Romanian car sales drop 24% in February
New car registrations in Romania fell 24.4% in February 2026 compared to the same month last year, according to preliminary official data processed by the Association of Car Producers and Importers (APIA).
New car registrations in Romania fell 24.4% in February 2026 compared to the same month last year, according to preliminary official data processed by the Association of Car Producers and Importers (APIA).
New car registrations in Romania increased by 4.7% in 2025 year-on-year, reaching 155,855 units, according to preliminary data released by the Association of Car Producers and Importers in Romania (APIA) based on DGPCI statistics.
New car registrations in Romania saw a substantial increase of 52.6% in August 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
New car registrations in Romania fell by 22% in H1 2025, reaching 64,339 units, compared to the same period last year.
This amount represents the countervalue of the funds used from the state budget by APIA, in the period October 16–November 30, 2024.

German defence group Rheinmetall is considering acquiring the bankrupt shipyard in Mangalia, in partnership with Swiss shipping company MSC. The potential takeover could transform the facility into a dual-use hub for military and civilian shipbuilding.
Romania ranks first in the European Union for the real burden of electricity prices, with a nominal value 21% above the European average, according to an analysis published by the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI).
The Romanian leu depreciated on Tuesday against the euro, which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at RON 5.2180 lei, up 0.35%, recording a new historic high.
The Romanian leu depreciated on Wednesday against the euro, which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at RON 5.2688, up 0.97% from the previous rate, recording a new historic high.
Raiffeisen Bank Romania concluded Q1 2026 with a net profit of RON 367 million (€73.4 million), a decrease of 12.2% versus Q1 2025.