Vehicle

IDF strikes Syrian terrorist poised to carry out imminent terror attack on Israeli soldiers

The strike follows an IDF attack against the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Idlib province in northwestern Syria on Tuesday.

Israeli soldiers at a staging area near the Israeli border with Syria in northern Israel, February 28, 2026.
 Magen David Adom Ambulance

After another Israeli child dies in hot car, Hatzalah asks parents to 'stop for one second'

Scene of the multi-vehicle accident in Mexico that left nine dead and 10 injured, July 13, 2026.

Traffic accident in Mexico kills nine, leaves at least 10 injured, including four Americans

Weapons and ammunition seized by Israel Police in a raid in Kfar Yarka on July 10, 2026.

Police uncover massive weapons cache in Druze village, complete longstanding investigations


At NIS 138,000: BYD launches the cheapest plug-in in Israel

New base Atto 2 plug-in with smaller battery, less equipment and NIS 12,000 price cut. Electric range drops 90 to 40 km. Buyers who rarely charge seeking affordable hybrid or company car tax benefit.

BYD Atto 2 plug-in.

Electric-car-inspired design: The updated Kia Stonic from NIS 130,000

Small crossover gets updated design and equipment without powertrain changes, with a price cut of several thousand shekels to compete with the refreshed SEAT Arona and Chery Tiggo 4.

Kia Stonic.

Samelet to market Chinese Chery models in Switzerland

Another Israeli importer receives a major European franchise and strengthens ties with a Chinese automaker already represented in Israel by rivals. Samelet already operates in Greece and Romania.

Samelet showroom.

Elon Musk bets on the future: Tesla announces a new development in the automotive market

Tesla has begun producing the Cybercab, a two-seat autonomous car with no steering wheel or pedals. It’s planned as a smart taxi network, though significant revenue isn’t expected before 2027.

Cybercab vehicle. No steering wheel or pedals.

Small but big: The new compact Smart has been revealed

In its new form Smart is mainly electric crossovers, but Geely and Mercedes revived the iconic small Smart. A question remains: Did they learn from past mistakes this time and fix the formula?

Smart.

Sussita in 2026: How many Israeli cars are still on the road?

Before Chinese cars dominated the roads, Israel made the Lark, Contessa and Sussita. We asked historian Yohay Shinar how many survived and what remains today.

New second-generation Sussita models are displayed at the Tel Aviv Exhibition Grounds in 1970.

Omoda 7 road test: New plug-in hybrid crossover in Israel

The best-selling car in the country and even in the UK now has a twin sister with F-35 gray paint, original design, and plenty of space and equipment. And how does it drive?

All Omoda models share the same basic design, which is original for a change.

The end of traffic jams? Flying cars head to mass production for 2027

Xpeng’s president reveals the timeline for a transport revolution: The company is expected to sell flying cars as early as 2027, while humanoid robots will reach the market at the end of 2026.

Flying car from the Chinese company Xpeng.

Trying to climb out of the hole: Nissan unveils an electric Juke and a new X-Trail

The Japanese manufacturer offers a first glimpse of a new lineup aimed at changing direction after factory closures and 20,000 layoffs, with support from Renault and the return of iconic models.

The new Juke. You won’t have trouble recognizing it.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: A new generation of adventure riding

Royal Enfield is no longer the old post-army travel bike. The new Himalayan 450 is a modern adventure machine that confidently takes on established rivals - at a price that’s hard to ignore.

In an era of buyers who love adventure bikes, this is the most important motorcycle in Royal Enfield’s portfolio.