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The hybrid Corvette ZR1X posted the best time in a test to 240 km/h and a complete stop, beating 12 competitors. The Lucid Air Sapphire reached 240 km/h faster.
During a large-scale special operation, the Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police shut down 94 fraudulent call centers and 1,794 operator workstations. Equipment, vehicles, money, and gold were seized, and 26 individuals were notified of suspicion.
In the morning, an Audi collided with a truck on Zhytomyr Highway in Kyiv, killing the driver's 27-year-old wife and 2-year-old child. The driver was hospitalized, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
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.
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.
On Chervonoi Kalyny Avenue, an Audi driver collided with a truck after crossing into the oncoming lane. The injured driver was hospitalized.
On Heroiv Kharkova Avenue, an Audi driver struck two pedestrians who were crossing the road in an unauthorized area. An 18-year-old youth died at the scene, while his female companion was hospitalized with injuries.
The updated CLA sold 13,138 units in early 2026. This allowed Mercedes-Benz to overtake BMW and Audi in the compact car segment.
Porsche is developing a new ICE Cayenne based on the MLB-Evo and PPC platforms. The model is expected to be released in 2028–2029 alongside an electric version.
The new BMW i3 received fast charging for 400 km in 10 minutes and a digital interface. Production of the electric car and hybrid will start at the Munich plant in the autumn.
A Kyiv resident has been found guilty of a fatal road accident that killed two people. Her acquaintance, who allowed the intoxicated woman to drive, also received a sentence.
Audi Sport unveiled the plug-in hybrid RS5 with a 2. 9-liter V6 and an electric motor, producing a combined 630 hp. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, but its weight has increased to 2370 kg.
Seven years after Karl Lagerfeld's death, an unknown plaintiff is challenging his will. Relatives who were not named as heirs could receive millions of euros.
In 2025, Volkswagen sold 274,417 electric vehicles in Europe, surpassing Tesla, which sold 238,765 cars. Tesla's sales fell by 27%, while Volkswagen's increased by 56%.
The AUDI E5 Sportback electric fastback became "Car of the Year in China 2026". This model, developed jointly with SAIC, is intended exclusively for the Chinese market.
In December 2025, 12. 4 thousand new passenger cars were sold in Ukraine, which is the highest figure since March 2014. This represents a 50% increase compared to November 2025 and a 2.2-fold increase compared to December 2024, driven by the expiration of VAT benefits for electric vehicles.
From January to November, almost 9. 9 million new passenger cars were registered in the European Union. Volkswagen, Toyota, and Skoda became the market leaders.
Two Ukrainian citizens were detained at the Ukrainian-Slovak border while attempting to import 2 kg of methamphetamine. During searches, another 1.7 kg of the substance was seized from them, with a total value of approximately 9.5 million hryvnias.
Audi USA posted a short video on Instagram where die-cast car models drift in the snow instead of flying reindeer. In the video, miniature versions of famous Audi cars, including production, racing, and classic models, have fun in a winter landscape.
In Kyiv, a road accident involving an Audi occurred on Brovarsky Avenue, injuring five people. Traffic is blocked in both directions from the Metro Bridge.
Mercedes has updated its line of compact cars, introducing the seven-seater GLB crossover. The new GLB is longer and wider than its predecessor EQB, and has received an electric version with a range of up to 631 km.
In November of this year, Ukrainians purchased about 8. 3 thousand new passenger cars, which is 58% more than last year. The most popular brand of the month was Chinese BYD, and the bestseller was RENAULT Duster.
Despite falling sales, Audi announced an ambitious plan for 2026, which includes three new models. Among them are the next-generation Q7, the first Q9 with gasoline engines, and a new "affordable" electric city car.
In October, Ukrainians purchased 7. 8 thousand new passenger cars, which is a record for 13 months. The Chinese brand BYD took the lead in the market, exceeding last year's result by 6.5 times.
In September 2025, Ukrainians purchased 8. 2 thousand used passenger cars imported from abroad, up to 5 years old, of which 55% were electric vehicles. The most popular models were Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3.
In 2025, 30 car models, including iconic sports cars and family sedans, will be discontinued. Reasons range from the transition to electrification to low sales.
BMW has announced a large-scale recall of vehicles manufactured between September 2015 and September 2021 due to a defect in the starter system that could cause a fire. Approximately 136,500 cars will be recalled in Germany, and nearly 195,000 in the US.
In Lviv region, on September 25, the female driver of an Audi veered into a ditch while overtaking a truck. As a result of the accident, three children were injured: a newborn, a five-year-old girl, and a seven-year-old boy.
The large gasoline-powered Audi Q9 crossover will appear in 2026 along with the updated Q7. Both models will use the Premium Platform Combustion, supporting various engine types.
The man, while intoxicated, caused a series of accidents, damaging service vehicles, a truck, and an Audi, and also ran over a police officer. His blood alcohol level was found to be 1.13 per mille.