On November 11, the Slovenia Business Development Agency announced that the new Renault Twingo E-Tech will be built in the Revoz plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. Full production begins early next year, and the plant will hire 250 more workers.
Revoz will also build two other small electric cars i.e., one from Dacia and

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

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