Porsche cancels plans to launch its own battery production due to high costs and slowed growth in the electric car market. Its subsidiary Cellforce will now focus solely on research and development.
In the Kyiv region, a 14-year-old moped driver collided with a minivan while exiting a secondary road. As a result of the accident, the driver and his 15-year-old passenger were injured and hospitalized.
The flagship Volkswagen Touareg SUV will cease production by 2026 without a direct replacement. The company will focus on more affordable models, such as the Tayron, due to declining profitability.
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.
European luxury car manufacturers, including Porsche and Aston Martin, are raising prices in the US due to tariffs. This comes after the US and Europe reached a trade agreement on a 15% tariff on cars from the EU.
In the Bucha district of Kyiv region, a conflict occurred between a 60-year-old man and a woman, during which the man hit the victim's phone with his hand. The police are investigating the incident, which took place on July 28 in a store in the village of Sofiivska Borshchahivka.
On Khreshchatyk, a Volkswagen driver drove onto the pedestrian area and collided with a concrete barrier. The 43-year-old man was hospitalized with an open leg fracture.
On July 20, a fatal road accident occurred in Rivne region: a Volkswagen driver, exiting a secondary road, collided with an Audi. The driver and two passengers of the Volkswagen died, the Audi driver was hospitalized.
Global sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids increased by 24% in June, reaching 1. 8 million units. Sales in China and Europe showed significant growth, while the US recorded a 1% decline.
In Odesa, a mother and her 13-year-old daughter were exposed for setting fire to Ukrzaliznytsia facilities and military transport at the behest of Russian special services. The woman has been detained, and the girl has been handed over to guardianship authorities.
An overview of the largest car parts and accessories stores in Kyiv.
In the Naro-Fominsk district near Moscow, a Russian military KAMAZ truck collided head-on with a Volkswagen passenger car. As a result of the incident, two people who were in the car died.
A 22-year-old citizen of Ukraine driving a minibus caused an accident in Poland, crashing into a truck. Four Ukrainian minibus passengers were injured, one was hospitalized by helicopter. Both drivers were sober, the minibus driver was detained.
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 German automaker is restructuring production due to changing demand. About 20,000 employees have agreed to voluntary redundancy by 2030.
In April, BYD overtook Tesla in electric vehicle sales in Europe for the first time, selling 7,231 cars. Tesla's sales fell by 49%, although the electric vehicle market grew by 28%.
In April 2025, Lviv region and Kyiv became leaders in the registration of electric vehicles. The most popular models were BYD Song Plus EV, Tesla Model Y, and others.
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.
In April, auto sales in China rose by 14. 8%, marking the third consecutive month of growth. Demand for electric vehicles and hybrids increased by 33.9% due to a government subsidy program.
In April 2025, Ukrainians purchased 1256 passenger cars from China, which is 8% more than last year. The most popular were BYD Song Plus and VOLKSWAGEN ID.Unyx.
In April, demand for electric vehicles increased by 37%. The most popular were BYD Song Plus among new cars and TESLA Model Y among used cars.
In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, a Daewoo Lanos driver, while making a U-turn in a prohibited area, collided with a Volkswagen. As a result of the accident, a Volkswagen passenger died, and two more people were injured.
Ford has worsened its profit forecast for 2025 due to US tariffs on the automotive industry. The company's losses may reach $1.5.
New tariffs may increase the cost of batteries and components, leading to the popularity of Chinese manufacturers. Prices for Tesla and some models may not increase as much.
Western automakers are implementing a "China for China" strategy and local software to regain market share lost to domestic competitors. New models are being tested at the Shanghai auto show to restore their positions.
In January-March 2025, Ukrainians purchased 2,641 passenger cars from China, which is 36% less than last year. The most popular models are BYD Song Plus and ZEEKR 001.
In March 2025, Ukrainians purchased 4,680 electric vehicles, which is 6% more than last year. The most popular were BYD Song Plus and TESLA Model Y.
The Porsche SE holding company, which has suffered losses, is considering re-entering the arms market. The company has experience in developing the Leopard tank for the Bundeswehr and is already investing in the development of drones.
Mercedes-Benz is considering reducing sales of entry-level models in the US, such as the GLA, due to the introduction of a 25% tariff on car imports. The company wants to focus on more expensive models.
BMW is collaborating with Alibaba to integrate Banma AI into cars. This will create an intelligent assistant for drivers in China.
