Due to the war in the Middle East, damage to refineries in the Persian Gulf and strikes on Russian refineries, Europe risks experiencing a diesel shortage. Fuel prices have already risen by nearly 40%, while stockpiles have fallen by 30%.
Bugatti has created the exclusive Destrier hypercar as a one-off. The car features a 1,578-hp W16 engine and a design that harkens back to the legendary Type 57SC Atlantic.
BYD has launched a new version of the Yangwang U8L Premium Edition in China with four seats, with prices starting at approximately $215,000. The model has a range of up to 1,205 km and charges from 10% to 70% in five minutes.
Ford has unveiled the new affordable Fathom electric pickup truck, with a starting price in the United States of $28,350. The model is the first on the UEV platform, which made it possible to reduce the number of parts by 20%.
In July, the share of electric vehicles fell from 24. 7% to 7.3%, while the shares of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars increased. The BYD Sea Lion 06 was the leader among electric vehicles.
Low water levels in the Danube forced Hungary's "Paks" nuclear power plant to shut down for the first time in 44 years, threatening BMW iX3 production. The company reduced energy consumption at the plant by 15%, but the impact on output is not yet known.
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said the auto industry went too far in abandoning physical buttons, and the company plans to bring some of them back. New models, such as the CLA, have already received a physical volume control on the steering wheel.
Ferrari’s order book is fully booked through 2027, so new buyers will receive their cars only in 2028. The company’s operating profit rose by 9.5% despite a 3.7% reduction in deliveries.
Due to high air temperature, the road surface has deformed at the 125 km mark of the M-07 Kyiv-Kovel-Yahodyn highway. Traffic is complicated, and restrictions for oversized vehicles have been introduced.
Indian automakers Tata Motors and Mahindra topped the global electric vehicle energy efficiency ranking, surpassing Tesla and BYD. The study showed that more compact models with smaller batteries can be a competitive advantage.
BMW is preparing a major update of its model lineup, including new i3, iX3 and a facelift of the 5 Series. The new models will cover all segments from compact cars to full-size models.
Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that Chinese automakers could enter the US market within five to ten years. The company is preparing for competition by developing affordable electric vehicles.
The Ministry for Restoration is preparing legislative changes to regulate the taxi market, where over 95% is in the shadows. It is planned to simplify the legal work of drivers and strengthen transport safety requirements.
Tesla filed a lawsuit in a U. S. federal court, demanding urgent access to the Angstrom Automotive Group plant in Texas to retrieve equipment. Without it, the company will not be able to manufacture thousands of ordered Cybertruck electric pickups.
Since the beginning of the year, over 169,000 passenger cars have been imported into Ukraine, 70% of which are used. The most popular are gasoline cars, and the most expensive are hybrids.
Updated rules on working hours and rest for commercial vehicle drivers have come into force in Ukraine, bringing legislation closer to EU standards. The new regulations provide for changes in the use of tachographs and drivers' rest conditions.
In June 2026, 270,557 electric cars were registered in the EU, which is 60. 7% more than last year. Petrol cars registered 244,833, which is 12.4% less.
Ford and Geely announced joint production of low- and zero-emission vehicles at Ford's plant in Valencia. The partnership involves the production of five models, including the hybrid Kuga and electric SUVs.
Elon Musk at the Tesla conference left open the possibility of a merger with SpaceX, citing the growing overlap of their areas of activity. Investors estimate the probability of a merger at 90% in the coming years.
Range Rover has announced a new GT model, which will become the brand's first fully electric grand tourer. The car will hit the roads in 2027 and is built on the new JLR EMA platform.
Mercedes has introduced the updated Maybach GLS 680 2027 with a V8 engine producing 603 horsepower. The SUV features a new front end, illuminated elements, and the MBUX Superscreen system.
On Sunday, July 19, truck traffic was restricted in the capital due to the heat. The ban applies to vehicles weighing over 24 tons at a temperature of +28 degrees.
36% of new cars in Ukraine in 2026 are gray, with the TOYOTA RAV-4 leading among them. White color is in second place (28%), and black closed the top three with 17%.
In the capital, at temperatures of +28°C and above, truck traffic with a mass of over 24 tons is prohibited. Drivers can wait out the heat at special sites.
BMW sales in China fell 30% in the second quarter. The company is banking on the new Neue Klasse electric vehicle lineup, but analysts believe it is too late.
At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the 10 fastest cars were determined. First place was taken by the Ford Super Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle with a time of 41.98 seconds.
The tragedy occurred in the summer of 2023. The driver of an Audi TT exceeded the speed limit and crashed into a gas station, resulting in the death of his brother, while he himself ended up in the hospital with burns.
The government has updated the rules for issuing driver's licenses. After Ukraine joins the EU, licenses issued before that will remain valid only on the territory of Ukraine.
At a solar power plant with a capacity of 18. 3 MW, which powers the Volkswagen plant in Poznań, 100 sheep graze. The project is part of a research program on agrivoltaics.
On Thursday, July 9, a passenger bus overturned on the Odesa-Kyiv highway. One person died, and five others sustained injuries.