Driving

Paul Pelosi faces hit-and-run charge after vehicle strikes parked car in California

Pelosi said he had hit something but did not know what, so he kept driving until his car became disabled and he could no longer continue.

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and her husband Paul Pelosi arrive to attend the State Dinner hosted by President Biden for India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 22, 2023.
Man in handcuffs - illustrative

Ben-Gurion Airport police arrest Israeli TV celebrity for driving with an invalid license

SINGER SASSON Ifram Shaulov at the main rehearsal of the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 19, 2026.

Israeli pop star Sasson Shaulov lightly wounded in car accident, MDA confirms

A driver caught using their cellphone while driving during Israel Police’s enforcement campaign aimed at cracking down on traffic offenses across Israel.

Israel Police issue over 4,000 tickets in crackdown on dangerous, distracted driving


Jeep launches first electric off-road model: 650 HP and removable doors

The Recon aims to be an electric Wrangler, based on the Peugeot 3008 platform without a ladder frame or low-range gear. Here’s why we’re optimistic and its Israel arrival.

A 14.5-inch screen centralizes controls, including climate control. Try it on off-road jumps.

BYD Atto 2 Electric lands in Israel: 430 km, from NIS 149,000

Electric car prices are falling as the Atto 3’s smaller sibling offers better range, similar features, and a much lower price than the JAECOO 5, Chery FX, and Deepal 05, intensifying the price war.

Mature and updated design compared to the Atto 3.

Against the Toyota Yaris Cross: JAC 5 Hybrid, from NIS 155,000

The Chinese crossover, previously sold in petrol and electric versions, receives a hybrid version that is expected to be much more popular, with 228 hp.

JAC 5 Hybrid in the two-tone version.

Toyota revolution: Electric and Hybrid Land Cruiser pickup and Crossover

Reports from Japan say Toyota will use its legendary off-road name for two new models, built without a ladder frame, adding on-road abilities and a lower price.

The EPU concept hinted at the configuration of the new pickup.

Omoda 9 Plug-in: When the Chinese stop being shy

Omoda, Chery’s third brand, launches soon in Israel with its large, powerful model set to challenge the Sorento and Santa Fe - at an affordable Chinese price.

Umuda 9 Plug-in.

Toyota launches hybrid, electric, and Hydrogen Hilux: What will we get in Israel?

The ninth generation of the popular pickup receives safety upgrades, a new front design, and new powertrain options, though mostly theoretical for us.

The body is based on the previous model, the single cab was discontinued, and there is a new front

Mitsubishi continues to shrink: ASX import discontinued

Mitsubishi stops the Japanese ASX; worldwide it’s replaced by a Renault Captur twin, which won’t come to Israel. Only Outlander and Eclipse Cross remain locally.

Mitsubishi ASX.

Good news for plug-in and hybrids: Benefit-in-kind value will not change

The Finance Ministry kept company car tax rules for 2026 unchanged; electric car benefits won’t rise despite falling sales. Will the purchase tax increase at year-end?

MG EHS Plug-in. Category under almost full Chinese control.

A Volvo straight from the factory for NIS 164,000: The importers’ 0-Km sales

Just before the end of the year, car importers are launching another wave of sales and discounts in an effort to clear out their storage lots. Prices - lower than ever - inside.

EX30. Tens of thousands of shekels below the new list price.

Chinese IM launches in Israel: From NIS 205,000, competing with XPeng and German brands

SAIC's luxury division arrives with electric sedan and crossover models. What it offers that competitors don’t, and its ambitious sales target.

Solid and restrained design.