Romanian Competition Council launches major probe into car importers
The Romanian Competition Council has initiated six ex officio investigations within the automotive sector, targeting major car importers for potential anti-competitive practices.
The Romanian Competition Council has initiated six ex officio investigations within the automotive sector, targeting major car importers for potential anti-competitive practices.
The Volkswagen Passat remains the most desired car in the secondary market, but the popularity of the Toyota Corolla is growing.
The BMW Group and NTT DATA Romania have signed an agreement to establish a Joint Venture (JV) in Romania.

DS Smith, the producer of packaging solutions, is investing over €14 million in its Romanian production infrastructure.
Romania recorded the most significant increase in industrial electricity costs across the EU during H2 2025, according to data released by Eurostat.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement with Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) to acquire approximately 10% of the shares of Carpathia Pensii, a Romanian private pension company.
New car registrations in Romania increased by 2.7% in April compared to the same period in 2025, while electrified vehicles reported a 26% increase and a 68% market share, according to preliminary data from the Association of Car Producers and Importers (APIA).
Romania's trade deficit fell 9.3% to €7.7 billion in the first three months of 2026, down €792.1 million compared to the same period in 2025, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).