On June 4, Mercedes Benz started production of the new all-electric CLA at its Rastatt plant. The factory now uses AI, a digital twin, and for the first time, the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) as part of its “Digital First” strategy.
Parts for the CLA come from several German plants: Stuttgart-Untertürkheim

On June 3, Dacia opened the order for the Bigster mild hybrid G-140 which starts at EUR 24,990, starting with the “Essential” trim.
The model features a 1.2-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder engine supported by a 48V mild hybrid system. It runs on both gasoline and LPG, with separate tanks for each fuel. The hybrid syste

On May 19, BMW announced that it is increasing digitalization in its Purchasing and Supplier Network using generative AI. To make operations more efficient and future-ready, BMW is speeding up its digital transformation with help from its IT hub in Romania. The hub is becoming a key center for AI expertise, with a gr

On May 12, BYD announced that it has officially entered the Romanian market.
The company has introduced a range of models in Romania, including the Sealion 7 electric SUV offering up to 502 km of range. The lineup also includes the Seal sedan with up to 570 km of range, the Seal U DM-i plug-in hybrid SUV with a total

On May 12, FORVIA HELLA announced that it has been nominated by a global premium OEM for the development and production of an "Advanced Control Module" (ACM). It will enter series production in 2028. FORVIA HELLA will also start series production of an "Intelligent Power Distribution Module" (iPDM) for another renown

On March 28, Nokian Tyres started tire deliveries from its new factory in Oradea, Romania. The first deliveries through Nokian Tyres distribution centers to Central European customers and consumers include winter and all-season tires.
The Romania factory is strategically located close to Central and South European c

On March 14, Ford announced that it had expanded its electric vehicle lineup in Europe. It has also started volume production of three new electric vehicles – the Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier, and E-Transit Courier, and delivery to customers and showrooms across Europe.
Puma Gen-E is a compact crossover. E-Tourneo C

Continental AG (Continental) has completed the construction of a 1,440-panel photovoltaic system on the roof of its mega factory in Timișoara, Romania.
Installed by E.ON Energie Romania, the system has a nominal installed power of 655 kWp and will generate around 715 MWh of renewable energy annually for the plant, re

Webasto SE (Webasto) announced that a new photovoltaic system installed at its plant in Arad, Romania, has been in operation since December 2024.
The system, installed by E.ON Romania, consists of 3,360 modules on the roofs of the plant's three buildings. Webasto has inked a 15-year power purchase agreement with E.ON

On February 20, the CEO of the Dacia brand announced that Dacia is launching its first A-segment electric car in Europe, developed in just 16 months. The price of the model will be under EUR 18,000, which strengthens Dacia’s commitment to affordable electric mobility.
Based on social media update from Dacia CEO

On February 17, Ford Otosan provided an update on the production capacities and production output for its plants in 2024.
The company announced that with the start of VW 1-ton CV production, the total production capacity of the Yeniköy plant in Türkiye has increased to 405,000 units. The production capacity of the Cr

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) announced that NXP Semiconductors Romania SRL has received subsidies for the “SENTHICOM” project via the 2nd Important Project of Common European Interest on Microelectronics and Communication Technologies (IPCEI ME/CT). The subsidies are expected in the double-digit million Euro range.

On January 8, multiple sources reported that the local administration of Hunedoara municipality announced that Schieffer Industries Romania, the subsidiary of Schieffer International Group, Germany, will build a factory for plastic components for the automotive industry in Hunedoara. It will start operations by the e

On November 21, Kendrion N.V. announced the legal transfer of its Romanian subsidiary in Sibiu to Solero Technologies LLC, following the completion of the sale of its Automotive business in Europe and the U.S. on October 1, 2024. With this, Kendrion has completed its strategic repositioning, concentrating fully on in

On December 3, Ford revealed the all-new B-segment electric SUV Puma Gen-E with deliveries beginning in spring 2025. The vehicle is built at Ford Otosan’s plant in Craiova, Romania, using electric drive units built at Ford’s facility in Halewood, UK.
The vehicle offers a range of up to 376 km on a full charge, with a

On November 27, Nokian Tyres signed a long-term agreement with renewable energy provider Enery ensuring zero CO2 emission energy for its new tire factory in Oradea, Romania. The deal also allows Enery to build a solar power plant in southern Romania. The agreement starts in 2025 and will last for 11 years.
The Romani

On November 27, Schaeffler provided additional details on structural measures for locations outside Germany. On November 5, the company announced measures for Europe, which had details of affected locations in Germany. It is now revealing specifics for four additional locations in Europe.
It will cease production in

On October 31, Ford Otosan inaugurated a battery assembly line at its Craiova plant in Romania. The new assembly line will support the future production of electric models at the facility.
The new battery assembly area is over 4,000 square metres, including the related logistics areas, and it is fully integrated into

The Romanian government signed the financing contracts with Continental, Bosch, and NXP, under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), for the development of microelectronics. The total funding of the 3 projects, both directly to the companies and the indirect partners, amounts to EUR 420 million.
Continent

Continental AG (Continental) inked a financing contract with the Romanian government for the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) regarding microelectronics and communication technologies.
Continental and 2 other private companies initiated the council which successfully won 3 major projects for the