On October 13, Mercedes Benz’s subsidiary Star Assembly started the assembly of electric drive units for the fully electric GLC model. Sebeș plant, Romania is now the second Mercedes Benz site worldwide to supply vehicle plants with electric drive units.
It works closely with the Untertürkheim plant in Germany, the m

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

AUMOVIO SE (AUMOVIO) announced that its Qualification Laboratories (QL) department in Romania, originally serving the company’s internal departments, now offers testing services to external clients across the automotive, naval (radar), and aerospace industries.
Located in Iași, Sibiu, and Timișoara (Romania), the lab

Huf announced that its Technical Center Romania has been operating from a new location in the Bega Business Center, on Splaiul Nicolae Titulescu no. 8, Timișoara, since August 2025.
This relocation completes an integration that began in April 2024, when two key departments, Technical Center Romania Laboratory, Huf’s

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