Vehicle

Police rescue toddler from locked car in Yavne after mother makes emergency call from Tel Aviv

In August, United Hatzalah warned against the dangers of leaving children inside hot cars after a 5-year-old boy died after he was left inside his family's car in Lod for about two hours.

The floor of the car in which a toddler was trapped is seen in this screenshot from a video of his rescue, in which broken car window glass is seen alongside a child's toy.
Plasan and ASFIR's new 4x4 STORMER  light tactical vehicle

Built for speed and agility, Plasan and ASFIR unveil STORMER

A stolen vehicle overturned and caught fire on Route 60 south of Jerusalem after the driver drove through a police roadblock, October 9, 2026.

Stolen vehicle overturns on Route 60 after penetrating police roadblock, halting traffic

 MAN walks in the Jewish outpost of Yahish Zion, near the Jewish settlement of Psagot, in the West Bank; Illustrative.

Several settlers injured, six arrested amid West Bank outpost evacuation near Susiya - report


Forget the Metro: Israelis are “world champions” in shared scooters

Stuck in traffic without a subway, Israelis use e-scooters more than most, with 1 in 5 giving up their private car, a Dott survey finds.

Half of the riders in Israel are aged 25–36, compared to a third worldwide.

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.

China strikes back: The adventure bike challenging Yamaha

Behind the VOGE DS800X Rally’s camel-like design hides an adventure motorcycle unafraid of off-road riding, offering excellent value for money.

The 799 cc parallel-twin engine is completely new, producing 95 hp. It’s simply an excellent engine, with plenty of torque across the rev range, delivering strong overtaking power.

A lesson in pricing: First drive of the Honda ZR-V

Honda's new crossover, built on the Civic platform with a strong hybrid powertrain, competes with the Tucson and Sportage but is hindered by a Lexus-level price in Israel.

Rounded design, not tough, and very different in landscape.

Mazda CX-5 Turbo 4x4: Thirsty and enjoyable, we’ll miss it

In an age of screens and batteries, the Mazda CX-5 Turbo reminds us some still want gasoline, emotion and simple ergonomics. Can it hide its age, and do 227 hp justify the fuel stops?

The blacked-out grille and wheels refresh the veteran design.

Just before the launch of the cheaper Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets a price cut

The electric crossover is now offered in a base version with 570 km range, starting at NIS 215,000 - similar to last year’s 440 km model, which will no longer be imported.

Hyundai Ioniq.

Chery discounts its 7-seat plug-in SUV by nearly NIS 30,000

After MGS9 launched at NIS 190,000 and Jacco 8 at NIS 230,000, Chery launches the Tiggo 9 at NIS 218,000 with front-wheel drive, smaller battery, and less equipment.

Tiggo 9 – Chery’s New Plug-In.

An 11% drop in vehicle deliveries in January, Chinese brands gain strength

About 42,000 cars were registered in Israel in early 2026. Hyundai leads sales, Jaecoo ranks second ahead of Toyota and Kia, and the Jaecoo 7 is the top seller.

Hyundai Kona. The best-selling hybrid, which helped Hyundai maintain its lead.

JAC 8: 7-Seater plug-in hybrid with 430 HP

It looks like a million dollars but costs NIS 250K. Does the Chinese brand that topped 2025 sales charts deliver real luxury or just seat massages hiding tricky ergonomics?

Looks great and cohesive, thanks to Land Rover and Audi for the inspiration.

The country where the Porsche 911 is the queen of sales

2025 saw a new sales leader in Israel, the Jaecoo 7, while the U.S. and Germany kept familiar champions. Only one country crowned the Porsche 911 as its top seller, with Ferrari in the top ten.

Porsche Hybrid.