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Peugeot e-2008 test drive: balancing on the edge

Auto Auto 05-05-2025 at 10:00 comment
While all electric vehicles compete in expressiveness and technology, the Peugeot e-2008 electric crossover simply remains itself in any guise. And it offers a comfortable transition to the side of ecology without irritation, neuroses and unnecessary expenses. The success of the second generation Peugeot 2008 has shown the importance of design,…

A signal for investors? Tesla’s CEO has sold off almost all of her shares

News Auto 04-30-2025 at 12:37 comment
Tesla has not been doing well lately Cybertruck was not so successfulas Elon Musk said, Consumers in Europe are refusing to buy electric cars from an American company in favor of Chinese models, and The latest financial report shows a drop in profits. Against this backdrop, another piece of news about the automaker looks very telling. Robin…

Cupra Leon test drive: lightning fast modesty

Auto Auto 04-29-2025 at 14:00 comment
The energy of this «hot» hatch, also known as the Cupra Leon, is overwhelming and seems to charge everyone who dares to get behind the wheel. It’s like a wild beast locked in a cage of decency, and as soon as you open the bolt, it breaks free. Indeed, at first glance, it’s hard to […]

The new Nissan N7 provides 510-625 km of range at a price of $16500

News Auto 04-29-2025 at 09:46 comment
Nissan has prepared its new N7 electric car for release. This model combines an affordable price with a considerable range.

Elon Musk promised that the Cybertruck would float like a boat – the car owner checked it out

News Auto 04-28-2025 at 19:28 comment
As usual, Elon Musk promised mountains of gold! He claimed that his Cybertruck would float like a real boat and even cross rivers. And one car owner apparently took him at his word and decided to test these promises in practice. And what do you think? He got stuck like a fly in a cobweb in his $100,000 beauty.

Tesla allegedly «cheats on» odometers to avoid warranty repairs — lawsuit in the US

News Auto 04-28-2025 at 11:36 comment
A Model Y owner sued Tesla and accused it of deliberately overstating the odometer. He noticed that the on-board system showed a higher mileage than he actually drove.

Frost is not a problem: revolutionary coating for electric car batteries speeds up charging by 500% at -10°C

News Auto 04-25-2025 at 15:01 comment
Scientists from the University of Michigan in the United States have developed coating for batteries electric cars, allowing them to charge 500% faster at low temperatures.

Tesla tests FSD Supervised — a “self-driving” robotaxi, but with a driver behind the wheel

News Auto 04-25-2025 at 09:22 comment
Despite the criticism of Full Self-Driving (FSD), which often causes accidents and finesTesla has started testing its autonomous taxi service. Initially, the testing program will involve the company’s employees in Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area. The full launch of the service is scheduled for the summer of 2025.

A hybrid that an electric car would envy: Zeekr 9X travels over 380 km on electric power

News Auto 04-25-2025 at 07:00 comment
While Tesla is treading water and releases new models every few years, Chinese manufacturers are churning out new products almost every week. Just last week, we talked about a new Zeekr 007 GT electric station wagon. And today, the Chinese brand has announced a new crossover with a hybrid powertrain – Zeekr 9X.

Tesla’s profits plummet by 71% — Musk is in turmoil, but in no hurry to leave DOGE

News Auto 04-23-2025 at 18:50 comment
Tesla is reaping the rewards of Elon Musk’s foray into politics and his «heartfelt greetings» antics. Many potential buyers do not want to be associated with all this, and they avoid buying Tesla electric cars. The consequences are very telling. The company’s sales have dropped so much that it is close to the financial «red zone»…

MG ZS HEV review: the most affordable hybrid or an example of the development of modern technology

Auto Auto 04-22-2025 at 14:00 comment
The fresh ZS HEV received the world’s first 3-speed hybrid transmission, 8 driving presets, three levels of recovery and 5 liters per 100 km. As our Chumak ancestors would say, the salt of this car is not in the batteries, but in the principles: HEV+ can operate both as a series and parallel hybrid. Believe […]

A cheat driver from Lviv used Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to pass his driving test

News Auto 04-21-2025 at 10:55 comment
Why complicate things when you can simplify them? Thought one of the participants of the theoretical driving test in Stryi, Lviv region, and put on smart glasses to pass the test with flying colors.

China bans the terms «autonomous» and «smart» driving in car advertising

News Auto 04-18-2025 at 09:24 comment
China has banned automakers from using the terms «smart» or «autonomous driving» when advertising driver assistance features and is tightening controls on «remote» system updates, according to Reuters.

Tesla, hold on: Kia has shown a stylish EV4 electric sedan with a range of 531 km and a price of $35 thousand.

News Auto 04-17-2025 at 07:54 comment
At the New York International Auto Show, Kia showed the American version of the EV4 electric car in a sedan body. This model is designed to compete with the Tesla Model 3.

A popular Chinese brand in Ukraine launches a new model — ZEEKR 007 GT

News Auto 04-16-2025 at 13:31 comment
It took ZEEKR only 4 months to move from the first teaser of a new electric vehicle to the full launch of a commercial model. The Chinese manufacturer has officially unveiled the new ZEEKR 007 GT electric station wagon in the shooting brake style (a type of car body that combines elements of a sports coupe and station wagon with an extended trunk).…

Global sales of electric vehicles increased by 29%: record in the UK, decline in France, Tesla in the red

News Auto 04-15-2025 at 20:09 comment
In March, global sales of electric vehicles increased to 1.7 million units, and in the first quarter of 2025 reached 4.1 million. This is evidenced by new data from the research company Rho Motion. Year-on-year, sales grew by 29%, and by an impressive 40% compared to February.

Renault Taliant test drive: the value of simplicity

Auto Auto 04-15-2025 at 14:00 comment
You won’t see the Renault Taliant in the open spaces of France or in Macron’s motorcade. It has a different purpose, which makes it valuable for our market, given the success of the Renault Logan in previous years. Renault has been conquering our market for years. Competent loan programs, loyal prices and the right approach […]

Tesla has found a worthy use for Cybertruck – to transport other cars for advertising

News Auto 04-15-2025 at 10:44 comment
Tesla has finally found a use for its Cybertruck, which has been selling poorly: it now carries mobile billboards with the new Model Y electric car.

In «Diia» will launch an online driving license exam ─ without queues and with AI for control

News Auto 04-14-2025 at 09:06 comment
The «Diia» app plans to launch an online exam for obtaining a driver’s license. In this case, it will be possible to pass the theoretical part of the exam without visiting the service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This was announced during a national telethon by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Transformation,…

Mazda showed the EZ-60 (CX-6e) electric crossover: cameras instead of mirrors and a range of up to 628 km

News Auto 04-11-2025 at 15:11 comment
Mazda is expanding its electric vehicle lineup by presenting a new electric crossover, the EZ-60. The first official images and some likely characteristics of this novelty are already available.

Musk’s DOGE fires NHTSA experts who monitored car safety at Tesla

News Auto 04-11-2025 at 08:41 comment
In February, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) made unexpected layoffs that hit the autonomous vehicle safety division particularly hard. Among those fired are many experts responsible for assessing the risks associated with self-driving cars, including Tesla. The layoffs were part of a large-scale initiative by the…

Tesla Supercharger explodes in Washington, D.C. — FBI suspects a homemade bomb

News Auto 04-09-2025 at 15:46 comment
Last night, a Tesla Supercharger charging station cabinet exploded in Washington state. The explosion is believed to have been caused by a homemade bomb. Local police and the FBI are currently investigating the incident.

The first acquaintance with Cupra Terramar: emotion in details

Auto Auto 04-07-2025 at 10:00 comment
The premium brand Cupra presented a new model of the brand in Kyiv — the Cupra Terramar crossover, which has become a rare but stable phenomenon, once every seven years, to be exact. This is the fifth model of the company and the largest in the model line. The VW Group has built the longest […]

Cybertruck is bursting at the seams: gaps in the body after official repairs and promises that disappear

News Auto 04-07-2025 at 09:40 comment
The Tesla Cybertruck, once hailed as a bold bid for leadership in the electric vehicle segment, is once again in the spotlight — and not for the better. After of the latest recallassociated with the a loose decorative panelThe situation became even worse. The repairs were not only imperfect, but also caused the owners to be even more indignant.

Tesla’s three-year record fall: Cybertruck failed, BYD became the market leader

News Auto 04-03-2025 at 17:41 comment
Tesla’s sales in the first quarter of 2025 suffered a serious drop of 13% compared to the same period of the previous year. This is the company’s worst result in almost 3 years.

Autopilot crashes Xiaomi SU7 due to unexpected lane change at high speed

News Auto 04-03-2025 at 10:12 comment
Xiaomi has expressed «deep regret» over the crash of its SU7 electric car that killed three people in China. Before the incident, the car’s automatic driving function was activated. The company has pledged to cooperate with the police investigating the incident.

About 1 million documents of Ukrainian car owners were unprotected for years, — cybersecurity expert

News Auto 04-02-2025 at 12:07 comment
For three years after the problem was discovered, some car owners’ documents were stored in an unsecured storage facility for about four years.

Tesla and BYD, move over: ZEEKR announces 1.2 MW car charging station

News Auto 04-01-2025 at 19:51 comment
Two weeks after the BYD presented a new charging station for electric vehicles with a capacity of 1 MW (1000 kW)Chinese automaker ZEEKR has unveiled its own ultra-fast charger that delivers up to 1.2 MW of power. ZEEKR’s vice president shared details of the new charging technology ahead of its official debut in a few weeks.

Tesla store burns down in Rome: 17 cars destroyed

News Auto 03-31-2025 at 20:00 comment
On March 31, a large-scale fire broke out in a Tesla store in Rome. The fire destroyed 17 cars and part of the building. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the possibility of arson is not ruled out.

Renault Duster Mild Hybrid test drive: practicality in a new dimension

Auto Auto 03-31-2025 at 10:00 comment
At first glance, it seems unrealistic: this expatriate Renault Duster couldn’t have jumped between generations like between galaxies. Only we got a modern, versatile crossover with optimal content and not for all the money in the world. Of course, the most interesting things about Renault Duster are not immediately apparent. You need to spend…

Toncoin (TON) soared after Grok integration: now you can buy a Tesla Cybertruck (and more) with coins

News Auto 03-28-2025 at 15:01 comment
In mid-March Pavel Durov left France and started actively promoting Telegram. On March 26, it became known that the Grok chatbot was integrated into the messenger (the day before the AI became available for Android). Grok’s name on Telegram is @GrokAI (search as a user), and it is available only to Telegram Premium users.

Xiaomi has shown the YU7 – a new electric crossover with a range of up to 760 km and a power of up to 508 kW

News Auto 03-27-2025 at 17:28 comment
After the successful launch of the SU7 electric sedan, Xiaomi is approaching the presentation of its next electric vehicle – the of the YU7 crossover. The latest images shared by the company’s CEO Lei Jun gave a better look at the new model, revealing its design and key features.

Europeans are giving up on Tesla. Sales fell by 43%, although demand for electric cars is growing

News Auto 03-26-2025 at 17:08 comment
The Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has published a report on vehicle registration in Europe. It contains great news for the electric vehicle market, but bad news for Tesla.

Toyota LC Prado test drive: from glamor to refined practicality

Auto Auto 03-24-2025 at 14:00 comment
This legend has such a reserve of confidence in the love of the consumer that it can afford everything, but at the same time it values its qualities and carries them through generations. Despite its simpler form, Toyota LC Prado has retained the basic functions for which it was adored, but has become closer to […]

It’s a fiasco: Tesla Cybertruck sales are falling despite benefits, discounts and loans

News Auto 03-21-2025 at 19:24 comment
Tesla has disclosed information about Cybertruck deliveries in the United States and confirmed that the electric pickup truck is not selling even with federal tax credits and discounts.

Tesla kicked out of a prestigious car show – they say it’s because of security

News Auto 03-20-2025 at 15:40 comment
How rapidly the world is changing! In just a few months, Tesla has gone from being a popular automaker to an unwanted pariah. The company received a notice that it was not welcome at a popular Canadian auto show because the organizers feared for the safety of visitors.

Like two Tesla Supercharger V4s: BYD unveils ultra-fast car charger, 400 km in 5 minutes

News Auto 03-18-2025 at 18:46 comment
Chinese automaker BYD has announced a new high-speed charging technology that allows adding 400 km of range in just 5 minutes of charging. The company also plans to make significant investments in charging station infrastructure and build more than 4000 new fast charging points across China.

Lidar or camera? Tesla Autopilot mistook a drawn road for a real one and hit a child’s dummy

News Auto 03-17-2025 at 18:00 comment
Tesla Autopilot collided with a painted road on a fake wall located in the middle of the road. This happened during a test comparing cameras and lidar.

Tesla Model S Plaid and Xiaomi SU7 Ultra drag race — who won the sprint race?

News Auto 03-17-2025 at 17:11 comment
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is incredibly powerful, fast, and about 35% cheaper than the Tesla Model S Plaid. So who fed the dust to the competitor?

TOP 10 contenders for the title of the best car of 2025: Skoda, Hyundai, Audi, Jeep, Peugeot, BMW and others

Auto Auto 03-17-2025 at 10:00 comment
This year’s finalists of the «Car of the Year in Ukraine 2025» nomination are so different that even in the wildest of thoughts, they cannot be pitted against each other. Only the voting is over and only one of them will be awarded the title, so it’s mostly up to you to choose. The «Car […]

Mercedes-Benz CLA is presented: 792 km without recharging, two-speed transmission and AI from Microsoft and Google

News Auto 03-14-2025 at 17:11 comment
Mercedes-Benz has expanded its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of the all-electric CLA. The company claims that this model should redefine the experience of using electric cars. The Mercedes-Benz CLA will be the beginning of a completely new family of cars that will include both electric and hybrid models, but the electric version…

There is a record, but not the right one: Volkswagen sold more sausages than cars of its own brand in 2024

News Auto 03-14-2025 at 17:00 comment
It is said that the German automaker’s core business is weakening, but Volkswagen still set a sales record — albeit for sausages.

Tesla suspends delivery of Cybertruck – parts fall off on the move

News Auto 03-14-2025 at 12:49 comment
According to Tesla’s delivery agents, Cybertruck deliveries are currently suspended. The reason is that they are holding back» all shipments due to reports from owners that some parts are falling off the bulletproof» electric pickup truck while it is in motion.

Electric Honda S7 challenges Tesla Model Y ─ 650 km without recharging

News Auto 03-13-2025 at 18:20 comment
Honda is challenging the Tesla Model Y with its new S7 electric crossover. The company claims that this car, the first in its premium electric segment, will set new standards with its comfort, modern design and, most importantly, a range of over 650 km.

Attacks on Tesla will be recognized as domestic terrorism – Donald Trump

News Auto 03-12-2025 at 18:09 comment
At an event at the White House where President Donald Trump promised to buy a Tesla car, he also said that violence at the company’s facilities would be considered an act of domestic terrorism.

Toyota «blew up the» market with the bZ3X electric crossover from €13500

News Auto 03-10-2025 at 16:27 comment
Toyota has officially unveiled its most affordable electric crossover, the bZ3X. The new electric vehicle, created by the GAC-Toyota joint venture, has proved extremely popular due to its interesting features and affordable price.

MG4 Xpower test drive: big ambitions

Auto Auto 03-10-2025 at 10:00 comment
The modesty of this electric hatchback makes the MG4 Xpower an interesting option to consider, and the fresh top-of-the-line equipment adds a touch of practicality. It is very difficult to drive slowly in a car that can accelerate to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. This Xpower seems to be faster than the Volkswagen ID.4 GTX […]

Tesla saves Cybertruck: lower loan rates to boost sales

News Auto 03-07-2025 at 16:51 comment
Tesla has started offering a reduced loan rate for Cybertruck purchases, as the electric pickup truck has undoubtedly proven to be a flop.

Volkswagen has updated the ID.3 – now with a new LFP battery, a range of up to 450 km and a price starting at $16,500

News Auto 03-05-2025 at 18:25 comment
Volkswagen has released an updated version of the Volkswagen ID.3 electric vehicle. The 2025 version has received some changes to the interior and exterior design, as well as a new lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery. Previously, the Volkswagen ID.3 was equipped exclusively with an NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) battery, but now for the first time,…

Drivers mask their Teslas with logos of other people’s cars — and this is the best upgrade of 2025

News Auto 03-04-2025 at 18:46 comment
Tesla owners are finding creative ways to distance themselves from Elon Musk. They remove Tesla logos from their cars, replace them with emblems of other automakers, and in one case, even use projections on Cybertrucks.

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