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Chinese automakers seize a third of Israel’s car market

Importers report 283,587 new cars delivered in 11 months, up 9% year over year; Chinese brands capture one-third of the market as Toyota, Hyundai and Kia hold top spots and more than half of new vehicles feature electric or hybrid power

Noam Rhein | 12.03.25

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

Chinese oversupply, stalled EV sales put Israeli auto importers under pressure

Facing sluggish demand and tighter regulation, Israeli car importers race to offload excess Chinese inventory through mass registrations as scrutiny from the Competition Authority mounts

Tomer Hadar | 10.29.25

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

IDF’s Lamborghini: A spin in the new Eitan APC

Taking the IDF’s Eitan for a spin feels like riding a force of nature: immense power, unmatched speed, and total control over any terrain, turning a test drive into an adrenaline-fueled lesson in armored might and precision engineering

Raanan Shaked | 09.25.25

רכביו של נשיא סוריה בשאר אל-אסד שהוצאו למכירה פומבית

Syria launches reconstruction fund, auctions Assad’s luxury cars

At Damascus Citadel, President Ahmad al-Sharaa unveils Syrian Development Fund, raising $61 million in pledges; 4 cars from ousted leader's collection, including a Ferrari F50, auctioned as symbols of rebuilding

Lior Ben Ari | 09.05.25

The lies car salesmen tell to get you to buy an EV

Israel’s car market faces a glut of unsold electric cars, as importers use misleading claims about charging speed, smartphone connectivity and trade-in deals, while selling outdated models

Tomer Hadar/Calcalist | 08.14.25

Western car brands wiped out in Israeli EV market as Chinese automakers crush competition

Tomer Hadar/Calcalist | 07.31.25

Chinese carmakers set off new battle for Israel’s auto market

Chinese brands Jaecoo and Chery, imported by rival Israeli firms, enter a high-stakes battle for dominance in the local auto market, with budget-friendly crossovers, aggressive pricing and a growing share of electric and hybrid sales driving the clash

Tomer Hadar | 07.22.25

Chinese regulators prohibit One-Pedal Driving feature in new electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles starting January, citing safety concerns

Tomer Hadar | 07.17.25

Israel’s largest auto importer expands to Europe, Delek Motors acquires Eurodrive

Colmobil to debut Jaecoo and Omoda brands in Austria following record sales in Israel, while Delek Motors expands into leasing and two-wheeled vehicle markets with full acquisition of Eurodrive

Noam Rhein | 07.12.25

Stuck in the 80s: Why Iranian cars are all from a bygone era

Footage from Iran’s war zones reveal a car culture frozen in time, shaped by sanctions, self-reliance and politics; From aging Peugeots to Chinese imports, Iran’s auto industry tells the story of a country improvising under pressure—and proud of it

Tomer Hadar, Calcalist | 06.18.25

Tesla pivots from carmaker to autonomous platform

Facing slowing sales and rising competition, Tesla is shifting focus from hardware to recurring service revenue; Inspired by Apple’s transformation, Elon Musk is steering the company toward autonomous transport, energy ecosystems, and AI, with robotaxis at the center of the plan

Moran Chamsi | 06.01.25

Why do the British still drive on the left? A frustrated Israeli seeks answers

To understand why the British drive on the 'wrong' side, you have to go back to the age of knights on horseback; for Israelis in London, it’s a daily hazard—but the Brits have no plans to switch, even when cars take to the skies

Einav Schiff | 05.20.25