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.
Paul Pelosi faces hit-and-run charge after vehicle strikes parked car in California
Ben-Gurion Airport police arrest Israeli TV celebrity for driving with an invalid license
Israeli pop star Sasson Shaulov lightly wounded in car accident, MDA confirms
Fiat 500 Hybrid unveiled: 65 HP, 0–100 km/h in 17.3 seconds
The small petrol-to-electric Fiat 500 Hybrid, weaker than the Panda with a mild hybrid and manual gearbox, arrives as sales decline. Can it compete with popular Chinese mini EVs in Europe?
Jeep launches first electric off-road model: 650 HP and removable doors
The Recon aims to be an electric Wrangler, based on the Peugeot 3008 platform without a ladder frame or low-range gear. Here’s why we’re optimistic and its Israel arrival.
BYD Atto 2 Electric lands in Israel: 430 km, from NIS 149,000
Electric car prices are falling as the Atto 3’s smaller sibling offers better range, similar features, and a much lower price than the JAECOO 5, Chery FX, and Deepal 05, intensifying the price war.
Against the Toyota Yaris Cross: JAC 5 Hybrid, from NIS 155,000
The Chinese crossover, previously sold in petrol and electric versions, receives a hybrid version that is expected to be much more popular, with 228 hp.
Toyota revolution: Electric and Hybrid Land Cruiser pickup and Crossover
Reports from Japan say Toyota will use its legendary off-road name for two new models, built without a ladder frame, adding on-road abilities and a lower price.
Omoda 9 Plug-in: When the Chinese stop being shy
Omoda, Chery’s third brand, launches soon in Israel with its large, powerful model set to challenge the Sorento and Santa Fe - at an affordable Chinese price.
Toyota launches hybrid, electric, and Hydrogen Hilux: What will we get in Israel?
The ninth generation of the popular pickup receives safety upgrades, a new front design, and new powertrain options, though mostly theoretical for us.
Mitsubishi continues to shrink: ASX import discontinued
Mitsubishi stops the Japanese ASX; worldwide it’s replaced by a Renault Captur twin, which won’t come to Israel. Only Outlander and Eclipse Cross remain locally.
Good news for plug-in and hybrids: Benefit-in-kind value will not change
The Finance Ministry kept company car tax rules for 2026 unchanged; electric car benefits won’t rise despite falling sales. Will the purchase tax increase at year-end?
A Volvo straight from the factory for NIS 164,000: The importers’ 0-Km sales
Just before the end of the year, car importers are launching another wave of sales and discounts in an effort to clear out their storage lots. Prices - lower than ever - inside.
