Due to the heat, restrictions have been introduced on state roads for vehicles over 24 tons. The measures are in effect when the temperature exceeds +28°C to preserve the asphalt pavement.
Volvo recalls about 64,000 hybrid vehicles due to possible battery overheating after full charging. Owners are advised not to charge the car until inspection at service centers.
In the first five months of 2026, owners of luxury cars paid UAH 140. 2 million in tax, which is 47.1% more than last year. The most funds came from Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, and Lviv regions.
Former prisoners of war can restore their driver's licenses free of charge within one year of their release. Guardians of missing persons have been granted the right to manage their property.
Aston Martin is recalling seven Valkyrie hypercars due to a brake cylinder defect. The malfunction poses a risk of overheating and fire during track drifting.
In Irpin, on Universytetska Street, a Mitsubishi driver crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with a Kia. Three children from the Mitsubishi were hospitalized.
Global EV sales reached 1. 8 million units in May, driven by growth in Europe. North America is losing ground, while China breaks export records.
Due to a traffic accident on Olena Teliha Street, traffic is congested in the direction of Oleksandr Dovzhenko Street. Police are asking drivers to plan their travel routes through the city in advance.
The Pentagon has added Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to the list of companies assisting the PRC military. China demands the decision be overturned and threatens a harsh response.
Mercedes-Benz and the startup Tytan Technologies will develop drone defense systems. The G-Class vehicles and Sprinter models will serve as the platforms.
Ukraine intends to introduce a gradation of fines for speeding and will strengthen penalties for systemic offenders. Additionally, the movement of electric scooters will be regulated.
Starting June 15, 2026, bus departures to Poland will be suspended due to repairs at the Shehyni - Medyka checkpoint. The works will continue until November 2027.
Stellantis is recalling 1. 3 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators due to a fire risk. Owners are advised to park outdoors until repairs are completed in July.
In Ukraine, drivers and passengers are fined 510 hryvnias for an unfastened seat belt. In the event of a traffic accident, the penalty increases to 8,500 hryvnias, even in taxis.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs will introduce license revocation or mandatory re-examination for systematic speeding. New sanctions are being developed to enhance road safety.
The debut of the Tesla Roadster has been pushed back to August 2026 due to the complexity of the SpaceX rocket system. The car, as advertised, will accelerate to 100 km/h in 1.1 seconds.
Yuliia Svyrydenko announced increased liability for speeding and traffic violations. The government will also regulate the use of electric scooters.
The BMW iX3 crossover topped the NAF rankings, covering 780 km on a single charge in real-world conditions. It outperformed Lucid and Mercedes models in terms of range.
Cyberpolice warn of schemes for producing driver's licenses without exams. Such documents are forged and do not appear in the Diia application.
Four cars collided on Lvivske Highway due to a drunk Ford driver. One man was killed, and six others, including two children, were hospitalized.
The government has launched a two-year experiment using multi-trailer trucks on the Kyiv – Odesa route. This will help reduce logistics costs.
At temperatures above +28°C, trucks weighing over 24 tons will be prohibited from traveling on state roads. Exceptions apply to military and humanitarian transport.
In May 2026, the Mazda CX-50 overtook the CX-5 due to demand for hybrids. Sales of the model grew by 107%, totaling 14,897 units in a single month.
In Ukraine, speed limits range from 20 to 130 km/h depending on the road section. For violations, drivers face fines ranging from 340 to 1,700 hryvnias and higher.
BMW introduced the 473 hp all-wheel-drive M2 in a new body color. The car is now faster than the M3 Competition in the 0-100 km/h sprint.
A record 14 million m² of pavement has been repaired on Ukraine's main highways. Moving forward, road crews will focus on logistics routes in frontline areas.
Lexus has canceled the serial production of its electric flagship, the LF-ZC, due to Toyota's scaled-back targets. The project's developments will be utilized in future models.
Honda is recalling 100,000 cars due to a defective passenger seat weight sensor. The malfunction poses a risk of accidental airbag deployment.
The program was used by 2. 3 million Ukrainians, saving up to 15% on fuel. The funds can be spent on utility bills, medicine, or supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Estonia has authorized the Tesla FSD system following the Netherlands and Lithuania. The driver must constantly monitor the vehicle and bears full responsibility for its movement.