Days are numbered: Nissan could go out of business in next 12-14 months, — Financial Times
New Financial Times report reveals details about Nissan’s predicament.
Mercedes-Maybach and Rolls-Royce, move over: Huawei has announced a luxury sedan Maextro S800 of D+ class with a price starting from €124.3 thousand.
Huawei has unveiled the first electric vehicle under its new Maextro brand. This luxury sedan, created in collaboration with Huawei and JAC, is designed to compete with leading players in the D+ class sedan segment, such as Mercedes-Maybach and Rolls-Royce.
New Renault Duster in Ukraine: more space, 3 engines and price from UAH 830 thousand
The updated third-generation Renault Duster crossover was officially presented in Ukraine. The current version is in high demand among Ukrainians and confidently leads the monthly ratings of new car sales.
The buttons are coming back: Volkswagen promises redesign, better batteries and materials in its electric cars
Volkswagen is going through a challenging period due to declining demand and production problems. The company recognizes the need for change and is planning a major redesign of its electric vehicles.
Kia EV5 GT Line: «sport» version of the electric crossover is only 10 hp more powerful than the standard version, but significantly more expensive
Kia has unveiled its new EV5 GT Line electric car. This is a crossover with a sporty character and a relatively affordable price compared to the Tesla Model Y. Although you will have to pay a lot more for the «sport» version.
The Need for Speed legend comes to life: BMW recreates the famous M3 GTR car from Most Wanted
The video game icon will be shown in Munich until early next year.
Porsche will continue to produce models with internal combustion engines – electric cars are not very popular
Porsche is not yet ready to completely abandon internal combustion engines and plans to produce more models with internal combustion engines. This is due to the slowdown in sales of electric vehicles.
Ukrainians love speed: UAH 11 billion spent on new cars – BMW and Mercedes are in the top
In October 2024, Ukrainians spent UAH 11.1 billion on new passenger cars. This is 12% more than in the same period of the previous year. The figure also increased by 3% compared to September this year.
Hell’s car industry: Tesla plant suffered «toxin leakage» due to faulty furnace door, staff worked in fog and +38°C, — media
As reported by The Wall Street Journal, workers at Tesla’s Austin factory were forced to work for several months in temperatures up to +38°C and in «constant fog» due to a faulty giant door of the foundry — at the same time, the company «ignored the problem, increasing production of Tesla Model Y in 2022».
Kia EV9 GT 2025: An electric family car with a sporty character and over 500 hp.
The Kia EV9 has already gained popularity as a practical and luxurious electric crossover, but the company is raising the bar even higher with the announcement of the powerful EV9 GT. Unlike the GT-Line version, this performance-oriented modification boasts a significant increase in power and a number of other improvements.At the time standard…
Imports of passenger cars cost Ukraine $3.3 billion in the first 9 months of 2024
In the first three quarters of 2024, 239,000 passenger cars, both new and used, were imported to Ukraine. This is 9% more than in the same period in 2023. This is according to the State Statistics Service.
TOP cars that claim the title «Car of the Year in Ukraine»
The «Car of the Year 2025» competition begins in the fall and in November, introductory test drives are held for the jury, which consists of automotive experts and influencers. We have already introduced you to most of them, and now we will only remind you of the novelties for which every car enthusiast will soon […]
Killer cars: Tesla has the highest fatal crash rate of any car brand – study
Specialists of iSeeCars.com determined the most dangerous cars on American roads. To do this, they analyzed data on fatalities from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for car models manufactured in 2018-2022 that were involved in accidents that resulted in the death of at least one…
Hyundai Ioniq 9: a spacious three-row crossover with an autonomous range of up to 539 km and a 24-minute charge
Hyundai has officially unveiled its new Ioniq 9 electric crossover, a spacious three-row car designed to meet the needs of families.
Stellantis has created a new STLA Frame platform for electric vehicles with an autonomy of more than 800 km
Stellantis (a group of 18 automotive brands) has unveiled its newest development in the field of electric vehicles – the STLA Frame platform. This new platform is specially designed for full-size pickups and SUVs and aims to provide «best-in-class capabilities».
Diesel cars are losing popularity in Ukraine: -26% year-on-year, especially sales of used cars
In October, Ukrainians bought almost 5.7 thousand cars with diesel engines. This is 26% less than in the same period of 2023.
Xiaomi’s automotive business: growth in shipments, revenues and average price, but still a loss of €186 million for the quarter
Xiaomi has announced record revenue of €1.17 billion from its electric vehicle business for the third quarter of 2024. This is 52.1% more than in the second quarter. The main driver of this growth was the successful launch and delivery of the Xiaomi SU7 series of electric vehicles.
«We didn’t sniff the white stuff»: Jaguar’s hallucinogenic rebranding has caused ridicule online and puzzled Elon Musk
British premium car manufacturer Jaguar has announced a «new era» for the brand with the transition to electric production and introduced a new font, logo and monogram.
Ukrainians are losing interest in new cars with gasoline internal combustion engines: which models are most popular
Cars with gasoline engines are still the most popular among Ukrainians, although interest in them is gradually declining.
BYD celebrates 10 million electrified vehicles – a 30-year journey from batteries to market leader
Chinese auto giant BYD has reached a significant milestone with the production of its 10 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV). This category includes electric vehicles and hybrids. This is a remarkable achievement for a company that started in 1995 as a small battery manufacturer and in less than 30 years has become a global leader in the electric…
EU to offer grants of up to €1 billion to Chinese automakers in exchange for «secret technologies»
The EU is preparing new requirements for Chinese automakers to be eligible for local subsidies, including the following: — presence of production facilities in Europe and transfer of intellectual property «».
They are selling like hotcakes: Xiaomi has already handed over 100 thousand SU7 electric cars to customers and has increased its plan for 2024
Xiaomi has reached a new production milestone by producing 100 thousand SU7 cars at its factory in Beijing ahead of schedule. The company also announced that all these cars have already been delivered to customers.
Skoda Octavia 2024 test drive: cosmetic facelift
I would never call Skoda’s design amazing, but they win not with beauty, but with intelligence. More precisely, with a smart approach to combining restrained design, a balanced level of technology and reliable mechanics. Therefore, the updated Skoda Octavia 2024 appears before us in its usual form, but with some improvements. I don’t…
TESLA Model Y and Model 3 are the most popular used cars from the USA in October
In October 2024, almost 2.7 thousand used cars imported from the United States were registered in Ukraine. Thus, 16% of used cars that switched to Ukrainian license plates in October were of American origin.
Xiaomi has created a new chassis for electric vehicles: 4 motors, over 2000 hp of power and increased comfort
Xiaomi has unveiled its newest development in the field of electric vehicles – an advanced intelligent chassis packed with the latest technology. It is equipped with an active suspension, a 4-motor system with a total capacity of 2054 horsepower, a 48-volt electromechanical braking system, and a 48-volt steer-by-wire steering system.
Electric car instead of generator: lifecell tests an alternative way to power base stations in blackouts
Mobile operator lifecell has started using electric vehicles as autonomous power sources for its base stations. This solution has significant advantages over traditional generators due to its increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The pilot project is currently being tested by the company’s engineers in Vinnytsia.
Sales of new Chinese cars have increased in Ukraine – most of the sales are electric cars
In October 2024, Ukrainians purchased 1.2 thousand cars imported from China. This is 8% less than in October 2023.
Cadillac Vistiq 2025: a luxury electric crossover with a range of 483 km, 615 hp and a price of $78.8 thousand.
Cadillac has presented an updated model of the Vistiq 2025 luxury electric vehicle. This three-row electric crossover is located between the Lyriq and Escalade IQ models.
Huawei Luxeed S7: an electric car with HarmonyOS 4, driver assistance systems, acceleration to 100 km/h in 3 seconds, and starting at €30.9 thousand.
Huawei is ready to start selling the new Luxeed S7 electric car, developed jointly with Changan Automobile.
Four Tesla passengers burned alive because they could not open the electronic doors during the accident
A terrible accident in Toronto involving a Tesla Model Y resulted in the deaths of four passengers after ramming into a road pole — the driver survived only because a passerby broke the window and helped her leave the burning car.
TOYOTA RAV4 remains the leader: October sales of hybrid cars in Ukraine
In October 2024, 1.9 thousand hybrid passenger cars (mild hybrids and plug-in hybrids) switched to Ukrainian license plates. This is by 7% more than in the same period of the previous year.
Safety wins over design: Hyundai brings back physical buttons in cars
In recent years, the automotive industry has undergone significant changes that have led to the wider use of touchscreens. As a result, many automakers are abandoning physical buttons in favor of minimalist interiors. However, Hyundai is bucking the trend and bringing back buttons in its upcoming electric vehicles.
Renegade and Mulsano presented NFT collector cars with a $100 price tag
Crypto banking platform Renegade and German luxury car dealer Mulsano have signed a partnership, and now have a joint project in the field of real-world tokenized assets (RWA). Thanks to blockchain technology, anyone is able to invest in exclusive Mulsano collector cars with a pocketful of $100 or more.
The Kia EV3 electric crossover with a range of over 600 km has gone on sale in Europe at a price of 36 thousand.
Kia has announced the European launch of its compact and affordable EV3 crossover. In addition to these benefits, it also offers a segment-leading driving range.
Tesla pays employees less than competitors, but offers stock grants and seeks «fanatics», — Business Insider
Publications Business Insider gained access to Tesla’s internal database with information on the salaries of about 100,000 employees.
First look at Ineos Grenadier: almost like Defender, but better
The beauty of English women and the taste of English food have made the British great explorers, great travelers and the best off-roaders. No sooner had the classic «def» retired than it was replaced by the equally all-terrain Ineos Grenadier. Once upon a time, there was Jim Ratcliffe, a classic self-made man who rose from […]
AUDI is not Audi: a new brand for Chinese electric vehicles announced AUDI E with an autonomy up to 700 km and acceleration to hundred in 3.6 seconds
Quite unexpectedly, the German automaker Audi has launched a new brand of electric vehicles designed exclusively for the Chinese market. This new brand is called AUDI (not to be confused with Audi), which is not very original. It is a joint venture with the Chinese automaker SAIC. The new brand, in addition to a noticeably different name, is also…
Ukrainians bought more than 4 thousand electric cars in October: which models are the most popular
In October 2024, 4277 battery electric vehicles were registered in Ukraine. Compared to October 2023, the demand for electric vehicles in Ukraine decreased by 5%.
Ukrainians are less likely to buy used cars from abroad: which models are most popular
In October, the Ukrainian car fleet was replenished with 16.3 thousand used cars imported from abroad.
Volkswagen Multivan is an all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid based on the eHybrid 4Motion system with three motors
Volkswagen has introduced a new plug-in hybrid powertrain to its Multivan lineup. The Multivan eHybrid 4Motion replaces the previous PHEV version by adding all-wheel drive.
New KIA Sportage: a variety of engines, 8-speed automatic transmission and a price of $20.6 thousand.
The Korean brand KIA has released an updated version of its compact crossover Sportage. The new model is offered both exclusively with an internal combustion engine and as a hybrid.
Ukrainians are buying less and less cars with internal combustion engines, and the demand for electric cars and hybrids is growing
Ukrainians are gradually losing interest in cars with traditional internal combustion engines. While in October 2023, ICE cars accounted for 66% of the new car market, this figure dropped to 62% in the year to October 2024.
Suzuki e VITARA: the company’s first electric crossover will offer an autonomy of up to 500 km
The Suzuki company has unveiled its first mass-market electric vehicle model, the —e VITARA. The car is based on the eVX concept shown in 2023.
Electric car is in the TOP-3 of the most popular new cars: which models were chosen by Ukrainians
Last month Ukrainians purchased more than 5.8 thousand new passenger cars. At the same time, the RENAULT Duster crossover was again the best-selling vehicle in October.
DS 7 E-Tense test drive: premium is not worth all the money in the world
The French brand DS is still balancing on the edge between premium and mass market. It offers enough quality and individuality, but still falls short of the luxury segment. And so it is with our Plug-in Hybrid version — a little more and it would be an electric car. But for some reason, I still […]
The leader of the Ukrainian new car market has changed: which brands were the most popular
In October 2024, more than 5.8 thousand new passenger cars were sold in Ukraine. This is only 1% more than in the same period of the previous year.
«This is an anomaly» ─ Head of Rivian software development about buttons in cars
Many new cars use large touchscreen infotainment displays that take over many of the car’s control functions. For many drivers, this trend makes them miss the good old buttons. However, the nostalgia of drivers is not shared by Wasim Bensaid, Head of Software Development at Rivian. He believes that the use of buttons in a car is a…
A breakthrough in lithium-ion batteries: 98% capacity retention after 500 cycles, lower cost and increased thermal stability
Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new dual-gradient design for cathodes that promises to significantly improve lithium-ion battery performance and reduce costs. This could potentially accelerate the introduction of electric vehicles and grid energy storage.
Volkswagen closes an electric vehicle production plant in Europe
Volkswagen has announced the closure of its Audi plant in Brussels, Belgium, a few days after announcing plans to close three plants in Germany. The Brussels plant, which produces the electric crossover Audi Q8 E-Tronis scheduled to cease operations on February 28, 2025.
Unmanned Tesla Model Y rammed another car in a supermarket parking lot – Summon function led to the wrong place
A driver collided with a self-driving Tesla in a shopping center parking lot. This was yet another example of how Tesla’s driver assistance software, which is still in the testing phase, can be unstable.
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