# Auto
Demand for petrol-powered cars has risen in Ukraine
In March, over 13,000 units were added to the market, representing a 22% increase compared with 2025.
Ukrainian petrol stations have raised diesel prices: where is the best place to fill up your car?
The sharpest rise in prices has been recorded within the Ukrnafta network, although the cost of the resource there remains the lowest on the market.
Attention owners of the 2026 Nissan Leaf: the car could catch fire even whilst parked
The new 2026 models (manufactured in the second half of 2025) have a serious fault in the battery system, which could lead to a sudden fire. What is most alarming is that incidents have been reported even when the car was completely switched off
Save on charging: 5 reliable electric cars at an affordable price
Buying an electric vehicle (EV) in 2026 will no longer be a luxury. Despite the technology’s premium image, leading car manufacturers have launched mid-range models that combine practicality with an affordable price
The decline of the Russian automotive industry: KAMAZ has shortened the working week, AvtoVAZ has halted production
Russia’s two largest car manufacturers – Kamaz and AvtoVAZ – have found themselves in a state of systemic crisis, which the official rhetoric about the industry’s ‘resilience’ is no longer able to conceal.
Diesel is now 97 hryvnias per litre: how prices at petrol stations changed on 8 April
The price of diesel fuel is rising rapidly. The sharpest price increase has been recorded at a popular petrol station – an extra 2.10 UAH per litre. The cost of Euro diesel and branded products has also gone up at other chains.
Brazil has added car manufacturer BYD to its list of offenders for exploiting workers
The Brazilian Ministry of Labour has added the Chinese corporation BYD to the official register of employers who have used labour in conditions akin to slavery.
Volkswagen and Audi are preparing a spectacular launch: 10 new models
April is set to be a month of major changes for the global automotive industry. Ahead of the Beijing Motor Show, Volkswagen Group (China) has announced a veritable ‘parade of new models’: from electric SUVs to Formula 1 cars
9,500 new cars have been sold in Ukraine since the start of the year: crossovers and SUVs dominate the market
Off-road vehicles account for almost 87% of the new car market, with the Renault Duster leading the way.
One litre less per 100 km: tips for drivers on how to really save on fuel
Rising fuel prices are prompting drivers to look for ways to save money, and some of these methods are right under their noses.
The government is refunding fuel costs: how drivers can claim 1,000 hryvnias
While prices at Ukrainian petrol stations continue to creep upwards, drivers now have the chance to significantly ease the strain on their wallets. The government has launched a unique cashback scheme that allows you to get up to 1,000 hryvnias back directly onto your bank card
Drivers are no longer needed: Croatia is set to become the first country in Europe to launch a fully-fledged robotaxi service
The European Union is preparing for a major technological breakthrough that will radically transform the way we think about urban transport. Zagreb has been chosen as the main hub for the roll-out of a commercial driverless transport service, which will enable Europe to close the gap with the US and China
