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A road accident occurred in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, resulting in the death of two people. The Audi driver swerved into the oncoming lane and collided with a Nissan.
In August 2025, Ukrainians purchased 6. 8 thousand new passenger cars, which is 16% less than in August 2024. Toyota maintains its leadership, and Renault Duster became the bestseller of the month.
Several attempts at illegal movement of goods were stopped at the Ukrainian-Polish border. Among the seized items were electronic cigarettes, Apple AirPods headphones, old coins, cosmetics, alcohol, coffee, and narcotic drugs.
In Kovel on August 17, an Audi car collided with a motorcycle, as a result of which the 35-year-old motorcyclist died on the spot. The car driver was sober, and a criminal proceeding has been opened.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk region, the occupiers are seizing cars from local residents. This is happening under the guise of "court decisions", preparing civilian transport for the needs of the Russian army.
On August 9, in the Bila Tserkva district, a passenger car collided on the Severynivka - Nastashka road. As a result of the accident, a boy born in 2013 died from injuries, and a woman was injured.
In Volyn, an 11-year-old boy, driving an Audi, fatally injured his two-year-old sister while backing out of a garage. His seven-year-old brother sustained minor injuries.
In July 2025, Ukrainians purchased over 6. 4 thousand new passenger cars, which is 1% more than last year. Toyota remains the leader, and the Chinese brand BYD is approaching it.
European luxury car manufacturers, including Porsche and Aston Martin, are raising prices in the US due to tariffs. This comes after the US and Europe reached a trade agreement on a 15% tariff on cars from the EU.
In Troieshchyna, a man sustained facial injuries due to a parking conflict. The 19-year-old shooter has been detained and faces up to seven years in prison.
Audi's after-tax profit in the first half fell by 37. 5% to 1.3 billion euros, marking the third consecutive annual decline. The company lowered its turnover forecast for the current year to 65-70 billion euros, expecting significantly lower sales profitability.
On July 20, a fatal road accident occurred in Rivne region: a Volkswagen driver, exiting a secondary road, collided with an Audi. The driver and two passengers of the Volkswagen died, the Audi driver was hospitalized.
An overview of the largest car parts and accessories stores in Kyiv.
Owners of luxury cars in Ukraine paid UAH 95. 3 million in transport tax over five months, exceeding last year's figure. More than 5.6 thousand people made this payment, with the largest sums coming from Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Lviv regions.
Formula 1 updates the calendar for 2026: 24 stages, start in Australia, return of Madrid with a new track instead of Imola. New technical regulations and environmentally friendly fuel.
The German automaker is restructuring production due to changing demand. About 20,000 employees have agreed to voluntary redundancy by 2030.
In the center of Mexico City, killers shot two of Mayor Clara Brugada's closest aides. According to preliminary data, the motive for the attack was revenge by an organized criminal group.
In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, two men were detained for shooting from a car. They face up to 7 years of imprisonment for hooliganism with the use of weapons.
Tonight on the Gostomel highway, the driver of an Audi drove into the oncoming lane and collided with a Toyota. As a result of the accident, both drivers died, and the passenger of the Toyota was hospitalized in serious condition.
In April, demand for electric vehicles increased by 37%. The most popular were BYD Song Plus among new cars and TESLA Model Y among used cars.
Western automakers are implementing a "China for China" strategy and local software to regain market share lost to domestic competitors. New models are being tested at the Shanghai auto show to restore their positions.
In January-March 2025, Ukrainians purchased 2,641 passenger cars from China, which is 36% less than last year. The most popular models are BYD Song Plus and ZEEKR 001.
The investigation revealed that the head of NABU, Mykhailo Romaniuk, has luxury property registered to relatives. He received preferential housing, and his brother has been on trial for bribery for 8 years.
In March 2025, Ukrainians purchased 4,680 electric vehicles, which is 6% more than last year. The most popular were BYD Song Plus and TESLA Model Y.
Audi has stopped exporting cars to the USA in response to Trump's new tariffs. The company wants to sell shares that are already in the USA.
The Porsche SE holding company, which has suffered losses, is considering re-entering the arms market. The company has experience in developing the Leopard tank for the Bundeswehr and is already investing in the development of drones.
Trump will introduce 25% tariffs on car imports, which will hit European manufacturers. Porsche and Mercedes may lose billions of euros in profits due to the new US duties.
The number of car owners who fall under the "luxury tax" has increased by 38%. They paid almost UAH 220 million in tax, most of it in Kyiv.
Volkswagen is recalling 60,490 vehicles in the United States due to a problem with the display of the gear position. The defect affects the ID.4, Audi Q4 e-Tron and Q4 e-Tron Sportback models from 2021-2023.
Tesla's sales in Europe fell by 45% in January 2024 after Elon Musk's political statements. The company's market share dropped to 1%, while total sales of electric vehicles in Europe increased by 37%.