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


Plug-in for NIS 125,000? BYD Unveils the Dolphin G

BYD introduces its first plug-in hybrid supermini for Europe, the Dolphin G, positioned between Dolphin models and expected to be cheaper than standard hybrid small cars in Israel.

Dolphin G. An advanced version of the design of the larger BYD Dolphin.

New affordable models from Fiat, Chrysler, and Ram are on the way

The European-American automotive group Stellantis, which includes brands from Peugeot to Fiat and Jeep, is betting on non-fully electric models to counter Chinese competition and rising prices.

Fiat Grizzly.

Israel’s mobility sector forecasts what inventions can actually deploy and when

Elon Musk praised Israel’s innovation, yet the Smart Mobility Summit’s focus kept returning to the hard problems of regulation, infrastructure, public trust, and moving on from the pilot stage.

Elon Musk

First shipment of the hybrid Ora 5 unloaded in Eilat ahead of launch

The Chinese automaker enters the hybrid crossover market with the Ora 5, targeting one of Israel’s most competitive segments after focusing exclusively on EVs until now.

"Ora 5 marks Great Wall’s entry into Israel’s hybrid SUV market."

Subaru Forester Hybrid arrives in Israel: Lower fuel consumption

The efficient hybrid version of Subaru’s crossover launches in Israel from NIS 280,000, about NIS 70,000 above the entry-level gasoline model. The new Outback also debuts.

Subaru Forester Hybrid.

NIS 155,000: Suzuki e-Vitara EV arrives in Israel

The first non-Chinese EV priced below NIS 160,000, the new crossover arrives with front- and all-wheel-drive versions. Suzuki will also launch two more intriguing models soon.

Relatively long wheelbase for the size of the vehicle.

UVeye scales automated vehicle‑inspection tech across global automotive markets

The drive-thru system that uses computer vision and deep learning to provide precise, data-driven insights about anomalies passing through its system-providing a full report in less than one minute

Uveye's mobile automotive inspection platform

A legal guide for South Florida Israeli-American community: Rights after car accident in FL

“In South Florida, knowing your car accident rights under Florida’s no-fault system is essential after a crash.”

Chronological age, personal physicians should not decide when someone can't drive, study reveals

Drivers under age 25 are involved in about 20% of all fatal traffic accidents, even if they make up a smaller fraction of the driving population.

Traffic on Highway 2 near Netanya. Although the Transportation Ministry  has announced that the elderly are more likely to be injured or killed in road accidents, it doesn’t state whether they are pedestrians or drivers.

JAECOO 5 Hybrid tested: Is the new Chinese hit worth the money?

Range Rover-inspired design, efficient hybrid and lower price than Korean rivals make the JAECOO 5 Hybrid a hit - but is it really Israel’s best family crossover or are there compromises?

The black color hides the beautiful lines.