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.
Toyota Motor Corporation plans to raise prices on some Toyota and Lexus car models in the US, starting next month. This increase, averaging $270 and $208 respectively, is part of a regular price review taking into account market conditions and competition.
Journalists have identified significant problems with candidates for the position of head of the BRDO from NABU: hidden Russian citizenship of relatives, links to persons involved in cases, and "leaks" of criminal proceedings materials.
American auto parts suppliers are urging the government to intervene due to China's restrictions on the export of rare earth metals. This threatens the production of components.
The Toyota RAV4 crossover topped the ranking of the world's best-selling cars from January to April 2025, increasing sales by 0. 5%. In April, hybrids became the market leaders for new passenger cars in the EU.
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.
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.
The InfoSec Ukraine 2025 conference dedicated to information and cyber security issues was held in Kyiv. Participants discussed strategies to strengthen Ukraine's digital defense in the context of hybrid warfare.
Ford has worsened its profit forecast for 2025 due to US tariffs on the automotive industry. The company's losses may reach $1.5.
In April, the new commercial vehicle market in Ukraine decreased by 6% compared to last year, to 982 vehicles. Since the beginning of the year, the fleet has been replenished with 3,820 vehicles, which is 2% less.
Donald Trump is asking for more time to analyze the US economy, which has shrunk by 0. 3%. He blames Biden and promises to restore production with investments.
