Vehicle

Several settlers injured, six arrested amid West Bank outpost evacuation near Susiya - report

Also on Wednesday, Palestinian rioters threw stones at a shepherd in Wadi Zarqa, causing minor injuries, according to United Hatzalah. MDA paramedics met the shepherd along Route 446 near Shuqra.

|ByAARON GLICK
MAN walks in the Jewish outpost of Yahish Zion, near the Jewish settlement of Psagot, in the West Bank; Illustrative.
Damage to a vehicle following an arson and attempted stabbing attack at Hanania's farm near Geva Binyamin in the West Bank on October 5, 2026.

Israeli West Bank residents crash vehicle into terrorist after arson, attempted stabbing attack

The IDF announced later on Monday that Israeli soldiers apprehended an additional terrorist involved in the attack following a pursuit with the assistance of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Fewer thefts overall, same old targets: SUV drivers in the Center aren't out of the woods yet.

Vehicle theft targets revealed: The cities starring on the blacklist

Pointer data shows a 20% drop in vehicle thefts this year despite a Q3 rise. Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva led, each accounting for 17% of theft.

|ByYEHUDA SHARONI
The remains of the destruction caused by Hamas terrorists when they infiltrated Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7, 2023, near the Israeli-Gaza border, southern Israel, as seen on Jan. 4, 2024.

Court adds two years to sentence of man who stole cars from Kibbutz Be'eri after Oct. 7

Judges Gilat Shalev, Itay Bresler-Gonen, and Fani Gilat Cohen accepted the state’s appeal against the original five-and-a-half-year sentence, while rejecting Haddad’s appeal.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Korea vs. China: The battle of the affordable electric crossovers

Until last year, electric SUVs cost ~NIS 180,000. In 2026, many models are available for NIS 160,000–170,000, not just Chinese. Which is better, and can they revive EV sales?

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByUDI ETZION, RAMI GILBOA, ITAY STEINBERG
Comparative Test: JAC 5, Aiways U5, Kia EV3.

Smart #5 – not what you expected

At 4.70 m long, the #5 is the Smart farthest from the original, yet it still stands out in a crowded crossover market. Sadly, the price is anything but mini.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByRAMI GILBOA
The upright rear end emphasizes a sense of functionality; it does not try to look sporty or elegant.

Price reductions at Volkswagen and BYD, exceptional promotion at Citroën

Volkswagen cut Golf, T-Cross, and Tiguan prices by up to NIS 13,000; BYD lowered its small plug-in model, and Citroën gave NIS 20,000 off its light hybrid sedan.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Volkswagen.

Ferrari’s first electric car already has a name, 1,000 HP, and iPhone inspiration

While Porsche may cancel its electric sports car, Ferrari presses on with the Lucea, revealing a driver cockpit that blends retro style with Apple-inspired design.

FEBRUARY 20, 2026ByWALLA! CARS
If Apple made an electric.

The renewed MG4: Longer range than Tesla, NIS 40,000 cheaper

The facelift for the Chinese compact brings the long-range version to Israel, cheaper and reaching farther: 545 km range for just NIS 149,000.

FEBRUARY 20, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
There are almost no exterior differences, apart from a new spoiler and updated rims.

7 electric cars with 500 km for under NIS 200,000

The electric revolution reaches the mass market. In Israel, 7 models promise over 500 km range for under NIS 200,000, taking you from Haifa to Eilat without stopping.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Kia EV3. Nearly 600 km official range.

The year of hybrids: Kia launches a better-equipped Niro and a cheaper Sportage

After hybrids’ market share jumped 20% in January to nearly a third of the market, Kia upgraded the Niro with EV-style features and launched a base long American-spec Sportage priced at NIS 190,000.

FEBRUARY 18, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Sportage Long.

Forget the Metro: Israelis are “world champions” in shared scooters

Stuck in traffic without a subway, Israelis use e-scooters more than most, with 1 in 5 giving up their private car, a Dott survey finds.

FEBRUARY 17, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Half of the riders in Israel are aged 25–36, compared to a third worldwide.

A month after launch: Tesla surprises with name change for base Model 3

Tesla drops the “Standard” label, now simply calling it Rear Wheel Drive. The price, at NIS 192,000, remains unchanged.

FEBRUARY 15, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, no longer Standard.

China strikes back: The adventure bike challenging Yamaha

Behind the VOGE DS800X Rally’s camel-like design hides an adventure motorcycle unafraid of off-road riding, offering excellent value for money.

FEBRUARY 13, 2026ByDANNY KUSHMARO / MAARIV ONLINE
The 799 cc parallel-twin engine is completely new, producing 95 hp. It’s simply an excellent engine, with plenty of torque across the rev range, delivering strong overtaking power.