On May 21, Euro NCAP tested the latest models from Audi, Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety.
Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toy

On April 24, Renault Group reported that its Q1, 2025, group revenue decreased 0.3% YoY to EUR 11.7 billion. At constant exchange rates, group revenue increased by 0.6%.
It sold 564,980 units in Q1, 2025, up 2.9% YoY. In Europe, the Group sold 402,413 units, i.e. up 2.8% YoY, while the overall market declining by 2.0

On March 4, Renault Group announced that Renault and Dacia will both be represented at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, which takes place from April 29 to May 1, 2025, at the NEC, Birmingham. Dacia will make its debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show, with Renault returning to the show following the UK reveal of th

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 January 31, Eiffage Energía Sistemas, Spanish based construction engineering firm renewed its fleet with 700 Renault hybrid and micro-hybrid vehicles. These ECO-labeled models improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and meet European GSR2 safety standards. The updated fleet includes Renault Captur, Symbioz, A

On January 16, Renault Group reported that its global sales rose 1.3% to 2,264,815 units in 2024 from the previous year, driven by strong sales in Europe.
By brand, Renault was up 1.8% YoY to 1,577,351 units, Dacia was up 2.7% YoY to 676,340 units and Alpine was up 5.9% to 4,585 units sold in 2024.
The Group sold 1,5

On January 9, Dacia announced the launch of the Bigster, a new C-SUV designed to prioritize comfort, practicality, and value, in nine European countries.
The SUV debuts innovative electrified powertrains, including the HYBRID 155, paired with an automatic transmission and available from Expression trim level; the ECO

On January 7, Dacia started sales of the new Spring Electric 45 version (45 hp), with price starting from EUR 16,900. The Electric 45 model is available in three trim levels, Essential, Expression and Extreme.
The new Spring is equipped with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, a height-adjustable steering wheel and

On December 12, Green NCAP released results for the Mazda MX-30, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa, Tesla Model 3, Hyundai KONA, Dacia Duster, BYD ATTO 2, and Chery OMODA5 in its final release of 2024.
The Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV, a plug-in hybrid, achieved a clean air assessment score of 81 km in pure elect

On October 24, Renault Group reported that its Q3 2024 revenue increased 1.8% YoY to EUR 10.7 billion from Q3 2023, at constant exchange rates, group revenue increased by 5.0%. For Renault Group, the worldwide sales for Q3 dropped 5.6% YoY to 482,468 units. In Europe, the sales dropped by 5.3% to 328,111 units of veh

On October 22, FORVIA SE announced that its Apps Market is now featured in around 30,000 Dacia vehicles (as of August 2024), including the new Duster and Spring models. FORVIA’s Apps Market is a scalable white-label Apps Market solution.
Users of the Dacia Duster and Dacia Spring will have access to a variety of apps

On October 9, Renault Group announced that it will be presenting all its brands, including Renault, Dacia, Alpine, Mobilize, on five separate stands, at the Paris Motor Show 2024, from October 14 to 20, 2024.
The Renault brand will unveil the all-new Renault 4 alongside its E-Tech EV lineup, including the Twingo Prot

On October 9, Dacia announced that it is entering the C-SUV segment with Bigster, an all-new vehicle. The all-new Bigster will be followed by two other vehicles. It is built on the CMF-B platform. The vehicle is 4.57 meters in length, 1.81 meters in width, and 1.71 meters in height.
The all-new Dacia Bigster Hybrid 1

On September 4, Renault Group announced its participation in the 2024 Paris Motor Show, where each of its brands, Renault, Dacia, Alpine, Mobilize, and Renault PRO+ will participate. The Group will exhibit 7 world premiere and 2 concept cars. 
Renault will debut the Renault 4, a B-segment EV being developed in partne

On July 18, Renault Group reported that its overall sales rose 1.9% to 1,154,700 units in the first half of 2024 over the same period last year, driven by strong sales in Europe.
The Group sold 847,623 vehicles in Europe, an increase of 6.7%, consolidating its third place.
Electrified vehicles accounted for 29.6% of

On July 12, Dacia unveiled the latest generation of all-electric Spring, which enhances zero-emission mobility with a renewed design and a revamped interior with a digital dashboard and upgraded screens. The new Spring offers storage volume with 308 liters of boot space (1,004 liters with rear seats folded), surpassi

On July 10, Euro NCAP announced the release of safety ratings for several new cars entering the European market i.e, Dacia Duster and Suzuki Swift received 3 stars, while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Volkswagen Passat, Škoda Superb, Škoda Kodiaq, BMW X2, Renault Espace, and Renault Rafale achieved the top 5-star rating

On July 2, NNG announced its partnership with Dacia to provide NNG Maps, an OpenStreetMap-based (OSM) map solution, for Dacia vehicles. NNG Maps is a new, value-driven, and feature-rich community-sourced map solution that lets Dacia drivers benefit from frequent map updates, fresher map data, and richer content inclu

On June 17, Renault Group announced that it has recently showcased Dacia's unique business model and its expansion target in Romania.
Dacia adopts a "design-to-cost" strategy to achieve a 15% cost advantage, focusing on essentials and utilizing Renault Group assets and 3,000 engineers' expertise. 
By reusing standard

On June 6, HORSE started manufacturing its 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder gasoline engine (HR12) at its Mioveni, Romania plant. The engine is the most efficient in HORSE's portfolio and the most powerful produced at HORSE Romania. The HR12 engine delivers a maximum power output of 96 kW at 4,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 23