# Auto
Petrol prices have risen again in Ukraine: how petrol stations adjusted their fuel prices on 20 May
Petrol prices at filling stations in Ukraine have risen again. Over the past 24 hours, petrol prices at filling stations have increased by between 50 kopecks and 1 hryvnia.
BYD plans to acquire car factories in Europe to expand its production
BYD, a Chinese corporation and the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, has begun negotiations with Stellantis NV and a number of other European companies regarding the acquisition of their production facilities.
New border crossing rules: from 12 May, "eCherga" will cancel bookings without insurance
A new feature has been launched in Ukraine within the "eCherga" system for border crossings. From now on, the service will automatically check whether an international "Green Card" insurance certificate is present and valid.
Driving licences from the age of 15 and new categories: Ukraine is preparing a major reform for drivers
Ukraine is preparing a major reform of its road traffic legislation, which will change the rules for obtaining driving licences, revise the age limits and fully legalise digital documents.
Britney Spears has been charged with drink-driving
American singer Britney Spears is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Up to a 6-hryvnia difference per litre: which Ukrainian petrol stations offer the cheapest fuel
Most popular Ukrainian petrol stations are keeping their prices unchanged. At the same time, the price difference for A-95 petrol at petrol stations can be as much as 6 hryvnias per litre, depending on the chain.
Road repairs in Ukraine: completion dates announced
A record 5.7 million square metres of damage to national roads has been repaired in Ukraine. The government has set deadlines for the completion of ongoing repairs
Top five: which regions saw the highest number of electric vehicle purchases in early 2026
The number of electric vehicles has risen to almost 6,000, with models from BYD and Tesla leading the market.
The US used car market: the Ford Escape and BMW X3 topped the charts this quarter
In the first quarter of 2026, 9,467 used cars imported from the US were sold in Ukraine, which is 1.5% fewer than last year. The Ford Escape and BMW X3 were the top sellers of the quarter.
Petrol stations have begun to cut fuel prices following the global fall in the cost of petroleum products
Between 13 and 20 April, the average wholesale price of diesel fell by 4.78 UAH/litre, whilst that of A-95 petrol fell by almost one hryvnia.
The Tesla Cybercab, with no steering wheel or pedals, is set to launch
Tesla is on the verge of launching its autonomous transport service. A batch of 14 Tesla Cybercab vehicles has been spotted at the Giga Texas factory in Austin. The key feature of these models is the complete absence of a steering wheel and pedals
The Trump administration is in talks with car manufacturers regarding the production of weapons — WSJ
Senior Pentagon officials held talks on the production of weapons and other military equipment with the heads of several companies, including car manufacturers General Motors and Ford Motor.
