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.
TotalEnergies Marketing Romania has announced the appointment of Franck Bagouet as Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Romania and Managing Director Automotive Southeast Europe Hub TotalEnergies Marketing.
Compa, one of Romania's largest automotive component manufacturers, announced the second phase of Arsenal Residence, a residential project in central Sibiu next to Sub Arini park. The total investment will exceed €30 million, confirming the company's strategy to diversify its portfolio and actively participate in urban development.
Kai-Uwe Trillenberg will take the helm at Mercedes-Benz Romania, replacing Natalie Thompson.
New car registrations in Romania saw a substantial increase of 52.6% in August 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Renault Group has announced the appointment of Katrin Adt as the new CEO of the Dacia brand, succeeding Denis Le Vot, who is departing the company.
Romania's Ministry of Finance has signed financing agreements for two major investment projects in the automotive sector.
BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe have announced a strategic partnership to develop the Toyota Body&Paint program across Europe.
Ayvens has completed the integration of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan in Romania, following the global acquisition of LeasePlan by ALD Automotive.
New car registrations in Romania fell by 22% in H1 2025, reaching 64,339 units, compared to the same period last year.
Teknia, a Spanish multinational specializing in automotive components, has received a €30 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Chinese EV maker BYD has officially launched in Romania and is introducing a range of 100% electric and plug-in hybrid models to the country's automotive market.
Chinese car maker Chery has officially announced its entry into the Romanian market through a partnership agreement with Auto Italia Group, part of the Samelet Group.
Solero Technologies, a global supplier of automotive components, has announced a significant expansion into Europe through the acquisition of Kendrion's automotive business.
Holland Automotive Group of Canada has acquired the dealerships of Forza Rossa and British Motors in Romania.
Romania's automotive industry experienced a production decrease in the first months of 2025, even as the second-hand car market continues to grow.
With an extended lifespan of up to 5 years and superior beam quality, the bulbs are designed for use in low beam, high beam, and position lights.
In the current economic context, buying a car can pose a significant expense for Romanians, and securing favorable financing terms isn't always straightforward.
State-owned power producer Hidroelectrica has signed a turnkey contract for the project.
Romanian producer Aeta, former Electroargeș, has terminated its contract with Beko Romania following a commercial dispute over pricing adjustments for 2025 and 2026.
Bozankaya, a manufacturer of electric vehicles and urban transport solutions, has signed a new contract with Timișoara City Hall for the production of 10 trams for the city's public transport system.
MOL Group disclosed its financial results for 2025, showing profit before tax of $1.3 billion, representing an 11% decrease compared to 2024. The Hungarian energy company faced a challenging macroeconomic environment, but strong downstream and consumer services results supported overall profitability.
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of Romanian business leaders anticipate increased threats to their companies in 2026, yet over four in five (85%) remain optimistic about growth prospects for their organisations, according study by Grayling among top executives from IT, finance, energy, retail, health and media sectors.