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


Inspired by Subaru: Dacia unveils hybrid station wagon with all-wheel drive

Renault’s low-cost brand shows first images of the Striker, based on the Bigster, longer and lower. Israel isn’t keen on station wagons - will a NIS 170,000 base price change that?

Panoramic roof in Dacia, but only on the higher trim levels.

Cello to provide parking and toll payment services for government employees

Will provide parking payment services for 3,000 government vehicles and 100 government companies.

Cello wins tender to provide centralized parking and toll services for government fleets.

Range Rover for under NIS 400K and Defender to compete with the Land Cruiser

Following a rise in private imports, the Land Rover importer publishes a new price list reflecting discounts of up to NIS 61,000, and brings back the basic 3-door Defender.

Range Rover Sport and Classic: Discounts of NIS 28–77K.

The cheaper version of the Tesla Cybertruck that could cost around NIS 300,000 in Israel

Tesla unveiled a cheaper, less-equipped Cybertruck, priced slightly above the Model Y Performance and 30% below the previous base model. Can sales recover?

Tesla Cybertruck.

Chery FX Hybrid NIS 20,000 cheaper than competitors. What's the catch?

Hybrids are set to be 2026's hit, offering low fuel use without plug-in charging. Chery launches a third FX version after gasoline and electric models - likely the best, but with some compromises.

Nice design, noticeable mostly only because we’re already used to seeing the electric and gasoline versions on the roads

From Leapmotor, Fiat, and Subaru to Jeep and Ferrari: A new CEO for Samelet

Gili Pariente will replace Shay Feldman as CEO of one of the country’s largest car importers.

Gili Pariente.

Xpeng G9 receives improved range and price cut of around NIS 30,000

Less than three years after arriving in Israel, the large Chinese crossover gets a facelift that does not affect the design but updates the specs in key areas.

The German challenger: Larger than the Audi Q6, NIS 200,000 cheaper.

The renewed MG4: Longer range than Tesla, NIS 40,000 cheaper

The facelift for the Chinese compact brings the long-range version to Israel, cheaper and reaching farther: 545 km range for just NIS 149,000.

There are almost no exterior differences, apart from a new spoiler and updated rims.

The year of hybrids: Kia launches a better-equipped Niro and a cheaper Sportage

After hybrids’ market share jumped 20% in January to nearly a third of the market, Kia upgraded the Niro with EV-style features and launched a base long American-spec Sportage priced at NIS 190,000.

Sportage Long.

A month after launch: Tesla surprises with name change for base Model 3

Tesla drops the “Standard” label, now simply calling it Rear Wheel Drive. The price, at NIS 192,000, remains unchanged.

Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, no longer Standard.