The Cabinet of Ministers banned issuing driver’s licenses and technical passports abroad without updating the data in the register «Oberih»
Those who have not updated their military registration data will not be able to obtain or exchange driver’s licenses or register or re-register cars abroad, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided.
Cybertruck owners say Tesla secretly replaced faulty engines under the guise of research — before massive failure
Last month, several Cybertruck owners reported that Tesla offered them a free replacement drive train at their next service visit. The company explained this offer by researching the first copies of the Cybertruck. However, some Cybertruck owners have recently experienced engine failure. Some believe that under the guise of research, Tesla has been…
First Ukrainian test drive of the updated Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: a good car for bad roads
Yes, it’s not only still alive, it’s new again, having undergone another liposuction. And even if the «sport» in it is still nothing more than eating sushi at speed, the Pajero Sport is more convincing than ever. It is so updated that its photo is not yet available on the official website. And it’s knee-deep […]
The second life of electric vehicle batteries: Porsche has created a system for storing energy from used batteries
Porsche AG has given new life to used electric vehicle batteries. The company has developed a 5 MW energy storage system using used car batteries.
He wanted to save money: the driver connected the Tesla Model S directly to the power line, but the car «suddenly» caught fire
The driver wanted to steal some electricity by connecting directly to the power line.
ICE is no longer a cake: electric cars and PHEVs exceed 50% of car sales in China for the first time
In July, electric vehicles and PHEVs (plug-in hybrids) accounted for more than half of car sales in China. This is a record high and an important milestone achieved for the first time in the world’s largest automotive market.
BYD Seal EV is a Chinese analog of Tesla Model 3, but $10 thousand cheaper
BYD has unveiled its Seal EV electric sedan for the 2025 model year, similar to the Tesla Model 3. At the same time, the new BYD Seal EV costs less than $25 thousand, which is almost $10 thousand cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 in China.
«The sportiest» Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance: 240 kW engine, 5.7 seconds to «60 mph» and price from €52295
Volkswagen has launched its «sportiest Volkswagen electric vehicle to date, the» ID.3 GTX Performance. Equipped with the most powerful electric motor and new batteries, it is seen as the electric equivalent of the popular Golf GTI Clubsport.
BMW driver thought he was playing GTA as he fled from LAPD (video)
After a long chase through the streets, which was filmed from a helicopter, the man was finally stopped, and the recorded video ended up being very similar to the live version of the events in GTA.
Mazda introduces car feature subscription: what does it mean for drivers?
Subscriptions to car features are increasingly becoming one of the tools used by automakers to generate additional revenue. Now Mazda has also embarked on this curve.
Nissan has created a paint that keeps cars cooler — 5℃ less inside and 12℃ less outside
According to the automaker, the new paint, created in collaboration with Radi-Cool, contains synthetic composite materials with a «structure that demonstrates properties not normally found in nature».
Charging stations for electric cars: reality is worse than promises
The number of electric vehicles on the road is constantly growing, and the infrastructure of charging stations is also developing. However, a new study shows that the experience of charging electric vehicles in the United States is still far from ideal. After analyzing the work of 20 thousand charging stations in the United States over 4 years,…
«Pass 2.0» from the Ministry of Defense: a new car control system is being created in Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a decree that provides for the creation of new and improvement of existing information and communication systems for the Ministry of Defense.
First death for Cybertruck: Tesla electric pickup rammed into a concrete pipe and caught fire, killing the driver on the spot
The accident occurred last night in Chambers County, Texas. According to the police, the driver of the Cybertruck lost control for an unknown reason, causing the vehicle to run off the road, hit a concrete culvert, and catch fire.
Tesla is not a cake anymore: owners of Tesla electric cars most often choose models with an internal combustion engine when buying a new car
According to a recent study by Edmunds, in 2024, most Tesla owners abandoned their electric vehicles in favor of cars with internal combustion engines (ICEs). Only less than a third of owners (32%) remained committed to electric motors.
JDI has developed the world’s first touch screen for simultaneous use by two users
The driver and passenger see different images depending on the direction of view and can operate the touchscreen simultaneously.
Test drive of the Cupra Formentor VZ: lightning fast personality
It’s hard when a car constantly provokes you to forget all the boundaries of common sense. It’s impossible to be calm and reserved with the Cupra, it has so much passion and ability hidden under a mask of virtue. In general, the brand itself is not in the habit of doing something loud and ambitious. […]
Mercedes electric car catches fire in an underground parking lot: 70 cars are damaged, 21 people are taken to the hospital
A Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan exploded in the underground parking lot of a residential complex in South Korea, causing a large fire. The fire damaged 70 other vehicles, and 21 people had to be hospitalized for toxic smoke poisoning. Fortunately, the poisoning was not life-threatening.
Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen and other manufacturers postpone plans to fully switch to electric vehicles
Automakers are gradually backing away from their ambitious plans to fully electrify their vehicle lines. More and more companies are recognizing that cars with internal combustion engines will remain on the market longer than expected.
Imports of electric vehicles increased by 83% in 2024, but the average profile of an imported car is — 9-year-old gasoline «snag»
In the first 7 months of 2024, 228,319 vehicles were imported to Ukraine. This is a 14.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023, when 199,980 vehicles were imported. This is evidenced by data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Tesla Model S killed a motorcyclist under autopilot (FSD) control, — investigation
The investigation found that the 2022 Tesla Model S, which fatally hit a motorcyclist in the United States in April, was in independent driving mode.
To protect against counterfeiting: service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will issue driver’s licenses and certificates with a QR code
As of today, the service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have started issue new driver’s licenses and vehicle registration certificates with additional protection against counterfeiting.
Audi announces A6 and S6 E-tron electric cars: range of more than 700 km and fast charging of 10-80% in 21 minutes
Audi has prepared several new models of the E-tron electric vehicle line. This time, the brand’s fans are offered electric versions of the popular A6 mid-size sedan and its S6 sports version rather than crossovers.
A fan climbed on a Tesla Cybertruck to prove its strength — crushed the windshield and pretended everything was fine
Elon Musk claims that the Tesla Cybertruck is the most durable car money can buy — despite numerous problems. An electric pickup fan proved that the car is not that strong, and that some people are too overconfident.
Ford loses almost $50 thousand on each electric car. But everything is not so simple
Ford is investing billions of dollars in electric vehicles, but like many other automakers, it has found that building electric cars and not losing staggering amounts of money is not an easy task.
Tesla urges not to wrap the Supercharger with a wet towel
Tesla asks car owners not to use a «life hack» known to electric car owners. They wrapped the handle of the Supercharger charging cable with a damp towel — supposedly this increases the power and speed of charging.
Tesla stock analyst nearly crashed when he tried the Model Y autopilot
Elon Musk says that investors won’t understand Tesla unless they try the Full Self-Driving autopilot. William Stein, an analyst at Truist Securities, took this literally and is not too happy.
The Ministry of Finance on the transportation tax of 15% of the cost: «Buying a car in wartime — not a critical need»
The Ministry of Finance believes that the military tax of 15% of the cost of a vehicle at its first registration will not create problems for buyers or the car market in general, and that law enforcement agencies will be able to fight the shadowing of the market that critics predict.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 test drive: an impressive transformation
At first, it seems that the new generation of the family crossover Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 has lost its authenticity, but after a close look, it becomes clear that the crossover has simply changed direction and positioning. All this has made Santa Fe more majestic and adult in many ways. I don’t know what exactly […]
Record wireless charging of electric vehicles — 270 kW without precise parking and harmful radiation
Many owners and enthusiasts of electric vehicles dream of charging them without a cable. American engineers have learned how to wirelessly supply 270 kW to a car.
The US police will buy a Tesla Cybertruck for the service: «We like this dumpster»
In the United States, police departments are competing to be the first to receive a Tesla Cybertruck. It seems that the cops are very fond of this car, despite it’s` the tendency to break, and are affectionately called «trash can».
Tesla’s second life: Ukrainians disassemble electric cars to create charging stations
The war unleashed by Russia has led to the seizure or destruction of a significant portion of Ukraine’s generating capacity. Before the Russian invasion, Ukraine could produce about 55 GW of electricity. Now this capacity has fallen below 20 GW. As a result, the Ukrainian power grid is experiencing a power shortage, which has led to long…
Record on solar energy: American engineers traveled 5000 km without a drop of gasoline
They traveled from New York to Los Angeles in a homemade car and set a Cannonball Run record.
If it breaks down, the ends of the — Tesla Cybertruck are almost impossible to repair
Kyle Wade, an experienced car mechanic from the BoostedBoiz YouTube channel, bought a broken-down Tesla Cybertruck and tried to revive it. He is amazed at the difficulty of repairing this car — almost nothing works.
Toyota Starlet Cross is a city crossover that is half the price of the RAV4
Toyota’s model range has been expanded with a new budget 5-seater city crossover, the Starlet Cross. This is a global modification of the Taisor model aimed at young drivers.
Take care of your electric car: Hackers can hack fast charging stations and change car firmware using 1920s technology
Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have discovered a vulnerability in DC fast-charging stations that allows hackers to access an electric vehicle and modify its firmware.
Sold out like hot cakes: Ukrainians emptied car dealerships in 2 days after government tax initiatives
Last week, it became known about the government’s initiative to significantly increase revenues from the military tax. Government officials propose not only to increase the current rate for individuals from 1.5% to 5%, but also to further expand the scope of its application.
Toyota C-HR test drive: a heartthrob
This is the only Toyota that evokes many emotions and attracts the eyes of everyone around. And for good reason. The new image finally corresponds to the essence and reflects the character. Even Lexus would not be ashamed of such a car. You get strange and mixed feelings when you get to know the C-HR. […]
Rada has approved an increase in excise taxes on fuel. What will happen to diesel and gasoline prices?
On July 18, MPs voted for law 11256-2 which provides for the establishment of new excise tax rates on fuel (to bring them in line with the minimum set in the EU).
Bankrupt Fisker receives permission to sell electric cars — the cheapest one was estimated at $2,500
The court approved the sale of cars for Fisker — the electric car manufacturer that recently filed for bankruptcy.
Demand for electric cars in Ukraine has almost doubled: which models are most often bought
According to UkrAutoprom, more than 24.4 thousand battery electric vehicles were registered in Ukraine in the first half of 2024. This is 94% more than in the same period of the previous year. At the same time, it is noted that most of the registered electric vehicles are used vehicles.
«Greens» against electric cars — Tesla Cybertruck doused with paint in Germany
The presentation of the Tesla Cybertruck in Germany was interrupted by vandals who painted an electric pickup truck. But if In the US, Elon Musk’s haters do it, then in Europe, climate activists are «working» instead.
Porsche Panamera hybrid set a new record at the Nurburgring
An unveiled version of the Porsche Panamera has set a new record at the Nürburgring. The model, which has not yet been officially revealed, equipped with a V8 hybrid powertrain, set a time of 7 minutes 24.172 seconds on the North Loop, making it the fastest among «executive sedans».
Honda showed Ye S7 — the first crossover of the new “electric” sub-brand Ye
Honda is all set to enter the Chinese electric vehicle market with the Ye S7 electric crossover, the first model under its new Ye electric vehicle sub-brand. The company has published official images of the Ye S7, showing the crossover’s design with a panoramic sunroof. And the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has…
Tesla Cybertruck has passed the raccoons’ test — they were left hungry
The popular forum «Cybertruck Owners Club», where users post news about Tesla electric pickups and owner experiences, talked about the reliability of the vehicle’s Vault.
Jeep Compass test drive: 5 reasons to get acquainted with the new configurations
If you’ve never met a Jeep representative before, you should start with the brand’s mid-size representative. Like a compass, it reflects the direction of development of all models, but still retains the features inherent in old-school «Jeeps». But everything is about to change, and the new configurations that have finally appeared on…
Robotaxi hater slashes tires on 17 Waymo cars in San Francisco, but forgot about cameras
Waymo’s cameras captured an angry woman who decided to secretly slash the tires on a robotaxi.
Tesla car burns to the ground at a gas station in the US — why such fires are difficult to extinguish
The Pennsylvania State Fire Department, USA, on Monday extinguished a Tesla car that caught fire at a Supercharger charging station in Mechanicsburg. The car burned to the ground, leaving only the frame.
Electric vehicles supported the Australian power grid by 107 kW during a natural disaster – a world first
The development of electric vehicles was primarily driven by the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and reduce environmental impact. But as it turned out, electric vehicles have another advantage over cars with internal combustion engines.
Tesla autopilot works better if you are Elon Musk — routes are optimized for it
Tesla insiders claim that the company has optimized Full Self-Driving routes for Elon Musk personally. Also, the creators of FSD itself have the best experience of self-driving. Drivers in other regions of the United States have not such good impressions.
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