Aro

Romanian off-road vehicle manufacturer ARO, also known as Auto Romania, had its headquarters in Câmpulung. Between 1957 and 2003, ARO cars were produced in various capacities. AROs powered by Daihatsu were briefly available in Spain and made in Portugal under the brand names. AROs were built and sold in Italy under the ACM brand, frequently with Volkswagen engines.

ARO vehicle low volume production has resumed under the direction of a Czech business called Auto Max Czech (AMC). The Derways Cowboy model was created by the Russian firm Derways in the middle of the 2000s using ARO chassis.

Starting in 1942, Marshal Ion Antonescu issued instructions for the construction of Câmpulung's first plant. Being a subsidiary of the Romanian aircraft manufacturer IAR, the facility's original purpose was to manufacture aircrews. This facility served as ARO's home base after the war.

Over 380,000 cars were produced by ARO, with 2/3 of those being sold to over 110 nations across five continents (prior to 1989, about 90% of ARO output was exported).

 Under other brand names, AROs were also made in Brazil, Italy, and Portugal (Portaro). ARO cars were also made for Spain and sold there under the Hisparo brand, which was administered by the business Enasa.