Dacia has a capacity of 350,000 cars per annum and produced 342,620 units last year, Stroe added.

Dacia representative added that, in case of a “proper” general environment, namely legislative predictability, economic stability and a friendly business environment, another carmaker, besides Renault and Ford, might enter the Romanian market.

PM Victor Ponta said in March that Dacia must keep its competitive edge with respect to other Renault plants, not to other carmakers.

President Traian Basescu said in February that Romania might lose Pitesti-based Dacia plant, as the company already extended its plant in Morocco, unless it completes the Pan-European Corridor IV.

Ponta gave assurance that the government is working to improve road infrastructure, adding that he had talks with Renault president, who said that the company would continue its investment in Romania.

Mid-February, Renault representatives said the group does not plan to leave Romania, where it invested over EUR2 billion, but future projects will depend on the development of the infrastructure.

The local auto sector reported a 20% turonover hike in 2013, at EUR15.9 billion, with Dacia and Ford generating jointly sales worth EUR5.2 billion, and the remainder being covered by spare part suppliers.

Thirteen of the first 20 auto suppliers in the world produce car parts in Romania.