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Near disaster in Tel Aviv: robotic parking system malfunctions, traps resident | Watch

'If I had been on the driver’s side, there was nowhere to escape,' a Tel Aviv resident said after being trapped as her car descended into a shaft; neighbors have since stopped using the system, citing safety fears, financial losses and what they call patchwork fixes

Sivan Hilaie | 02.23.26

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Israel car market opens 2026 weakly as Chinese brands surge and EV sales fall

January deliveries fall 11% year on year, but Chinese brands near 40% market share as plug-in hybrids surge and EVs retreat

Noam Rhein | 02.03.26

Robotaxis drive demand for unlikely new profession

The autonomous vehicle revolution is gaining momentum, but it is also creating unexpected challenges, including one particularly absurd example involving Waymo, Google’s self-driving taxi service in San Francisco

Roee Zukerman | 01.06.26

Hundreds of Porsches disable themselves in Russia after faulty theft alert

Satellite tracking system mistakenly flagged reception loss as theft attempt, shutting down hundreds of cars; drivers found their engines unresponsive and, with no support from company due to war with Ukraine

Raphael Kahan | 12.11.25

Car explosion kills man in northern Israel; two bystanders lightly injured

Blast prompts closure of Highway 73 as police investigate; local council head says incident highlights ongoing lack of law enforcement in the region and renews call for municipal policing powers; 'The war isn't over,' says eyewitness

Israel Moshkovitz | 12.10.25

Israeli driver injured when Palestinian throws rock through car window | Watch the attack

A local resident was driving in the South Hebron Hills near the settlement of Carmel when a Palestinian threw a rock at his vehicle, shattering the window and slightly injuring him; no suspects have been arrested so far.

Elisha Ben Kimon | 11.24.25

More than just rubber: the tire tech that changes everything

Audi invited us to track-test two identical RS3s—one with ultra-sporty tires, the other with even grippier rubber; the result? A revealing drive with plenty to report

Nir Ben Zaken | 11.15.25

Her son fell on Oct. 7 – five months later, she delivered Haniyeh’s niece: 'My moment of truth'

Staff Sgt. (res.) Itay Nachmias, who grew up in Moshav Yesha with a passion for engines and off-road racing, was killed in battle on October 7; now his parents are fulfilling his dream with an Israeli team competing in the King of the Hammers desert race

Alexandra Lukash | 11.02.25

Behind the wheel of the Golf R: Volkswagen’s ultimate sleeper still delivers

With 333 hp, all-wheel drive and track-ready tech, the latest Golf R blends everyday usability with serious performance — just don’t let the subtle looks fool you; from London lanes to B-road thrills, this is the most complete hot hatch VW has ever built

Nir Ben Zaken | 10.08.25

Stick shift showdown: Manual vs. automatic in the age of performance driving

We took two versions of the Hyundai Elantra N—one manual, one automatic—and brought in racecar driver Yarin Stern to settle the score; Is one better? Maybe. But truthfully, we just wanted an excuse to hit the track and floor it

Yarin Stern | 10.05.25

Israeli startup AIR aims to launch personal flying car in U.S. by 2026

Car of the future? AIR CEO Rani Plaut is banking on compact electric motors, intelligent software and a full-aircraft parachute to make the world’s first personal flying car safe, practical and as routine as the daily drive.

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 09.29.25

Study finds cheerful and soft music may ease motion sickness

Study finds cheerful and soft music can reduce motion sickness, while sad music may be less effective than resting in silence, offering a noninvasive, low-cost alternative to medications that often cause fatigue

Roi Zuckerman | 09.06.25

Stuck in traffic? Your back may pay the price

Extended driving puts heavy strain on the body, with poor posture leading to back, neck and shoulder pain; seat adjustments, proper belt use and small posture changes can ease discomfort and help drivers stay alert and safe

Dr. Yael Benvenisti‏ | 08.31.25

Fiat unveils oddball double-cab Ducato

Automaker reveals prototype with two driver cabins designed to cut costs and boost supply for Europe's booming motorhome industry

Noam Rhein | 08.28.25

With over 3,000 horsepower, this Chinese electric supercar is set to become the world’s most powerful

BYD to unveil an extreme Yangwang U9 variant with 3,018 hp, set to become the most powerful production car ever; here’s what we know so far

Nir Ben Zaken | 08.11.25