On September 17, Ukrnafta and SOCAR raised fuel prices twice. An expert allows for prices to increase to UAH 115–120, but does not forecast a shortage.
Brussels called on Beijing to voluntarily limit hybrid exports to 15% of the EU market. Otherwise, the bloc may introduce its own restrictions.
In August, Ukrainians purchased 1,075 Chinese cars, 57% of them electric vehicles. Sales fell by 56% year-on-year.
Parliament supported in principle a bill on fines for excessive noise from cars and motorcycles. Repeat violations may be punished by suspension of driving privileges.
Lawmakers fell one vote short of adopting Bill No. 15348 as a basis. The document provided for fines of up to 3,400 hryvnias and 17,000 hryvnias for repeat offenders.
In August, Ukrainians purchased almost 4. 7 thousand used cars from the US, 8% fewer than a year earlier. The most popular were the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.
The Volkswagen Mission Efficiency prototype covered 1,278 km from Wolfsburg to Vienna on a single charge. Its drag coefficient is 0.158.
The three countries fear that EU rules for electric vehicles will constrain their automakers. Turkey warns of risks to EU industry.
In August, 266 buses were registered in Ukraine, 3% more than last year’s figure. The share of new vehicles fell to 56%.
The Verkhovna Rada committee recommended a bill introducing fines of up to UAH 34,000 for vehicles exceeding noise limits during martial law. A vote may take place this week.
At SOCAR, premium diesel has reached UAH 100 per liter, while the average price of A-95 is UAH 85. 28. Some networks have raised their prices.
In six days, three “Phantoms” detected 7,012 speeding violations. Patrol officers also stopped 55 drivers for serious traffic violations.
Volkswagen estimates the restructuring at €16 billion, including cuts of up to 60,000 jobs. The company is also considering the future of four plants in Germany.
There are 15 types of license plates for different vehicles in Ukraine. We explain the meaning of the colors, letters, and numbers on them.
In August, Ukraine’s vehicle fleet grew by 12. 8 thousand gasoline-powered cars, 2% fewer than a year earlier. Among new cars, the Skoda Octavia led the way; among used cars, the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Mercedes-Benz is demanding cost cuts at its German plants and a review of benefits. Otherwise, production could be relocated to Eastern Europe.
JLR has offered voluntary redundancy to some employees to save $2. 3 billion over two years. The company's sales fell by 9.6%.
Toyota is postponing the launch of the Highlander EV due to final testing and refinement. The range of the versions will be up to 515 km.
Tesla has begun transporting passengers in driverless Cybercabs in Austin. The NHTSA is checking whether the vehicles comply with federal safety standards.
Xiaomi plans to sell electric vehicles in Europe starting in 2027 and is creating a dealership network. In China, the company has already delivered more than 700 thousand vehicles.
In August, Ukrainians purchased around 5,000 new cars — 27% fewer than a year earlier. Toyota was the most popular brand, while the RAV-4 was the bestseller.
Volvo Cars will close its Stockholm office on March 1, 2027, and transfer its functions to Gothenburg. The company is cutting costs and increasing efficiency.
On the first day of operation of the "phantom patrols" in Kyiv and the region, 810 rulings were issued. Drivers mostly exceeded the speed limit.
Traffic has been restricted on the M-06 Kyiv–Chop highway from the 23rd kilometer in the direction of Kyiv. Drivers were offered two detour routes.
Michael Jordan’s Ferrari 550 Maranello has been put up for sale with an estimated value of up to $1. 3 million. The auction begins on September 15.
Starting August 31, three unmarked patrol cars will monitor speed in Kyiv and the region. Violations will be recorded automatically.
In a road accident in the Zhytomyr region, Focus editor-in-chief Mariia Skibinska and her mother were killed. The circumstances of the accident are being established by the police.
Following the enemy attack in the Kyiv region, traffic on the M-06 highway is being partially restored. Traffic will move in both directions along one lane.
Traffic on Beresteiskyi Avenue and the Velyka Kiltsova Road has been partially restricted. A section of the Kyiv–Chop highway from the 15th to the 32nd km has been closed.
Traffic on the M-06 Kyiv–Chop highway was blocked in both directions from kilometer 15 to kilometer 32. Drivers were offered two detour routes.