Automotive
Bucharest Authority Awards EUR287M Street Maintenance Contracts
The Bucharest Street Administration has awarded contracts for street maintenance and management for four years, worth a total 1.17 billion lei (EUR287 million, without VAT), to companies inc...
Transport Ministry Signs EUR693M Contracts For Corridor IV Highways
Romanian Transport Minister Anca Boagiu on Friday signed five contracts, worth a total EUR692.68 million (including VAT), for the design and construction of highway sections on Pan-European...
Government Considers Charging Car Pollution Tax Upon First Sale
Romania's Government is considering charging the pollution tax upon the first sale of cars imported before July 1, 2008, but in an amount reduced by 30%, and refunding part of the tax alread...
Moara Vlasiei-Ploiesti Highway Section Contract Will Be Terminated On May 30 Unless Problems Solved
The consortium building a highway section linking Bucharest to Ploiesti, in southern Romania, has until May 30 to remedy the project's problems, or the contract will be terminated.
EU Asks Romania To Implement Directive On Railway Safety
The European Commission (EC) has sent a reasoned opinion to nine member states, including Romania, formally asking them to fully implement the railway safety directive.
Boagiu: One Lane Of Basarab-Constanta Highway Section Opened In July
One lane on the Basarab-Constanta section of the Bucharest-Constanta highway in Romania, as well as Constanta's ring-road, will be opened to traffic in July, Transport Minister Anca Boagiu s...
Romania To Amend Car Pollution Tax Again, Following CJEU Ruling
Romania's Government has decided to amend the car pollution tax again in a few weeks, after the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) judged it in violation of community legislation.
APIA: Car Sales +38% In April To 8,465 Units
Romanian new passenger car sales rose 38% on the month to 8,465 units in April, but were down 18.4% on the year, the Automotive Manufacturers and Importers Association, or APIA, said Wednesd...
Bosch Plans To Build New Plant In Romania
German group Bosch plans to build its second factory in Romania, in a greenfield investment, and to expand the other plant, Wednesday said Brigitte Eble, general manager of the group’s Roman...