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


Chinese IM launches in Israel: From NIS 205,000, competing with XPeng and German brands

SAIC's luxury division arrives with electric sedan and crossover models. What it offers that competitors don’t, and its ambitious sales target.

Solid and restrained design.

French taxi driver asks King Charles III for unpaid €1,550 fare after Italy ride

On RTL the driver claimed, "he refused to pay, and left me unpaid for three days of transport".

.

5 for 50,000: Economical and reliable used cars

A family car, two crossovers, and two used superminis that are reliable and economical. No flashy designs or high performance, but all offer practical mobility, with one option for drivers.

Corolla. Safe even for this year.

675NK CFMOTO: Danny Kushmaro rides the bad boy of the block

CFMOTO, formerly reliant on European partners, built this bike entirely alone - a fun, agile machine for roads, rough trails, and even the racetrack.

The dusty Arad track tried to challenge the bike (and us), and even there the CF simply danced from corner to corner.

JAC 8 in Israel: 7-seater plug-in 4x4 for NIS 230,000

The Chinese manufacturer launches a crossover twin to the Chery Tiggo 9 in Israel, but NIS 15,000 cheaper. The target: Škoda Kodiaq, and customers of Sorento and Santa Fe.

As usual, a pair of 12.3-inch screens with almost no physical control switches.

Among all the shiny models at the Tokyo Motor Show were a few dramatic announcements

Toyota takes on Rolls-Royce and Bentley, the new Corolla draws from Tesla’s Model 3, Mazda may revive the 2, and Honda teases a bold new crossover.

Century models. In front: the new coupe.

We barely touched it: First drive in the updated SEAT Ibiza and Arona

Volkswagen’s Spanish arm refreshed the SEAT Ibiza and Arona with mild cosmetic updates and more features. A new semi-hybrid engine arrives next year, keeping both models competitive and well-priced.

Arona. A different-colored roof and a new front end give the design a younger look.

JAC 5 Hybrid and 8 Plug-In: This is just the beginning

Within a year of its launch, the JAC 7 became the best-selling car in Israel. Now comes the next stage: The JAC 5 Hybrid and the 7-seater JAC 8 are almost here. A first look at both.

JAC 8 Plug-In. First Entry into the 7-Seater Vehicle Market.

KGM Torres Hybrid: A Korean surprise

KGM produces in a year what Toyota builds in a week, yet it launches a competitive hybrid crossover arriving next month at an attractive price. First drive.

Tough and aggressive design, with a strong presence. Not everyone will like it.

From Dakar to Beit She’an: BMW R12G/S at a local gathering

The goal: The annual gathering of hundreds of BMW riders in Israel. The route: As much off-road as possible. The tool: R12G/S, the new Dakar replica. The back: Will recover.

R12G/S. Great off-road, exhausting on the road.