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Turkey's export boycott hits Israeli car market

Importers will be compelled to find new suppliers, which will incur costs for integrating Israeli legal standards and higher transportation fees, while increasing Chinese-made options may provide only a temporary solution

Tomer Hadar, Calcalist | 08.05.24

XPeng G6 making its way to the top: a driving test

Chinese automaker introduces 3rd model in Europe and, in about a month, in Israel, targeting hottest category in EV market; first drive suggests it could be the big surprise of 2024

Noam Rayen | 06.27.24

Go remote: Israeli startup redefining autonomous cars

Ottopia CEO Amit Rosenzweig says true self-driving cars are far off, but new technologies his company developed allow remote drivers sitting in front of a computer to safely navigate them to wherever they need to go

Israel Wullman | 06.17.24

Turkish trade ban creates car shortage crisis for Israeli importers

Turkish President Erdogan's continued embargo on Israel has left car importers scrambling for solutions, with no immediate relief in sight; ongoing trade restrictions poised to significantly disrupt local sales market, exacerbating already critical situation for automotive industry

Yoel Schwartz | 06.03.24

Kia unveils long-range compact CUV with sleek design

Automaker introduces new contender in hot compact CUV market segment, offering attractive price point; here's everything we know so far, including its expected arrival in Israel

Yoel Schwartz | 05.27.24

This is BYD's first and intriguing pickup—and it's a hybrid

Chinese automaker unveiles additional details and name of its first pickup, featuring a hybrid unit with electric motors powering the wheels and a gasoline engine for battery charging

Yoel Shwartz | 05.11.24

באדיבות מהפכני הרחוב הבטוח בסן פרנסיסקו: רכב אוטונומי סופר-משוכלל יוצא מכלל פעולה כשמניחים על מכסה המנוע שלו קונוס תנועה. אישה נוסעת במכונית אוטונומית

Self-driving cars clear another hurdle on way to approval in Israel

Cross-ministerial team reviews legality of autonomous vehicle use in Israel, advising to keep current law as is, also proposing potentially requiring insurance for firms running driverless systems

Yoel Schwartz | 03.17.24

Reverse shift: BMW offers new gasoline model

Auto manufacturer moves to offer its previously electric exclusive Series 5 in a new gasoline model in bid to attract traditional customers

Nir Ben Zaken | 03.07.24

Your hunch was right: modern cars less reliable, survey finds

Major dependability survey confirms: tech-loaded new cars face more issues than older models; where do EVs rank? What’s the world's most reliable car brand?

Yoel Schwartz | 02.16.24

These are the surprising victims of Houthi threats: Tesla, Volvo and Suzuki

The manufacturing plants will be shut down for limited periods of time due to a delay in the supply of parts as a result of the Houthis' threats to ships

Noam Rhein | 01.17.24

Dacia Logan test drive - will it be the needed affordable family vehicle?

Dacia Logan is attempting to succeed where many manufacturers have failed before - offering an affordable alternative to popular family vehicles; We first got behind the wheel to determine whether it's a worthwhile bargain or simply too good to be true

Noam Rayen | 09.28.23

The Chinese Tesla: Testing the NIO ET5

Chinese automobile upstart NIO showcases impressive engineering and design choices in it's latest model, with a few kinks still left to iron out

Nir Ben Zaken | 09.26.23

Watch out Tesla! This Chinese electric car leaves the competition in the dust

Geely puts its best efforts on display with its upcoming luxury models, promising performance, unique capabilities and very high speeds

Nir Ben Zaken | 09.10.23

Tesla bites the dust: Lucid unveils world's fastest electric car

Up-and-coming US car manufacturer shares new details about upcoming high-end Air Sapphire model, showing impressive capabilities under the hood

Hillel Posek | 08.22.23

חשד: נער 16 מעיר בעמק ללא רישיון פגע באופנוען במהלך השתוללות בכביש

Boy, 16, goes on wild ride, seriously injures biker

Teen is suspected of driving without a license, at high speed and in a dangerous manner in the Afula area, as part of an exhibit of upgraded vehicles held by dozens of young people; he is seen on video swerving to the left and hitting a motorcyclist; Police: 'Many of the drivers are boys on vacation who were looking for thrills'

Israel Moskovitz | 08.08.23