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The Romanian auto market is facing significant challenges, with declines in both new and used vehicle registrations. In the first ten months of 2026, total vehicle registrations dropped by about 9% compared to the previous year. New car registrations fell by 10.1%, while used car imports and ownership transfers also decreased. The overall market for second-hand cars contracted by approximately 9%, indicating a trend where consumers are holding onto their vehicles longer. This slowdown is impacting public revenues from taxes and could lead to an aging vehicle fleet with higher emissions.