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…
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.
From $2500 for an electric car — bankrupt Fisker plans to sell off its fleet for cheap
The cheapest electric crossover car, the Fisker Ocean, was priced at $2,500, while the most expensive one is $16,500.
Porto.ua, the first Ukrainian P2P car sharing platform, has launched in beta
Porto.ua positions itself as a marketplace for car rental and delivery, offering services in the P2P (person-to-person) format.
EU imposes a 38% duty on Chinese electric cars — with special provisions for Tesla
Starting next month, Chinese electric cars imported to the EU will receive an increased tariff of up to 38.1%, in addition to the current 10%.
Kia says hybrids not a threat to electric cars, but «the ideal path» to electrification
In recent years, global automakers and their suppliers have invested hundreds of billions in the development of new electric vehicles and infrastructure for them — despite this, demand for electric cars has slowed somewhat, while interest in hybrids has increased dramatically.
Optimus Prime was arrested for illegal driving — franchise «Transformers» nothing is in danger
Optimus Prime has been arrested in Austin, Texas. But the Autobots can be calm about the fate of their leader, and fans — don’t worry about the Transformers «franchise». Ironically, 37-year-old Optimus Prime Blakely is accused of unauthorized use of a car.
TOP 10 family cars on the secondary market of Ukraine
The market offers many cars, among which you can easily get confused and lose your bearings. The main thing here is to decide what function the car will perform for you. If the task is to find a spacious and reliable car that can accommodate a family with three or more children, this selection will […]
«Just accept the competition». BYD founder calls on the US and EU «not to be afraid of Chinese electric cars
BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu sharply criticized the attempts of Europe and the United States restrict imports of Chinese-made cars.
Since the beginning of the year, 160 thousand cars have been imported to Ukraine: more than 70% are used, and 13% are electric cars
In the first 5 months of 2024, 160 thousand vehicles were imported to Ukraine, 21% more than last year.
100,000+ cars were re-registered through the app «Diia» Volkswagen, Renault, and VAZ were bought/sold most often
Ukrainians 100,000+ times re-registered car in the application «Diia» and received the corresponding «valid» license plate
The US plans to impose a 100% duty on electric vehicles imported from China
On May 14, President Joe Biden is expected to impose 100% taxes on imported Chinese industrial products, including electric cars, in response to numerous calls from local automakers and trade unions.
Indians who paid $1,000 for a Tesla pre-order in 2016 never received a car — but it’s not so easy to get the money back
In April 2016, Tesla opened a pre-booking site for India, but it still does not sell electric cars in the country, which is the third largest car market in the world.
Tesla Model 3 in the leaders. In 2024, Ukrainians purchased almost 14,000 used cars under 5 years of age from abroad — 40% electric cars
According to associations «Ukravtoprom»In the first quarter of 2024, Ukrainians purchased almost 14,000 used cars imported from abroad up to 5 years old.
Test drive Changan CS55 Plus: a game of compromises
Ukrainian car market demonstrates an irrepressible thirst for life. And a willingness to adapt to anything. In January, it was officially replenished with another brand from China. And not just another newcomer, but a giant from the Chinese TOP 5. Moreover, Changan has something that the vast majority of manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom lack…
Drifting — sadistic tendencies? Researchers say that love for «loud» cars often indicates mental disorders
Psychologist Julie Aitken Shermer of the University of Western Ontario in Canada interviewed and analyzed the responses of more than 500 people to investigate the relationship between «dark» personality traits and a love of loud cars with modified mufflers.
Tesla’s profits fell by 55% in the first months of 2024 — Musk says hybrids are to blame
Tesla’s long-term price-cutting strategy and several «unforeseen problems» reduced its profits — in the first quarter, the company earned $1.13 billion (55% less than last year).
BMW and LEXUS are among the leaders. Sales of premium cars in Ukraine increased — more than 2.8 thousand in the first quarter of 2024
In the first 3 months of 2024, Ukrainians purchased more than 2.8 thousand premium cars, which is 2% more than in the same period last year.
The new Toyota Camry is available exclusively as a hybrid — the ICE-only version is no longer available. The grille? In place!
The price of the newest Toyota Camry 2025 sedan in the United States starts at $29.5 thousand.
Again? Again! Seven Waymo robocars blocked traffic on one of San Francisco’s highways
Fully self-driving cars continue to fight traffic cones — a new curiosity occurred with a motorcade of seven Waymo drones that temporarily blocked traffic on the San Francisco highway exit.
During the first quarter, Ukrainians bought 75% more cars from China, most of them — Volkswagen ID.4
Chinese-made electric vehicles continue to reshape the landscape of the Ukrainian automotive and electric market — you can see for yourself by looking at the latest statistics of Ukravtoprom regarding the most popular models in the first quarter of 2014.
Apple lays off 600 engineers after canceling car project — largest layoff since the pandemic
A few weeks ago, Apple canceled its long-standing project to create a self-driving electric car, and has now announced the layoff of 614 employees — according to documents provided to the California Employment Development Department (although Mark Gurman notes the actual figure may be much higher).
Tesla has reported a drop in electric vehicle sales for the first time in history. BYD’s sales fell by almost 1.5 times
And once again, we return to our favorite section Tesla vs BYD electric cars, and discuss the new report on Tesla’s car sales, which in the next round won a confident victory over BYD after the first knockdown in the last quarter of 2023. But there’s a caveat: for the first time in the history of Elon Musk’s company, sales have…
MG One test drive: one man in the field
The new model from the MG brand is reminiscent of the familiar hero of Dumas’s novel D’Artagnan, who boldly broke into the tumultuous life of the Musketeers with an ambitious desire to become one of them. MG’s new mid-size crossover has recently appeared on the market and is trying to challenge the Toyota RAV4 or […]
Where are the electric cars, Nissan? How the manufacturer of the legendary Leaf failed electrification and fell hopelessly behind
Nissan introduced an updated strategy that provides for the electrification of 16 out of 30 cars by March 2027, while the rest will continue to use internal combustion engines. It is important to note that the Japanese auto giant includes both «electric» BEVs and PHEV hybrids on the e-POWER platform. This is another textbook example of…
Jeep Grand Cherokee test drive: is the king back?
This is definitely one of the most anticipated, important, and interesting cars of recent months. The new generation of Jeep Grand Cherokee comes to Ukraine as the flagship not only of the model range, but also of the Jeep brand reboot: a challenging and crucial mission. Will the new Jeep Grand Cherokee cope with the […]
LEXUS RZ test drive: a good LEXUS or an electric car?
The first electric car from LEXUS! It seems that even this wording alone is already able to attract the attention of some of the brand’s moneyed customers-fans. What will they get for their money? And in general, what are the advantages and disadvantages of the new LEXUS RZ 450e electric car? I’ll tell you all […]
To fight back against Tesla and BYD. Nissan and Honda to collaborate on more affordable electric vehicles
Japan’s second and third largest automakers are putting aside their historic fierce rivalry in preparation for the coming wave of high-tech, low-cost models from China.
Italian IronLev has tested «passive» maglev levitation on conventional railroad tracks
A maglev is a train on magnetic suspension, driven and controlled by magnetic forces, and unlike traditional rail transport, it does not touch the rail surface.
Tesla vs BYD. Top 10 largest electric car manufacturers in 2023 [world ranking]
At the end of last year, the global electric vehicle market a historic event has taken place: Tesla, which has been confidently holding the lead for years , lost for the first time to the Chinese auto giant BYD. It was this event that Visual Capitalist dedicated a new infographic, so keep in one image […]
1000-horsepower Porsche Taycan Turbo GT sets records at Laguna Seca and (previously) at the Nürburgring
Porsche a week ago announced a performance version of its electric sedan called the Taycan Turbo GT. This is the most powerful Taycan with a peak power output of 1092 hp (815 kW) and a kerb weight reduction of 72 kg. It has now set a record at the Laguna Seca circuit in California.
Hyundai Kona N Line test drive: well-balanced, but are there any emotions here?
Another compact crossover, but no less interesting because of it. First, it’s a popular brand and a well-known model that was originally designed for demanding customers. Secondly, a hybrid powertrain is hidden under the hood, combined with sporty hints of the opium package. Thirdly, there is a choice of several good packages and a wide…
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