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Classic look, modern propulsion: Renault R17 resurrected

The French automaker continues its revival of iconic names, and after bringing the 4 and 5 models back to life, it's now the R17's turn to make a comeback

Nir Ben Zaken | 09.06.24

The new Chinese car brands head to Israel

Ineos off-road vehicles to be on Israeli market after importer receives official import license; Also arriving in Israel is the Chinese brand ReHigh, which the manufacturer describes as electric luxury vehicles

Tomer Hadar | 09.05.24

Audi unveils new third-generation Q5 SUV

Audi reveals a new generation of its popular and best-selling SUV, built on a modern platform and featuring both gasoline and diesel engines

Nir Ben Zaken | 09.03.24

China's automotive market woes spell disaster for Mobileye

Slowdown and increased tariffs for Chinese car manufacturers impact the Israeli tech company directly, leading to massive losses in stock prices and valuation

Sophie Shulman/Calcalist | 09.01.24

Off the lot: The cars that have disappeared from the Israeli market

Amid war, import bans or end-of-life calls by manufacturers, these are the vehicles Israelis won't be able to acquire domestically

Noam Rhein | 08.14.24

Car prices in Israel to climb starting in January

At the start of 2025 tax benefits on vehicle purchase tax will be reduced for certain models, the purchase tax on electric vehicles will skyrocket, and storing vehicles in Europe will incur additional costs

Tomer Hadar | 08.13.24

U.S. will block suspicious software in Chinese cars

US weighs restricting Chinese technologies in autonomous cars

US Commerce Department preparing to propose ban on software 'accessible to foreign entities' in vehicles equipped with autonomous capabilities, even at most basic level

Noam Rhein | 08.07.24

Smart 3 electric SUV more impressive than previous model, with some exceptions

Chinese auto manufacturer's new car makes significant improvement over the Smart 1 model, leading to comfortable driving but lacking in other aspects

Noam Rhein | 07.11.24

Can the Volkswagen ID.5 beat the competition: A test drive

Nearly three years after its debut, the stylish Volkswagen ID.5 is finally arriving in Israel - How does it differ from the ID.4 and does it stand a better chance against competitors? We took it for a first drive on local roads to find out

Noam Rayen | 07.01.24

רכב המילוט של העבריינים המעורבים בהיעלמות יצחק כהן ובת זוגו ג'נבה לופז בפיליפינים

Possible 'getaway vehicle' used in Israeli man's disappearance in Philippines located

A Filipino network released images of what is believed to be the getaway vehicle used by those who abducted 37-year-old Yitzhak Cohen and his Filipino girlfriend, Geneva Lopez, in central Philippines; The couple have been missing for over a week, and the family is bracing for the possibility Yitzhak has been killed

ynet correspondents | 07.01.24

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

Bugatti unveils new supercar: 1800 hybrid horsepower and a $4 million price tag

After nearly a decade, Bugatti unveils the Tourbillon, the successor to the Chiron, considered one of the fastest cars in the world, featuring a new and unique gasoline engine, electric assistance and a promise of insane performance

Nir Ben Zaken | 06.24.24

BYD סיל דיזיין. המכונית הנמכרת ביותר בישראל

Israeli BYD drivers report control app malfunctions

Car owners report being unable to control key functions via control app, though physical operation of vehicle, climate control and other functions remain unaffected; importer says contacted manufacturer to investigate issue

Tomer Hadar | 06.16.24

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

Japanese automakers will develop new cleaner engines

Japanese automakers reject electric, focus on engine innovations

Toyota, Mazda and Subaru announce in joint statement will develop cleaner, upgraded gasoline engines; CEOs declare transition to engines powered by synthetic fuel within 2 years

Tomer Hadar | 05.31.24