On March 5, Dacia announced the name of its upcoming crossover, Striker. Like other Dacia models (Duster, Jogger, and Bigster), the name also ends with “er”. It is easy to pronounce and carries strong phonetics.
The new Striker will be revealed on March 10, 2026. It draws inspiration from the 1980s, suggesting the po

On February 18, OYAK announced that Dacia started 2026 with strong updates to its popular models i.e., Sandero, Sandero Stepway, Jogger, and Logan for Turkiye market.
The new Sandero Stepway, new Jogger, and new Logan now offer a new 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged Bi-Fuel engine, which generates output of 120 hp.

On February 18, Dacia announced that it will introduce major product upgrades in 2026.
Jogger will receive the new Hybrid 155 system. It combines a 1.8L gasoline engine, two electric motors, a 1.4 kWh battery, and an automatic electric gearbox without a clutch. The system generates a total output of 155 hp and 170 Nm

On January 20, Renault Group reported that its global sales rose 3.2% YoY to 2,336,807 units in 2025.
By brand, Renault was up 3.2% YoY to 1,628,030 units, Dacia was up 3.1% YoY to 697,408 units, and Alpine was up 139.2% YoY to 10,970 units sold in 2025. Alpine passed 10,000 vehicle registrations for the first time,

On January 12, OYAK presented the new Dacia Sandero in Turkiye with a starting price of TRY 1,240,000. The updated model comes with a fresh design, improved trims, and a modern, practical look.
The new Sandero is powered by a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo TCe 100 gasoline engine paired with a six-speed manual gearb

On January 8, OYAK announced the Renault product line for 2026 which will be produced locally at Oyak Renault factory in Türkiye. The sixth-generation Renault Clio will launch in the first quarter of 2026, followed by the new Renault Boreal. Updated Megane E-Tech and Scenic electric models will also go on sale in Tür

On November 6, Green NCAP tested the Dacia Spring, Hyundai Inster, and Volkswagen ID.4 perform in real-world situations such as winter performance, highway driving, and fast charging. The study, which also compared a gasoline car i.e., the SEAT Ibiza which showed big differences in driving experience, especially in c

On October 30, Renault Group announced that its next Dacia A-segment EV will be developed in 16 months after the concept freeze at the Ampere China Development Center (ACDC) in Shanghai, which was launched in 2024.
The upcoming Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric was designed in France, developed in ACDC, China, produced

Renault Group reports 6.8% revenue growth in Q3 2025
On October 23, Renault Group reported that its Q3 2025 revenue increased 6.8% YoY to EUR 11.4 billion from Q3 2024, at constant exchange rates, group revenue increased by 8.5%. 
For Renault Group, the worldwide sales for Q3 increased 9.8% YoY to 529,486 units. By b

On October 6, Dacia announced that it has updated the Spring model. The updated model now includes a reinforced central section housing a new battery, improving stiffness, weight balance, and braking performance.
For the first time, all versions feature an anti-roll bar, enhancing cornering stability, along with upda

On October 6, Dacia announced major upgrades across the Sandero, Sandero Stepway, Jogger, and Logan models.
Dacia introduced the new Hybrid 155 powertrain, first seen on the Bigster, now available on the Jogger, replacing the Hybrid 140. It will also power the Sandero Stepway from late 2026.
The Hybrid 155 combines a

On October 6, Dacia presented the Hipster Concept, which offers 100% electric, virtuous mobility and aims to halve the carbon footprint compared to current electric vehicles. It is 3 metres long, 1.53 metres high, and 1.55 metres wide. It has four proper seats and a boot that can be adjusted from 70 to 500 litres.
It

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

Continental AG (Continental) has supplied the EcoContact 6 Q, AllSeasonContact, and CrossContact RX tires as original equipment (OE) for the third generation Dacia Duster SUV. These tire lines are approved in 16-, 17- and 18-inch sizes in multiple countries.
The EcoContact 6 Q is an energy-efficient summer tire, idea

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 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 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