Tesla has opened its largest showroom in Eastern Europe, located in Romania, marking a significant milestone in the automaker’s expansion across the region, https://driveteslacanada.ca/ informs. The new showroom, Tesla Center Pipera, is already open and serving customers, but is scheduled to host a grand opening party on September 12. It is location on Bucuresti Nord Road in Voluntari, a suburb of the capital, Bucharest. The new location is strategically placed alongside other luxury car showrooms, such as Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, and Jeep, further highlighting the brand’s image and appeal in the country. Tesla’s growth in Romania has been remarkable since it first entered the market in May 2021. The company’s decision to open a flagship store in Bucharest was needed as the demand for electric vehicles in Romania has been rapidly increasing. The Tesla Center Bucharest Splaiul Unirii, which previously handled Tesla’s operations in the capital, will now see its activities relocated to the new, larger facility, which will see hundreds of cars delivered weekly. Since 2021, Tesla has seen explosive growth in Romania, achieving an almost 13-fold increase in sales by 2023. Tesla has sold over 3,000 units annually, with the Model Y emerging as a clear favourite among Romanian buyers. In fact, more than 6,000 Teslas now drive on Romanian roads, with the Model 3 and Model Y accounting for the bulk of these sales. Tesla’s expansion in Romania extends beyond showrooms. The company has installed multiple Supercharger stations in key cities such as Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Constanta, and Timisoara, among others.
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
