Volkswagen
Seven people, including two children, were injured in a crash in Zhytomyr region. Law enforcement officers are establishing the circumstances of the collision involving three cars.
Residents of Dnipropetrovsk and Kyiv regions tried to illegally cross the border with Moldova in a Volkswagen, breaking through the barriers. During detention, they resisted and inflicted bodily injuries on a border guard.
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said the auto industry went too far in abandoning physical buttons, and the company plans to bring some of them back. New models, such as the CLA, have already received a physical volume control on the steering wheel.
BMW sales in China fell 30% in the second quarter. The company is banking on the new Neue Klasse electric vehicle lineup, but analysts believe it is too late.
Four cars collided on Lvivske Highway due to a drunk Ford driver. One man was killed, and six others, including two children, were hospitalized.
A Volkswagen car exploded in the Prymorskyi district of Odesa, injuring two people. The SBU has opened a case under the article pertaining to a terrorist act.
The electric crossover on the MEB+ platform features a range of up to 440 km and a 475-liter trunk. The top-tier version accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds.
The electric hot hatch will feature a 226-horsepower engine and a range of up to 454 kilometers. The official premiere of the new model will take place on May 15 at the Nürburgring.
In April, Ukrainians purchased 6. 2 thousand new cars, where every tenth model was a Renault Duster. Since the beginning of the year, sales have grown by 7% to 21.5 thousand units.
Chinese company Xpeng is preparing for mass production of flying cars and the launch of robotaxis. Humanoid robots will appear in offices by the end of 2026.
The ranking was topped by the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail at $32 million. The list included exclusive models from Bugatti, Pagani, Mercedes-Maybach, and Aspark.
The court scheduled Smyrnov's case for consideration in May 2026. The former official is accused of illicit enrichment by UAH 15.7 million.
In March, sales of new passenger cars increased by 16 percent. The most popular model among buyers was the TOYOTA RAV-4 crossover with a result of 453 units.
The crossover received a design similar to the Teramont Pro model and an engine with 282 horsepower. The interior can be equipped with a 15-inch screen, massage seats, and MagSafe charging.
The assailant smashed a military car's mirror and stole a mobile phone due to a road conflict. Police detained the suspect, who faces up to ten years in prison.
The conflict in the Middle East has halted deliveries of Ferrari and Maserati due to logistical problems. The market with the highest margin is losing customers and profitability.
The carmaker is negotiating with Rafael on the production of launchers and platforms. The project could save 2,300 jobs within 18 months.
In January 2026, the Renault Clio became the bestseller in the European new car market, selling 14,660 units. This was due to the hybrid version and an increase in corporate sales in France and Italy.
The SAP prosecutor sent an indictment to the court against Andriy Smirnov, former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, and the owner of a construction company. They are accused of money laundering and receiving undue benefits.
A road accident involving four cars occurred in Poltava region. A two-year-old child and two women were injured and hospitalized.
Tens of thousands of cars are being exported from China to Russia through 'grey market' schemes, circumventing sanctions. Some of these vehicles are manufactured in China, while others are imported from third countries.
The German company Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the armored S680 with the highest civilian protection level VR10. This car can withstand armor-piercing and incendiary shells, as well as large-caliber bullets and grenade explosions.
Volkswagen is recalling 44,500 ID. 4 electric vehicles in the US due to battery overheating. Defects include missing monitoring software and electrode displacement, which could lead to ignition.
In December, electric vehicle sales in the European Union for the first time outpaced gasoline cars, despite proposals to relax emissions standards. Overall car sales are growing for the sixth consecutive month.
India and the European Union will announce a free trade agreement that includes India reducing tariffs on car imports from the EU by up to 40% from 110%. This will pave the way for an expanded market for European cars and Indian electronics, textiles, and chemicals.
In 2025, Volkswagen sold 274,417 electric vehicles in Europe, surpassing Tesla, which sold 238,765 cars. Tesla's sales fell by 27%, while Volkswagen's increased by 56%.
The 2027 Volkswagen ID. 4 is expected to undergo a major update in design, battery, and technology, making it practically a new car. The model will receive the MEB+ architecture with lithium-iron-phosphate batteries and, likely, a new name, ID. Tiguan.
In December 2025, 12. 4 thousand new passenger cars were sold in Ukraine, which is the highest figure since March 2014. This represents a 50% increase compared to November 2025 and a 2.2-fold increase compared to December 2024, driven by the expiration of VAT benefits for electric vehicles.
Ferrari has filed an application to register the name "HC25" with the World Intellectual Property Office, indicating the preparation of a new unique supercar from its special projects line. Experts suggest that the name may refer to the customer's initials, a limited series, or a dedication to the 25th anniversary of an event or model.
From January to November, almost 9. 9 million new passenger cars were registered in the European Union. Volkswagen, Toyota, and Skoda became the market leaders.