TOP 10 contenders for the title of the best car of 2025: Skoda, Hyundai, Audi, Jeep, Peugeot, BMW and others
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 […]
There is a record, but not the right one: Volkswagen sold more sausages than cars of its own brand in 2024
It is said that the German automaker’s core business is weakening, but Volkswagen still set a sales record — albeit for sausages.
Tesla used Internet videos to teach self-driving technology to drive in China, — Elon Musk
On Tuesday, Tesla launched autonomous driving functions for some of its car models in China, but the decision did not please all drivers, primarily due to the limited nature of the program compared to the US version.
TOP 15 crossovers with «automatic» up to $25,000: Suzuki, Nissan, Jeep and others
In this article, we decided to compile the TOP 15 new products that have recently appeared on the Ukrainian market and are now sometimes offered at steep discounts. Of course, we have touched on crossovers and at a price that will not hit the wallet of buyers too hard. The top list includes new cars […]
Tesla has added «anti-theft» charging cables at Supercharging stations that will paint thieves’ faces
Tesla is testing several creative solutions to help prevent charging cable theft at Supercharging — stations, and one of them involves a thief being suddenly hit in the face with a charge of bright paint, according to Electrek.
Chinese woman sues Tesla over an accident with «faulty brakes» — court orders her to pay $23,000
Chinese citizen Zhang Yazhou sued Tesla in 2021 after she was involved in a Model 3 accident — allegedly due to «faulty brakes».
Court restricts Ukrainian’s right to drive a car at the request of the TCC for the first time — case details
Currently, there are at least 41 court cases in Ukraine that provide for restrictions on the right to drive due to violations of military registration rules — however, according to OpendatabotIn most cases, the courts sent the cases back (mainly due to problems with filing claims or non-payment of court fees by the TCC).
Astronomers are furious with Elon Musk: «space» Tesla Roadster misidentified as asteroid 2018 CN41
On January 2, the Minor Planet Center announced the discovery of the unique asteroid 2018 CN41, but soon had to remove the object from the official list—for the simple reason that it turned out to be a Tesla Roadster car, launched into orbit back in 2018.
Tesla’s brand value fell by $15 billion in 2024 — due to «antagonism» Elon Musk and an aging model lineup
According to the research firm Brand Finance (via CNBC), Tesla’s brand value currently stands at $43 billion compared to $58.3 billion at the beginning of 2024 — marking a decline for the second consecutive year.
European pensioners hated Tesla because of «too much» payments to Elon Musk and started selling shares
The largest pension fund in Europe, having sold its stake in Tesla for over 571 million euros, disagrees with the overly large compensation package for the company’s CEO, Elon Musk.
Pentagon adds Tencent and CATL to «blacklist» for helping Chinese army
The US Department of Defense has updated its blacklist of companies linked to the Chinese military, adding gaming giant Tencent, the world’s largest manufacturer of batteries for electric vehicles CATL, as well as companies such as HangXin Memory Technologies, Quectel Wireless, and drone maker Autel Robotics.
Editor’s choice: ITC.ua names the car of the year 2024
During the year, we got to know more than thirty different cars, which were either new or just restyled versions of existing models on the market. These were all different cars, but among them we will highlight three of the most interesting models that deserve the title of «ITC Car of the Year». Third place […]
«Passports confiscated and wages withheld»: A hundred Chinese workers were found working in slavery conditions at a BYD plant in Brazil
The Brazilian government has halted construction work at the new BYD factory in the northeastern state of Bahia, after discovering 163 Chinese workers living and working “in conditions of slavery,” reports Bloomberg.
In Lviv, taxis are most often called with iPhones, Kyiv residents are generous with «tips», and Kherson residents like to take early trips, — Uklon
This year, Ukrainians have traveled over 842 million kilometers and spent nearly 14 million hours on the road using the taxi service Uklon.
Amazon has launched online car sales — Hyundai is already «in business»
The e-commerce empire Amazon has expanded into car sales—starting today, the beta version of Amazon Autos category is live on the website.
The longest taxi ride in Ukraine cost ₴19,100, and the most popular place — Kyiv Railway Station (Bolt service results)
The Bolt taxi service was most frequently used from 7 PM to 8 PM, and the most popular drop-off and pick-up location was the Central Railway Station in Kyiv. The average tip this year was around 30 UAH.
Ukraine plans to launch toll roads — 6 potential routes are being analyzed
In Ukraine, six main routes for the launch of toll roads are being analyzed — there is already a “developed” bill and agreements with the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Review of new products from Renault: it is not cheaper
For three whole years, “Renault Ukraine” kept silent. Unacceptably long for one of the leaders of the domestic market. As if apologizing, last week the importer presented three new models at once, which will completely renew the brand’s passenger car lineup in 2025. “The Diamond” has returned to what it does best — small,…
Norway says goodbye to ICE: in October, electric cars «captured» 94% of the new car market
Norway plans to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles by 2025, and it seems to be succeeding—in October, electric vehicles accounted for 94% of new car sales in the Norwegian market (almost twice as much as in China).
Electric cars imported to Ukraine this year cost almost $1 billion: most of them are used
In the first 9 months of 2024, Ukraine imported 45,361 battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This data is provided by the State Statistics Service. The total customs value of these vehicles amounted to $989 million.
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.
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».
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.
«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.
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 «».
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.
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.
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.
EU finally approves duty on Chinese electric cars — up to 35.7% maximum (7.8% for Tesla)
The EU «has given the green light» to additional tariffs on electric cars imported from China — they come into effect today and will be in force for the next 5 years.
A driver sued for $150,000 from a car mechanic who had been repairing her Porsche for 11 years
The mechanic kept postponing the repairs and even claimed that the woman owed him money for storing the car.
Waymo robot taxi blocked Kamala Harris’ motorcade — the cop had to tow the car manually
Videos circulating on social media show a Waymo robotaxi standing across the street with its headlights on, while the rest of the traffic is forced to carefully drive around the car.
US police secretly tow Tesla cars because they «witnessed» crimes
A Canadian tourist visiting Oakland was surprised to see the local police towing his Tesla right out of the hotel parking lot — however, it turned out that this practice is common in the United States.
Zelenskyy signs law to increase fuel excise taxes from September 1 — it will be implemented «retroactively»
The purpose of the changes is to bring Ukrainian excise taxes closer to the minimum level set by the European Union.
Irony of fate: Tesla Cybertruck catches fire after ramming into fire hydrant
A Tesla cyber truck caught fire after it crashed into a device designed to extinguish fires.
Canada imposes a 100% duty on Chinese electric vehicles — on the eve of BYD’s entry into the local market
Canada is following the lead of the US and Europe and imposing a 100% duty on electric vehicles imported from China to protect domestic car manufacturers from the influx of cheap competitors.
Price wars: only 2 out of more than 30 Chinese electric car manufacturers make a profit
Electric vehicles account for more than half of new car sales in China, but the vast majority of brands are making a loss selling electric cars. This is a result of fierce price competition.
Nissan Qashqai 2024 test drive: easy updates – nice benefits
This crossover is always ahead of the curve. As soon as it appeared, it became a trendsetter for crossovers, and it needs to keep the bar high more than anyone else. Along with its competitors, the Qashqai manages to stand out even now when the segment is oversaturated with offers. The company’s hard work can […]
Last year, a record number of accidents involving electric scooters were recorded in Ukraine — drivers were often drunk
Over the past 5 years, courts have heard about 130 cases of accidents involving e-scooters — 34% of the total number occurred in 2023, according to Opendatabot.
In Florida, hundreds of Tesla Model 3s were spotted abandoned in the middle of a field — and they are brand new
The pictures that have recently circulated on Reddit look like scenes from a post-apocalyptic movie or an ordinary car graveyard, if not for the one thing — all «abandoned» Tesla cars are brand new.
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 […]
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.
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.
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».
«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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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