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Dacia to evolve into affordable Jeep rival, starting with 2024 Duster

Dacia to evolve into affordable Jeep rival, starting with 2024 Duster

The Romanian brand believes there's no real Jeep competitor in Europe, so Dacia can be just that.

By Brian Potter 22 August 2023

2027 Dacia Sandero exclusive rendering previews model's electric future

2027 Dacia Sandero exclusive rendering previews model's electric future

The subcompact hatch is expected to ride on Renault's CMF-B EV platform.

By Anthony Karr 19 August 2023

2023 Dacia Duster doesn't look safe in moose test

2023 Dacia Duster doesn't look safe in moose test

The Romanian SUV isn't the most agile vehicle around the cones.

By Brian Potter 25 July 2023

Dacia Duster spied with less camouflage hiding the nose

Dacia Duster spied with less camouflage hiding the nose

Look for a debut before the end of the year.

By Brian Potter 07 July 2023

Dacia Spring facelift confirmed for 2024 launch, will enter UK market

Dacia Spring facelift confirmed for 2024 launch, will enter UK market

Dacia promises "significant improvements in design and equipment" for the refreshed Spring.

By Brian Potter 07 July 2023

Dacia Spring affordable EV to get significant makeover for 2024

Dacia Spring affordable EV to get significant makeover for 2024

The European-bound, Chinese-built city EV is in for a major refresh.

By Brian Potter 05 July 2023

Dacia To Race In 2025’s Dakar Rally T1+ Category Using Synthetic Fuel

Dacia To Race In 2025’s Dakar Rally T1+ Category Using Synthetic Fuel

Sébastien Loeb and Cristina Gutierrez Herrero will race for the automaker.

By Brian Potter 04 July 2023

Budget-friendly Dacia Sandero EV coming in 2027 or 2028

Budget-friendly Dacia Sandero EV coming in 2027 or 2028

Like its combustion-engine equivalent, the electric Sandero will be one of Europe's cheapest new vehicles.

By Ben O'Hare 18 June 2023

Crashes / Wrecks

Dacia Spring completely destroyed in alleged battery fire in Romania

Dacia Spring completely destroyed in alleged battery fire in Romania

The owner claims he's got footage that clearly shows the fire originated in the battery pack underneath the car.

By Brian Potter 16 May 2023

2024 Dacia Duster spied under development in Spain

2024 Dacia Duster spied under development in Spain

The new model is reportedly bigger than the previous generation.

By Brian Potter 27 April 2023

New Dacia Duster looks big and bold in exclusive renderings

New Dacia Duster looks big and bold in exclusive renderings

It should debut towards the end of this year.

By Brian Potter 14 April 2023

Next-gen Dacia Duster already rendered accurately after the first spy shots

Next-gen Dacia Duster already rendered accurately after the first spy shots

It will be bigger and more sophisticated than the outgoing model.

By Brian Potter 07 April 2023

2024 Dacia Duster makes spy photo debut, already has production body

2024 Dacia Duster makes spy photo debut, already has production body

It appears to have rear disc brakes and "hidden" door handles.

By Brian Potter 31 March 2023

Dacia Jogger Sleep Pack turns the estate into a small camper

Dacia Jogger Sleep Pack turns the estate into a small camper

You can also get a tent and blackout blinds for all windows.

By Brian Potter 02 March 2023

Dacia sales VP believes heavy EVs are "unacceptable"

Dacia sales VP believes heavy EVs are "unacceptable"

Dacia's first EV, the Spring, weighs just 970 kg.

By Brian Potter 20 February 2023

UK: Dacia pokes fun at BMW's heated seat subscription with free hot water bottles

UK: Dacia pokes fun at BMW's heated seat subscription with free hot water bottles

The "Heated Seat Saviour" is limited to 75 units.

By Brian Potter 26 January 2023

2023 Dacia Spring Extreme debuts not-so-extreme 64-bhp motor

2023 Dacia Spring Extreme debuts not-so-extreme 64-bhp motor

Still, it brings a healthy increase of 20 bhp over the existing motor.

By Dan Mihalascu 14 January 2023

China's exports of electric vehicles to Europe reach record levels

China's exports of electric vehicles to Europe reach record levels

Exports of China-made EVs to Europe amounted to £2.65 billion in November 2022, up 165 percent from a year ago.

By Brian Potter 05 January 2023

MG: Dacia's next real competitor in Europe

MG: Dacia's next real competitor in Europe

Just like Dacia, the SAIC-controlled brand focuses on quality at competitive prices. And so it doubles its sales in Europe.

By Juan Felipe Munoz 21 October 2022

Dacia Jogger gets four-cylinder hybrid engine with 138 bhp

Dacia Jogger gets four-cylinder hybrid engine with 138 bhp

It's mated to a CVT and goes on sale next year.

By Brian Potter 10 October 2022

Dacia says customers shouldn’t be forced to buy active safety tech

Dacia says customers shouldn’t be forced to buy active safety tech

Denis Le Vot knows owners deactivate lane keep assist, so Dacia isn't selling it.

By Brian Potter 20 September 2022

Dacia to keep internal combustion engines for as long as possible

Dacia to keep internal combustion engines for as long as possible

The Romanian automaker currently only sells one EV, the Dacia Spring, which is actually built in China.

By Brian Potter 20 September 2022

Dacia Manifesto revealed: Electric off-roader with plastic body, washable interior

Dacia Manifesto revealed: Electric off-roader with plastic body, washable interior

The AWD buggy has removable seat covers that can be used as a sleeping bag.

By Brian Potter 16 September 2022

Alpine Concept and revived Renault 4 debuting at Paris Motor Show

Alpine Concept and revived Renault 4 debuting at Paris Motor Show

Dacia is showing "the final stage in the transformation of its visual identity."

By Chris Bruce 11 September 2022

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