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
Train, road disruptions expected across central Israel over next week, starting tonight
Miri Regev's unfulfilled promises: Eight transportation reforms that never happened
Flying cars: Tesla's new Roadster uses SpaceX thrusters to turn in the air, can drive upside down
Britons in Shock: Jaecoo 7 becomes UK’s best-selling car
Israel's top-selling crossover has become UK's best-seller, birthplace of Rolls-Royce and Land Rover. Chinese brands now hold 15% of UK market and are growing across Europe.
Subaru Crosstrek 2.5 liter: The escape trail
After 14 years, the Japanese crossover upgrades from a 2.0L to a 2.5L engine, adding 30 hp and improved real-world performance, while maintaining conservative 2026 balance tradition and modern.
Not just messages: WhatsApp becomes a smart in-car tool
WhatsApp updates its interface for Apple CarPlay systems. It now allows easier management of calls and contacts. The move comes about a week after ChatGPT was integrated into the driving system.
With F-16-style steering, the Lexus RZ electric arrives in Israel: From NIS 300,000
The Japanese crossover receives a facelift and a new sport version with a steering system not physically connected to the wheels, only electronically. Range and performance have been improved.
Toyota Aygo X Hybrid: Beating the oil crisis with 24 km per liter
Just before a potential war with Iran is expected to push fuel prices in Israel higher, Toyota’s mini car arrives in the country with the Yaris hybrid power unit and a NIS 19,000 price increase.
What will we buy when we leave the safe room: New models launching soon
Walla and Maariv automotive supplement: Despite the sirens, the industry continues finalizing upcoming launches, with more hybrid and electric models alongside gasoline cars and a strong Korean wave.
Fuel hasn't risen yet, and Israelis are already rushing to Tesla
A week before month-end, the Tesla Model Y leads best-sellers in Israel, with Tesla third overall. 10,000 Israelis collected new cars this month.
Ferrari keeps Middle East clients rolling by flying in its priciest models
Chartered Boeing 747 freighters depart from Italy to Gulf states amid regional conflict, delivering high-end cars directly to private clients.
The renewed SEAT Ibiza and Arona in Israel: Prices say a lot about the car market
After a facelift, the updated SEAT Ibiza and Arona arrive in Israel. Prices remain unchanged: NIS 122,500 for Ibiza, NIS 133,000 for Arona.
BYD responds to Tesla: NIS 20k-25k discounts on electric cars
With rising competition in China, BYD cuts prices: Seal sedan down NIS 20,000, Sealion 7 up to NIS 25,000. Base models now start below NIS 200,000.
