Car market will pick-up sales in 2025, but faces new challenges
Both new and used car markets have been hit hard by inflation and rising interest rates. Many drivers have opted for cheaper cars or postponed their purchases for better times.
Both new and used car markets have been hit hard by inflation and rising interest rates. Many drivers have opted for cheaper cars or postponed their purchases for better times.
Government incentives remain one of the main factors for choosing an electric vehicle, and the example of Germany illustrates this perfectly.
The Volkswagen Passat remains the most desired car in the secondary market, but the popularity of the Toyota Corolla is growing.

S&P Global Ratings has reconfirmed Romania's sovereign debt rating at BBB-/A-3 for long-term and short-term debt on 3 April 2026, while maintaining the negative outlook.
Romania's Ministry of Finance has announced the April 2026 edition of Fidelis government bonds, offering tax-free interest rates of up to 7.6% for RON-denominated issues.
As Easter approaches, Romanians are preparing their shopping lists for gifts, food and household items.
CITR, the judicial administrator of Șantierul Naval din Mangalia, announced that the creditors' assembly has rejected the proposed reorganisation plan for the company.
Auchan Romania is consolidating its transition to green energy, accelerating the integration of renewable sources in its operations.