Chinese automaker BYD has significantly extended the battery warranty coverage for its electric vehicles in Europe to 8 years or 250,000 km. This new policy exceeds industry standards and puts pressure on competitors.
Volkswagen is ceasing production at its Dresden plant from December 16, marking the company's first plant closure in Germany in 88 years. The reasons are declining demand in China and Europe, as well as the impact of US tariffs.
Leading US automakers have urged Washington to prevent state-backed Chinese automakers and battery manufacturers from opening factories. They warn that China poses a direct threat to the US auto industry due to subsidies and oversupply.
In November of this year, Ukrainians purchased about 8. 3 thousand new passenger cars, which is 58% more than last year. The most popular brand of the month was Chinese BYD, and the bestseller was RENAULT Duster.
Ford Focus production has ended after 27 years and 12 million sales. Ford is accelerating the transition of its European lineup to electric models.
The first photos of the new Volkswagen T-Roc R model, scheduled for release in 2027, have appeared online. The car will receive a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 328 hp, a mild hybrid system, and 4Motion all-wheel drive.
For the first time in 30 years, the United States did not send a delegation to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, allowing China to take a central role in the global fight against warming. The Chinese pavilion dominates the summit, and its companies are presenting "green future" strategies, strengthening the country's influence.
In October, Ukrainians purchased almost 7,800 new passenger cars, 71% of which were for private use. Sales in the private segment increased by 60%, while corporate purchases decreased by 5%.
In Ukraine, BYD, Volkswagen, and Zeekr electric cars are in the highest demand, with China being the main supplier. The average price of an electric car is $21,000, and import duty exemptions for them reached UAH 14.5 billion in 2025.
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.
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan received a 5-star safety rating from the NHTSA, the highest possible score. The new generation features a stronger structure, improved crash protection, and an expanded suite of safety systems.
Volkswagen reported an operating loss of 1. 3 billion euros in the third quarter due to a change in Porsche's electric vehicle strategy. The company also faces additional costs due to US tariffs, which could reach 5 billion euros this year.
Germany depends on China for 95% of the supply of these elements, and the country's government does not have a clear plan to resolve the crisis.
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.
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.
The Volkswagen Touareg will cease production in the spring of 2026, with order taking ending in March. The company introduced the Touareg Final Edition, which features laser engraving and interior lighting.
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.
In Novosibirsk, a car-sharing vehicle crashed into a crowd of people at a bus stop, then drove into a kiosk. Among the six injured, a child is in serious condition; the driver was drunk.
Porsche car sales in China fell by 26% and in North America by 5% in 2025. This is due to US tariffs and fierce competition in China.
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.
On the M-30 "Stryi - Izvaryne" highway, a car and a truck collided: a man born in 1988 and a woman born in 2002 died.
In Kyiv region, a Mercedes-Benz driver drove into the oncoming lane and collided with a Volkswagen. As a result of the accident, the 52-year-old Volkswagen driver died, and three passengers, including a 16-year-old girl, were hospitalized.
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.
New Volvo electric vehicles, including the mid-size EX60 electric SUV, will be equipped with advanced battery technologies available outside of China. The EX60, due out next year, will have battery options with two different chemical compositions and will use prismatic cells.
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.
Porsche shares fell by 4. 1% after the company adjusted its plans for electric vehicle production and lowered its profitability forecast for 2025. This caused a drop in shares of parent company Volkswagen and holding company Porsche SE.
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.
In August, Ukrainians purchased over 2,400 passenger cars from China, which is 42% more than in the same period last year. Most of them are new electric vehicles, accounting for 88% of the total.
Police have opened a criminal investigation into the fatal accident on September 13 on Tyurinska Street. The Renault driver died after crashing into a pole, and three passengers were injured.
In Kyiv, a drunk female driver in a Volkswagen hit a 23-year-old servicewoman at a pedestrian crossing, ignoring a red traffic light. The victim was hospitalized, and the driver was detained; criminal proceedings have been initiated.
