Vehicle

From the signs of World War III: Renault to produce attack drones for the French army

During World War II carmakers built tanks and bombers. Now it’s happening again: At the request of France’s Defense Ministry, Renault will produce up to 600 long-range drones a month at two plants.

Turgis Gaillard AAROK UAV.
Many of the SUV-style cues associated with this car are about as meaningful as the rear spoiler. It’s mainly about standing out.

This is the car that explains why BYD overtook Tesla in sales

Tesla Model Y Performance.

The new Tesla Model Y Performance has arrived in Israel and is NIS 45,000 more expensive

Updated Sportage. The main change is in the powertrain, which increased from 210 to 235 hp.

Updated Kia Sportage in Israel. The price didn’t change, so what did?


Israeli importers continue expanding into Europe: Freesbe to sell Chery in Austria

After selling 25,000 Chery cars in Israel, the importer got its first license to sell Chery abroad, following Chery’s approach with Colmobil, JAC’s importer.

Agreement Signing: Oren Elezra, CEO of Frisbi Automotive, and Jeff Zhang, Vice President of Chery International.

Danny Kushmaro at the performance of the Three Tenors (who are actually four)

In the week Bajaj took over KTM, riding her three new dual-purpose motorcycles reminded us why the Indians agreed to pay nearly a billion euros for the iconic Austrian company.

The small, little Adventure is the kind of talented type that can do almost everything.

Sheratzky family to ring Nasdaq opening bell for Ituran’s 20th IPO anniversary

Ceremony in New York marks 30 years since the company’s founding as Co-CEO Eyal Sheratzky highlights ongoing investment in mobility technologies.

Nasdaq opening bell for Ituran’s 20th IPO anniversary

Alpine A290: How to launch a rocket without waking the neighbors

Air pollution standards that are tightening across Europe are pushing the hot hatch category toward electric. A first taste of the Alpine A290, the sporty version of the Renault 5.

The base is the Renault 5, which got a few upgrades but mainly went through a strict diet, clearly felt in the corners.

From NIS 300,000: The new electric Mercedes CLA is cheaper than the previous gasoline version

Mercedes’ most affordable sedan offers 540 km range. The extended-range version, set to be Israel’s longest-range EV, will start at NIS 370,000.

A continuous screen layout across the cabin in the equipped versions.

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Hybrid: The price is excellent, but what about the car?

The new small Chinese crossover aims to fix the gasoline model’s weak performance and fuel economy with a stronger, more efficient powertrain - at least on paper.

Shiny front taken from the bigger siblings, Tiggo 7 and 8.

The cheapest plug-in in Israel: BYD Atto 2 will cost NIS 155,000

The new crossover, competing with the Toyota Yaris Cross and the JAC 5, will be the only one in its segment to offer plug-in hybrid power.

BYD.

From NIS 160,000: Toyota Corolla returns to Israel cheaper than before, but there’s a catch

The Corolla will be among Israel’s cheapest sedans until the 2026 redesign, but it loses the rear-seat AC vent and its radio uses American frequencies, limiting local station reception.

Toyota Corolla 2026.

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?

The faux front skid plate distinguishes the plug-in version from the electric one.

IDF pursues terrorist who threw iron rod at Israeli car in West Bank, driver not physically injured

The driver was physically unharmed but Magen David Adom paramedics treated them for shock at the scene.

An iron rod embedded in the windshield of an Israeli car in the northern West Bank, November 29, 2025.