# Auto
Grey became the most popular car colour among Ukrainians in 2026
Grey cars are the most popular choice among Ukrainian motorists in 2026.
Ukraine is planning to increase fines for speeding: 17,000 UAH for repeated offences
The Verkhovna Rada is preparing to increase fines for speeding. Specifically, the proposal involves a fine of 17,000 UAH for five or more speeding offences in a year.
The fuel market is preparing for the mandatory addition of bioethanol to petrol from 1 July
There are currently no plans to postpone the regulation on the mandatory content of bio-components in petrol, due to come into force on 1 July 2026. Market participants are already preparing to operate under the new rules.
Production of Putin’s favourite car is set to cease by the end of 2026 – media reports
The Aurus project, Russia’s flagship car, has been deemed a failure. The plant in Tatarstan will cease operations by the end of 2026, and the company’s Moscow office will begin liquidation proceedings in September.
Petrol station prices have fallen sharply: how much do petrol, diesel and LPG cost on 16 June
Major Ukrainian petrol stations have reduced their fuel prices. Diesel, LPG and some grades of petrol are now cheaper.
Russian oil refineries have been allowed to produce lower-quality petrol amid drone attacks — *Kommersant*
The Russian government has authorised some oil refineries to produce Euro 5-grade petrol and diesel for the domestic market, albeit with Euro 3 emission standards.
Volkswagen is set to cut nearly 20,000 jobs in Germany by the end of 2026
The German car manufacturer Volkswagen AG plans to make 19,000 staff redundancies at its plants in Germany by the end of 2026.
Ford is recalling more than 548,000 vehicles in the US due to a risk of injury to passengers
The recall was prompted by a defect in the chrome finish on the centre console, which could create sharp edges.
The government proposes introducing a tiered system of fines for speeding — Svyrydenko
The government is proposing to introduce a tiered system of fines for speeding and to increase penalties for repeat offenders.
Bolt has permanently banned the driver responsible for a fatal road accident in Kyiv
Bolt has confirmed that it was one of their drivers who caused the fatal road accident in Solomyanskiy District, Kyiv — his account has been permanently suspended.
Prices at petrol stations changed on 10 June: which fuel has fallen sharply in price
Ukrainian petrol stations have updated their fuel prices for Wednesday, 10 June. Compared with the previous day, the market situation has changed, and at some petrol stations, drivers will notice new prices on the display boards.
Demand for electric cars in Ukraine has more than halved
In May 2026, 2,652 electric vehicles were added to the Ukrainian vehicle fleet. Compared with the same month last year, demand for electric vehicles fell by 57%, and by 12% compared with April this year.
