Car imports have tripled so far this year, to 341,286 vehicles, for a total value of $2 billion.

Car imports have tripled so far this year, to 341,286 vehicles, for a total value of $2 billion. The numbers are through August, according to Ukravtorprom, the industry association. If a group of Rada members get their way, excise taxes on imported cars will be dropped completely, pushing imports even higher in the 2020s. Zelenskiy has postponed for three months levying fines on illegally imported cars. Ukraine no longer has a car making the industry of any significance.