Car and battery manufacturer BYD is completing a 130 square kilometer plant in Zhengzhou, China, which will become the world's largest complex for the production of electric vehicles and batteries. It will produce up to one million electric cars annually.
Automaker Nissan will temporarily reduce production of its Rogue SUV in Japan due to a shortage of microchips from Dutch company Nexperia amid diplomatic restrictions. The reduction will amount to approximately 900 vehicles over the week starting November 10 at the Kyushu plant.
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.
A fatal road accident involving military personnel occurred in the Lviv region. A Nissan car with military license plates crashed into a parked truck, killing four servicemen.
Automaker Nissan is updating the Skyline and confirming the arrival of a new rear-wheel drive Infiniti sedan. The 400R Limited version, limited to 400 units, costs 6,935,500 yen.
General Motors is recalling nearly 23,000 2025-2026 Chevy Equinox EV and Cadillac Optiq vehicles due to defective Continental Tire tires. The problem lies in an unsuitable rubber compound, which can lead to tread separation.
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.
Global electric vehicle sales in September 2025 exceeded 2. 1 million units for the first time, marking the highest monthly figure. This boom is driven by tax breaks and local incentives in the US, UK, South Korea, and China.
The 2026 Nissan Ariya electric crossover will receive an updated design, a new Google-powered infotainment system, and V2L functionality. The car will debut at the Japan Mobility Show on October 31, but will not be available in the US market.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of 19,077 Nissan electric vehicles in the US. The reason is the possible overheating of batteries during fast charging, which poses a fire hazard.
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.
Volvo plans to release a new large SUV with an extended range (EREV), developed specifically for the American market. market. The model will be produced at the Ridgeville plant in South Carolina by the end of the decade.
Italian design house Italdesign announced a tribute project to the Honda NSX, posting an image of the Honda and NSX logos alongside its own. The company is known for reworks of existing designs, such as the Nissan GT-R50 and the Giugiaro Mustang.
Nissan is facing a reduction in the production of the third-generation Leaf due to difficulties with battery supply from AESC. This jeopardizes the company's return to stability and its competitiveness in the electric vehicle market.
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.
Nissan officially announced the return of the iconic GT-R model in a new form. Company CEO Ivan Espinosa stated that the GT-R "will evolve and reappear" for a new generation, preserving its heritage and enhancing performance.
Porsche cancels plans to launch its own battery production due to high costs and slowed growth in the electric car market. Its subsidiary Cellforce will now focus solely on research and development.
Nissan shares fell by 6% after Mercedes-Benz sold its 3. 8% stake in the Japanese automaker. This sale increases pressure on Nissan, which is struggling to implement its recovery plan.
The results of the J. D. Power 2025 Seat Quality Study have been published, revealing the cars with the most comfortable seats. Among the leaders are Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, Kia Telluride, Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Bronco Sport, BMW Z4, Porsche 911, and Audi A5.
In Kharkiv, a road accident involving a Toyota car, a trolleybus, and a bus occurred on Heroes of Kharkiv Avenue. As a result of the accident, eight people, including a 16-year-old girl, were hospitalized.
The new 2026 Nissan LEAF will be the most affordable electric car in the USA, starting at $29,990. It offers a range of up to 485 km and fast charging.
In Kharkiv on August 16, a Nissan driver drove onto the sidewalk, hitting a 20-year-old woman and her five-month-old child. The injured were taken to the hospital with injuries.
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 the first half of 2025, Ukrainians purchased 22,000 used passenger cars from the USA, which is 4% more than last year. The most popular models were Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, Ford Escape, Jeep Cherokee, and Nissan Rogue.
In June, Ukraine's car fleet was replenished with over 2. 4 thousand hybrid passenger cars, which is 14% more than last year. Among the new cars, the Toyota RAV4 leads, and among imported used cars, the Toyota Prius.
The new third-generation Nissan Leaf has become a crossover on the Nissan CMF-EV platform. The electric car received modern screens and an electrochromic panoramic roof.
Nissan plans to close two factories in Japan and factories in Mexico, India, Argentina and South Africa. The company is suffering losses and planning a reorganization.
Japanese automaker Nissan has announced the reduction of 11,000 jobs and the closure of 7 plants due to weak sales and the breakdown of a merger with Honda. Layoffs will reach 20,000 in a year.
Nissan plans to cut more than 10,000 additional employees due to falling sales. This will reduce the group's workforce by approximately 15%.
Trump's global trade war is leading to a fall in stocks, especially for technology companies. Nvidia expects losses of $5.5 billion, and airlines are preparing for an uncertain summer season.
