Driving

Not just messages: WhatsApp becomes a smart in-car tool

WhatsApp updates its interface for Apple CarPlay systems. It now allows easier management of calls and contacts. The move comes about a week after ChatGPT was integrated into the driving system.

WhatsApp. A series of updates in recent months.
ChatGPT simulation in a car.

End of phone use while driving: ChatGPT comes to Apple’s CarPlay system

“a plug-and-play chip that claims to cut fuel use and boost performance”

SynGas reviews: Don’t buy till you’ve read this!

Panoramic roof in Dacia, but only on the higher trim levels.

Inspired by Subaru: Dacia unveils hybrid station wagon with all-wheel drive


Toyota Aygo X Hybrid lands: 26 km/L, NIS 124,000

Price rises NIS 18,000 despite tax benefit; base model keeps steel wheels. Can the most fuel-efficient non-plug-in Aygo compete with the Picanto?

The black roof upgrades the look, but only on the higher trim level.

JAC 8: 7-Seater plug-in hybrid with 430 HP

It looks like a million dollars but costs NIS 250K. Does the Chinese brand that topped 2025 sales charts deliver real luxury or just seat massages hiding tricky ergonomics?

Looks great and cohesive, thanks to Land Rover and Audi for the inspiration.

In the Emirates of all places: Genesis unveils an off-road monster with a V8 and 1,000 horsepower

Hyundai’s luxury division revealed in the Persian Gulf a wild, stylish 4x4 with no electrification, alongside off-road versions of its familiar models. Will they dare to put them into production?

A challenge to Volvo’s cross-country models? Off-road versions also for the GV60, GV70, and GV80.

Tesla Model 3 vs. China, Japan, Europe, and Korea: Who is really the cheapest?

The Model 3 Standard at NIS 192,000 competes with Hyundai Elantra, Škoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla, and Chery Arrizo. Who’s cheapest in real life, and what’s the catch?

Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD on a drive to Eilat and back.

An end to the chaos: Dozens of new branches for issuing international driving licenses

The Transport Ministry's new tender expands issuing stations to 58 across Israel, including near Ben Gurion Airport, after long shortages and traveler confusion.

Road Trip.

Sit tight for a moment, Honda has announced the ZR-V price in Israel

Honda’s hybrid answer to the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson will be about 15% more expensive than them. In Europe, the gap stands at 5%.

Honda ZR-V.

A Chinese expert once said: That’s it, jokes about Chinese motorcycles are over

With a modern lineup full of features, competitive prices, and plenty of confidence, Zontes’ new models want to do for the two-wheeled market what BYD did for Tesla.

A manufacturer that produces almost everything in-house, from engine to frame. Zontes 703RR.

This is the car that explains why BYD overtook Tesla in sales

The Atto 2 is everything Elon Musk refuses to build: An affordable, easy-to-use electric crossover, without gimmicks or fake sounds. How does it perform on the road and suit Israeli drivers?

Many of the SUV-style cues associated with this car are about as meaningful as the rear spoiler. It’s mainly about standing out.

The new Tesla Model Y Performance has arrived in Israel and is NIS 45,000 more expensive

The new performance version of the world’s best-selling electric vehicle climbs to NIS 334,000, as Chinese manufacturers launch more and more powerful and cheaper electric crossovers.

Tesla Model Y Performance.

Updated Kia Sportage in Israel. The price didn’t change, so what did?

Tal-Car launches the facelifted European Sportage, which will now be available only in a reinforced and better-equipped hybrid version, without a gasoline-only option.

Updated Sportage. The main change is in the powertrain, which increased from 210 to 235 hp.