Driving
Israel Police issue over 4,000 tickets in crackdown on dangerous, distracted driving
Drivers were captured on camera engaging in offenses such as distracted driving, using a cellphone while driving, and speeding, with many of the traffic infractions being repeat offenses.
A Jerusalem driver refused to run over a flag, and changed how I see Israel - opinion
Not just messages: WhatsApp becomes a smart in-car tool
End of phone use while driving: ChatGPT comes to Apple’s CarPlay system
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.
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.
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.
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.
