost you?
Romania’s recovery plan funding is running out, with 86 km of motorway still unfinished. Who will pay to complete the work?
Romania’s recovery plan funding is running out, with 86 km of motorway still unfinished. Who will pay to complete the work?
Consumers threaten to sue ANRE, accusing new rules of weakening their rights and favoring suppliers
Consumers threaten to sue ANRE, accusing new rules of weakening their rights and favoring suppliers
The largest solar park in Europe is being built in Romania: It will provide energy for nearly one million people
The largest solar park in Europe is being built in Romania: It will provide energy for nearly one million people
The United States imposes 50% tariffs on some Canadian products. Ottawa will respond „dollar for dollar”
The United States imposes 50% tariffs on some Canadian products. Ottawa will respond „dollar for dollar”
POLITICS
Everyone accepted the loss, no one took the blame: How the Salary Law was buried under accusations and impossible calculations
Everyone accepted the loss, no one took the blame: How the Salary Law was buried under accusations and impossible calculations
Nicușor Dan spreads blame for Salary Law failure: PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR „jointly accepted” loss of €770 million in recovery funds
Nicușor Dan spreads blame for Salary Law failure: PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR „jointly accepted” loss of €770 million in recovery funds
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
The leader of the EPP, Manfred Weber, provides clarifications after asking the EC to block Romania’s 770 million euro milestone.
The leader of the EPP, Manfred Weber, provides clarifications after asking the EC to block Romania’s 770 million euro milestone.
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Claudiu Năsui
Claudiu Năsui nominated for ministerial post in Moldova, to give up Romanian parliament seat
Salary Law still not ready. PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR leaders summoned to Cotroceni for new round of talks on Thursday (sources)
Salary Law still not ready. PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR leaders summoned to Cotroceni for new round of talks on Thursday (sources)
Liberal leader accuses PSD of „politically executing” Fritz, says PNL and USR will run together in next elections
Liberal leader accuses PSD of „politically executing” Fritz, says PNL and USR will run together in next elections
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