More than 13,000 new vehicles were registered in Romania in March this year, by 35.2pct more than in the same month of 2021, according to preliminary data published by the Automotive Manufacturers and Importers Association (APIA).Of these, 11,025 were passenger cars, an increase by 40.2pct compared to March 2021.The top 5 brands are Dacia (2,495 units), followed by Ford (1,060 units), Toyota (865 units), Hyundai (863 units) and Skoda (805 units).In the three months of this year, new cars increased by 39.6pct. In terms of brand evolution, the ranking is also led by Dacia (7,405 units, up 93.3pct), followed by Hyundai (2,667 units, up 44.6pct) and Ford (2242 units, up 17.1pct).On the other hand, used cars, with the 80,209 units registered between January and March 2022, decreased by 20.8pct compared to the same period in 2021. The top brands in this category are: Volkswagen (18,892 units, decreasing by 24pct), BMW (8,075 units, down 18.4pct) and Audi (7,828 units, down 22.1pct).Regarding the registrations of new commercial vehicles (LCV, HCV, Minibus and Bus), as well as trucks, a volume of 2,000 units was registered in March 2022, by 12.7pct higher than in March 2021, and a volume of 5,276 units was registered in the three months of 2022, increasing by 3.7pct compared to the same period last year.On the other hand, used commercial vehicles registered a negative variation of 27.6pct, compared to the same period of the previous year.On the segment of new motorcycles (motorcycles, scooters, ATVs), an increase of 18.9pct was seen in March, 567 units, with an advance of 29.4pct in the first three months of this year, compared to the same period of the previous year.
Romania’s green startup ecosystem is gaining more and more momentum, driven by a skilled workforce, reforms aligned with EU policies, and the climate emergency, according to a report prepared by Startarium and Impact Hub Bucharest. In 2024, there were over 2,300 startups in Romania, with a total estimated value of approximately EUR 19 billion. Romania […]
The global IT hub established by JTI in Romania has expanded from 140 employees at the beginning of the year to 170 currently, and is set to exceed 200 by the end of 2025. Located in Bucharest, the hub is one of JTI's six technology centers worldwide. The experts in Bucharest provide Digital and IT […]
French-born virtual reality esports center EVA VR has recently opened its Bucharest location, promising a realistic and immersive combat esports experience suitable for corporate team-building events, birthday parties, and various other events. Inaugurated on June 7, the new location is part of an international network, Esports Virtual Arenas, which was established roughly 5 years ago. […]
Investment group ROCA acquired a 20% minority stake in the Adrem energy group, following approval from the Romanian Competition Council. Announced on Tuesday, August 12, the transaction will support Adrem’s strategic development and scaling plans. The investments will be primarily directed towards the expansion and diversification of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects, the development […]
Romanian students spend an average of 13 hours a week on homework, almost twice as much as their peers in Nordic countries, according to data from the OECD’s PISA 2022 study, quoted by ParentED. Finland ranks at the bottom in Europe with just six hours per week, while countries such as Switzerland, Denmark, and the […]
Three foreign citizens suspected of stealing jewelry and other goods during the Untold Festival in Cluj-Napoca were caught by Romanian police officers at the airport. The three, two men and one woman, all between the ages of 30 and 46, were detained while attempting to fly to Barcelona. Police from the Cluj-Napoca Criminal Investigations Bureau […]
