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


Our addiction to SUVs killed two more unique cars this month

Kia ends production of the Soul after 17 years, and Volvo retires the V90 wagon after 9, as car choices shrink toward boring crossover sameness.

There was also a Turbo Soul with 204 hp, but not here.

Dacia reinvents the affordable electric car: What you’ll have to compromise on

In 2027, Renault's low-cost brand will launch a mini electric car that will be the cheapest on the market. The hipster concept car hints at how they plan to achieve this.

The Hipster is, first and foremost, a very small car: only 3 meters long.

A new Tesla for NIS 185,000? The cheaper versions of the 3 and Y have been revealed

The electric car manufacturer launched, as promised, a simplified version of the crossover and also surprised with an even cheaper sedan. What has changed?

Standard Model 3.

Chery launches Tiggo 9: Dual plug-in drive at NIS 245,000

Revealed on Walla: Chery’s most expensive model to date in Israel comes with seven seats, a plug-in drive, and larger dimensions compared to the Tiggo 8. The goal: Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento.

High trim level: massage in the front seats, electric adjustment also for the second row.

Tens of thousands of Shekels in discounts: Importers launch massive inventory clearance sales

Electric and gasoline cars, Chinese and European models: After being forced to register tens of thousands of unsold vehicles, car importers are now running major clearance sales.

Mazda CX-5. Even gasoline models that didn’t sell on time are now offered as 0 km sales.

25 years of Israeli choice: How SYM became the nation’s scooter

For 25 years, Israelis choose SYM for its wide range of models, advanced tech, safety, sporty design, high resale value, and Metro Frizbee’s reliable nationwide service network.

The Nation’s Scooter.

Big and green: Are you ready for an electric pickup?

Walla & Ma'ariv Auto: After electric pickups dominated the large vehicle market, Chinese Maxus brings the eTerron9 to Israel, an advanced electric rival to the Hilux and D-Max.

The eTerron will be less of a "worker's pickup" and more of a "boss's carriage".

Another 7-seater car will sell for NIS 157,000 and it looks familiar to us

The new Citroën C3 Aircross, twin of the Opel Frontera, offers 3 rows, a mild hybrid engine, same price, but with two key advantages over the Opel.

A different front separates the Citroën from the Opel.

Range upgraded to 750 km - Tesla Model 3 breaks Israeli record

Tesla Model 3 gets a facelift. The rear-wheel-drive Long Range now has Israel's longest range - 750 km, enough Tel Aviv–Eilat round trip. The turn signal stalk returns.

The turn signal stalk is back, replacing the unnecessary button.

Elantra N: Doubt there will be another car like this

Israel’s best-selling Elantra arrives in sporty N version with rare manual option. But is it more than just an economical leasing car?

Hyundai made enough exterior changes so that the N wouldn’t look like the neighbor’s Elantra.