Driving

Road-safety lessons every international traveler should know before driving in the U.S.

From state-specific traffic laws to rental insurance and accident procedures, here's what every visitor should know before driving in the U.S.

Navigating American roads requires international travelers to understand local laws, rental car rules, and common driving challenges.
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and her husband Paul Pelosi arrive to attend the State Dinner hosted by President Biden for India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 22, 2023.

Paul Pelosi faces hit-and-run charge after vehicle strikes parked car in California

Man in handcuffs - illustrative

Ben-Gurion Airport police arrest Israeli TV celebrity for driving with an invalid license

SINGER SASSON Ifram Shaulov at the main rehearsal of the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 19, 2026.

Israeli pop star Sasson Shaulov lightly wounded in car accident, MDA confirms


The new Compass on the road: Our first drive

The new crossover from the company that invented off-road vehicles receives a European DNA injection, looking tough and surprisingly good on the road. But one basic element is missing.

Rugged design that successfully masks the mechanical connection to the Peugeot 3008 and Opel Grandland.

Israel Police admit concern over increasing number of officers driving under the influence - N12

All officers were sent a letter on the matter, which stated that anyone working for the police caught driving under the influence could likely be fired.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Danny Kushmaro at the performance of the Three Tenors (who are actually four)

In the week Bajaj took over KTM, riding her three new dual-purpose motorcycles reminded us why the Indians agreed to pay nearly a billion euros for the iconic Austrian company.

The small, little Adventure is the kind of talented type that can do almost everything.

Crazy year: European electric family car from the wrappers for NIS 110,000

Importers continue offering discounts to get rid of 0 km vehicle stock. This time: Citroën C4-X electric, first-hand, at a Kia Picanto price. Long-range MG4 already sold for NIS 134,000.

MG5 Station.

Alpine A290: How to launch a rocket without waking the neighbors

Air pollution standards that are tightening across Europe are pushing the hot hatch category toward electric. A first taste of the Alpine A290, the sporty version of the Renault 5.

The base is the Renault 5, which got a few upgrades but mainly went through a strict diet, clearly felt in the corners.

From NIS 300,000: The new electric Mercedes CLA is cheaper than the previous gasoline version

Mercedes’ most affordable sedan offers 540 km range. The extended-range version, set to be Israel’s longest-range EV, will start at NIS 370,000.

A continuous screen layout across the cabin in the equipped versions.

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Hybrid: The price is excellent, but what about the car?

The new small Chinese crossover aims to fix the gasoline model’s weak performance and fuel economy with a stronger, more efficient powertrain - at least on paper.

Shiny front taken from the bigger siblings, Tiggo 7 and 8.

The cheapest plug-in in Israel: BYD Atto 2 will cost NIS 155,000

The new crossover, competing with the Toyota Yaris Cross and the JAC 5, will be the only one in its segment to offer plug-in hybrid power.

BYD.

From NIS 160,000: Toyota Corolla returns to Israel cheaper than before, but there’s a catch

The Corolla will be among Israel’s cheapest sedans until the 2026 redesign, but it loses the rear-seat AC vent and its radio uses American frequencies, limiting local station reception.

Toyota Corolla 2026.

BYD Atto 2: First test of the Plug-In at NIS 150,000

Next week Israel launches the cheapest plug-in of its kind, fitting drivers who charge or don’t and anyone wanting a crossover with good quality and comfort. What fuel use did we get?

The faux front skid plate distinguishes the plug-in version from the electric one.