ARO (short for Auto Romania) was a Romanian off-road vehicle manufacturer located in Câmpulung.

[4] The first factory in Câmpulung was built during the Second World War, under orders from Marshal Ion Antonescu, starting 1942.

The facility was initially meant to produce airscrews, being an extension of the Romanian aircraft manufacturer IAR.

After the franchises were sold, dealers were pressured to send cashier's checks or wire transfers to start receiving vehicles that were allegedly being held in a port in Florida.

Dealers refused and insisted to pay upon delivery which eventually led to East European Imports closing its doors.

In September 2003 the Romanian state sold 68.7% of ARO to Cross Lander, a company owned by John Perez, for $180,000 US.

The Romanian state sued John Perez in 2006 for falsifying documents in order to acquire the company.

[11] The company Cross Lander USA Inc fired all its employees, sold its headquarters and closed down in February 2006.