Driving
Israeli man caught speeding on Highway 90 at 217 kph under the influence of drugs
Regardless of where the was, he would have been driving far above the speed limit; the fastest legal speed limit in Israel is 120 kph (75 mph), permitted on Highway 6.
Road-safety lessons every international traveler 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
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?
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?
