Cars

Tel Aviv to impose fines of up to NIS 1,000 on drivers for excessive honking

The system will initially be installed at 11 locations across the city, including the intersection of Bograshov and Tchernichovsky streets and the area around Rabin Square

Traffic on the Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv. October 8, 2026.
Passengers at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Railway Station, September 24, 2026.

Train, road disruptions expected across central Israel over next week, starting tonight

Transportation Minister Miri Regev attends a state memorial ceremony for civilians murdered in the October 7 massacre, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, October 5, 2026

Miri Regev's unfulfilled promises: Eight transportation reforms that never happened

Tesla unveils its long-delayed Roadster nearly a decade after first revealing a next-generation version of its original electric sports ​car, at a launch event in Waco, Texas, US, on October 15, 2026.

Flying cars: Tesla's new Roadster uses SpaceX thrusters to turn in the air, can drive upside down


The new Audi Q3 tested: Excellent, but why no hybrid?

The third-generation Audi Q3 arrives with Q5-inspired design, fully digital cabin and quattro AWD. But why is there a subwoofer in the trunk space, and what surprises the driver at start-up?

The design has been updated, but not really changed. The Q3 remains sporty and refined in appearance.

The Chinese electric crossover discounted by NIS 19,000

The Voyah Courage, once positioned as a luxury vehicle, struggled to stand out in a crowded market and now arrives after a mild facelift with a lower price, cheaper than the jaecoo 7 plug-in

The design is not a copy of Tesla, unlike Xpeng.

Toyota vs. the Chinese: Electric Crossover for NIS 180,000

The C-HR+ arrives in Israel with a base version and upgraded battery version for under NIS 200,000, offering over 600 km range - a level not seen before at this price point in the market.

Two-tone color is offered only on the higher-end model.

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.

Against the Corolla Cross and Kona: Chery Tiggo 7 gets a cheaper hybrid version

The Chinese crossover receives a third powertrain option - a conventional hybrid without plug-in charging, priced NIS 10,000 lower than the popular plug-in hybrid version in Israel.

Chery Tiggo 7 Hybrid.

Shlomo Group turns to Indian technicians in NIS 50m service-center expansion

The Israeli automotive group opened its first new service center in Holon, saying trained Indian staff will work alongside local technicians to address a sector-wide labor gap.

The central garage in Holon, alongside certified garage workers from India.

801 km: What’s the price of the long-range crossover on the market?

Sales of the BMW iX3 have begun, arriving in Israel in June. A first sign of BMW’s upcoming wave of new models.

Fast charging at a rate of 400 kW allows adding 370 km of range in 10 minutes.

Like nothing we’ve seen before: A new Chinese plug-in for NIS 79,000

Plug-in hybrid competition reaches taxis: BYD cuts Seal 5 price by NIS 10,000 to rival Elantra and Corolla, and extends taxi warranty.

BYD Seal 5 taxi.

Tesla Model 3 discounted version in Israel: Performance, range, and savings amid high fuel prices

The new base Model 3 is now closer than ever to hybrid family car prices, raising questions about trade-offs, real-world range, and savings in an era of high fuel costs around 8 shekels per liter.

Tesla did a good job disguising the steel wheels and plastic hubcaps.

Tesla Model Y with 6 seats in Israel: Don’t hold your breath about the price

The elongated Y has been stretched by 18 cm, promises space for six adults and a range of 681 km, but will cost from NIS 306,000 before not-cheap extras. How does it compare to its rivals?

Taller and longer, with a base weight of 2.1 tons.