On September 1, NEXEN TIRE announced the establishment of a new branch office and subsidiaries in major strategic markets, including Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. With about 85% of its sales overseas, NEXEN TIRE has focused on key regions such as Europe and the United States. 
Europe, which accounts for

On September 4, Dacia introduced a new hybrid-G 150 4x4 powertrain for both the Duster and Bigster models. This combines hybrid tech, LPG bi-fuel, and all-wheel drive. It uses a 1.2-litre 48V mild-hybrid engine of 140 hp on the front axle and a 31 hp electric motor on the rear, delivering a total output of 154 hp. To

On August 25, the Ministry of Finance, Romania announced two financing agreements for the companies Automobile Dacia SA and DRM Draxlmaier Romania Sisteme Electrice SRL. These were approved based on the state aid scheme provided by the Government.
DRM Draxlmaier Romania Sisteme Electrice SRL will expand the productio

On July 18, Ford Otosan announced a temporary suspension of operations at its Gölcük, Yeniköy, Eskişehir, and Craiova plants due to annual vacation and scheduled maintenance activities.
The operations at the Gölcük and Eskişehir plants will be paused from July 27 to August 10, 2025, and will resume on August 11, 2025

On July 16, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in collaboration with the national automotive associations in Czechia, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, launched the ACEA Central and Eastern European Automotive Hub (CEE Hub). 
The Hub strengthens cooperation between ACEA and national automotive as

Continental AG (Continental) announced that its tire plant in Timisoara, Romania, has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS.
The certification ensures that Continental meets specific documentation requirements for the use of renewable and recycled raw materials and confirms fu

On June 24, Horse Technologies, part of Horse Powertrain, announced its new integrated hybrid powertrain – the HR18 HEV. It was developed at the R&D centers in Romania and Spain, and will be manufactured at Horse Technologies’ Bursa plant in Türkiye, and its Valladolid plant in Spain.
The new hybrid system combines a

On June 20, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced the expansion of its capabilities in the software-defined vehicles (SDV) segment with the establishment of two new automotive delivery centers in Germany—located in Munich and Villingen-Schwenningen—and a new engineering center in Romania.
The German centers will

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.