Toyota presented the new two-seater FT-Me electric car, 2. 5 meters long, designed for teenagers from 14 years old. The model belongs to the quadricycle category and has manual control, mass production is expected in 2027.
Subaru unveiled two new STI-branded concept cars: the electric Performance-E fastback and the gasoline Performance-B, which resembles the WRX sports hatchback. Both models will be officially shown on October 29 at an exhibition in Japan.
The new Toyota Corolla, presented as a concept, surprised with its appearance during a live broadcast from Japan. The use of conventional mirrors and a fuel tank cap hint at its proximity to production and an electric version, although an internal combustion engine variant is also likely.
Toyota plans to release its first electric vehicle with a solid-state battery in 2027-2028, promising increased range and faster charging. The company is collaborating with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. for the mass production of cathode materials.
The Toyota RAV4, released last decade, still dominates the US market and is popular in Europe. A new hybrid model on the TNGA-K platform will replace it by 2026.
Japanese automaker Honda has unveiled a new racing version of the Honda Prelude GT500, which will debut in the 2026 Super GT season. This model will replace the Civic Type R-GT and symbolizes the return of the legendary Prelude name in both production and competitive versions.
Sales of new electric vehicles in the US grew by 21% last quarter, reaching 10% of total deliveries, thanks to a $7,500 federal tax credit. However, a slowdown in EV sales is expected after the credit expires.
In September 2025, Ukrainians purchased over 6,800 new passenger cars, which is 20% more than last year. The Chinese company BYD became the market leader, surpassing Toyota and Volkswagen.
Automaker BMW is expanding the availability of hydrogen cars, offering a new X5 with hydrogen fuel cells in all markets. This expansion is part of a strategy to diversify the model range, which includes five powertrain options.
In August 2025, the number of new passenger car registrations in Europe increased by 5% to 790,177 units. The most popular car was the Volkswagen T-Roc with 14,693 units sold.
The new BMW X5 crossover will feature five types of powertrains, including gasoline, diesel, hybrid, hydrogen, and battery-electric versions. The first hydrogen model, developed jointly with Toyota, will go into production in 2028, while the new X5 is expected to debut next year.
Toyota has released a software update for the 2023 GR Corolla, increasing torque by 32 N·m and changing the power distribution in the all-wheel-drive system. This allows 2023 owners to get the improved performance available in 2025 models.
Japanese automaker Toyota is recalling 591,000 vehicles in the US, including Lexus models, due to a potential malfunction of the 12. 3-inch digital instrument panels. The defect could lead to incorrect speedometer readings and the absence of warning signals, creating dangerous conditions on the roads.
In August 2025, over 7,900 electric vehicles were added in Ukraine, which is 13% more than in July. Passenger cars predominated, a significant portion of which were used.
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.
German automaker BMW Group has sold 3 million electrified vehicles worldwide. The share of electrified vehicles in the company's total sales exceeds 40%.
Toyota's global sales in July grew by 4. 8% thanks to electric vehicles and hybrids. Car production increased by 5.3%.
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.
Modifications from G-Power, costing $42,000, transform the BMW M4 Competition into a 720-horsepower car capable of accelerating up to 320 km/h. This makes it a competitor to the Mustang GTD at a significantly lower price.
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.
Toyota has installed the Sweep system at Mazda's car plant in Hiroshima, which uses old electric vehicle batteries. This system is being tested to power the plant, integrating the original car inverters.
The former head of the Central Medical-Social Expert Commission of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and seven of his accomplices are suspected of abuse of power and document forgery. They illegally issued disability to at least 14 citizens, which led to payments of over UAH 2.8 million from the state budget.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has seized the property of former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov and his wife. The seizure concerns apartments, securities, funds in accounts, and a car.
In Oleksandriia, a Toyota Rav4 driver, while reversing, hit her 15-year-old daughter with an open door. The girl fell under the car's wheels and died in the hospital from her 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.
US President Donald Trump announced new trade agreements, setting tariffs on imports from Japan at 15% and from the Philippines at 19%. These steps are shaping a new trade landscape where 10% is considered the new norm, and American companies still profitably import goods.
Spain experienced a 5. 5 magnitude earthquake in the south of the country, including Costa del Sol and Alicante, which caused the collapse of the airport roof in Almeria and damage to a car dealership. This happened a day after sudden floods turned the streets of Catalonia into rivers and led to the evacuation of a hospital.
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 Ukrainian market for new trucks and special vehicles has shrunk by 10% since the beginning of the year, reaching 5,629 units. In June, demand fell by 29% compared to last year, with 856 vehicles sold.
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.
