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In March 2024, sales of new passenger cars in Ukraine increased by 50% year-on-year, with Toyota becoming the top-selling brand, followed by Renault and Skoda, and the Renault Duster becoming the best-selling model.

The Renault Duster crossover remained the bestseller on the Ukrainian new car market in February 2024 with 603 units sold.

Four Israeli citizens staged a shooting on the street in Uman, were ordered to return to their country of origin by March 4, and one of them was banned from entering Ukraine until 2027.

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen handed over 50 Toyota SUVs to Ukrainian law enforcement on the anniversary of the Russian invasion to ensure security in the liberated territories.

In January 2023, more than 3,500 electric vehicles were added to Ukraine's fleet, and the Volkswagen ID. 4 became the most popular new electric vehicle model in all regions except Odesa.

Kenyan marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach are killed in a car accident in Kenya.

The Mayakivske Emergency Medical Aid Station in Odesa Oblast has received a new modern Class C ambulance as part of the strengthening and modernization of the emergency medical aid system in the region.

Analysts note that in 2023, 3. 8 thousand cars were purchased on Prozorro for UAH 3.7 billion. At the same time, in 2021, almost 5 thousand cars were purchased for the same amount.

In January 2024, Ukrainians bought 4. 4 thousand new passenger cars, which is 47% more than in January 2023.

In the declaration, the column "value as of the date of acquisition or according to the latest monetary valuation" reads UAH 9,923,007. The apartment is owned by Les Hauts D'Esmeralda, a company registered in Upper Savoy.

Global car production grew by 10% to 66. 9 million units, with China becoming the largest producer with over 21 million vehicles. Passenger cars accounted for the majority of production, with almost 48 million units.

Toyota is recalling more than a million vehicles worldwide due to a defect that could prevent airbags from deploying. The sensors will be replaced free of charge.

Daihatsu has suspended deliveries of its vehicles, including those sold under the Toyota brand, due to a scandal involving violations of safety test data. The suspension of deliveries came after the discovery of about 200 violations involving 64 Daihatsu and Toyota models.

Starting in 2025, the Volkswagen Group will switch to the NACS charging standard introduced by Tesla. Volkswagen is one of the latest car manufacturers to switch to the new charging standard.

Western companies that have left the Russian market have suffered losses totaling $103 billion. President Putin benefits from acquiring assets at below market value and imposing high taxes on exits.