Vehicle

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

23 children died in such incidents between 2021 and 2025, according to data from Beterem, Safe Kids Israel.

 Magen David Adom Ambulance
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

An Israel Police car, April 13, 2026; illustrative.

Teen arrested after reportedly sexually assaulting 5-year-old child in Modi'in Illit bomb shelter


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.

Mercedes CLA Electric test: Does it really do 740 km?

Mercedes’ new compact sedan is supposed to outperform the Tesla Model 3 and advanced Chinese EVs, convincing customers to invest around NIS 430,000. Did it manage to convince us?

A fully harmonious connection from bumper to bumper; the coupe design is visually stunning, but it slightly compromises practicality and ease of entry into the car.