Vehicles

The Ministry of Transport is expected to soon publish new guidelines for vehicle importers and garages, against the backdrop of rising cyber threats and concerns over the information that smart vehicles transmit to servers abroad. Simultaneously, vehicle importers are preparing for another wave of electric models from China, including premium models from Voyah, Denza, XPENG, and Zeekr. Also...

The fire broke out in the industrial zone, and firefighting teams are working on the scene to prevent it from spreading to an adjacent lot. Gas cylinders exploded and high-voltage lines were damaged, but there is no danger to residents. Station commander: "We scrambled teams from neighboring districts to prevent further damage."

Police forces and the Land Enforcement Authority raided a business and seized dozens of keys to additional vehicles. The operation was carried out following a court order, as authorities are now advancing a procedure for a heavy fine against the site's owners.

Official import data for July show sharp increases in the purchase of vehicles and certain electrical appliances, alongside particularly surprising data in the cigarette and fuel market in Israel.

The Ministry of Transport has launched a digital service allowing vehicle owners to pre-block ownership transfers at Israel Post branches to protect against identity theft and document forgery.

The Lod District Court has ruled that Champion Motors and Volkswagen must compensate vehicle owners for repairs related to a serial gear selector defect. The companies are required to cover repair costs and emotional damages.

Tesla's two best-selling models are being investigated following a series of complaints about a suspension system failure. If a repair is required, it will affect nearly 1.2 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a preliminary investigation into 1.2 million Tesla vehicles following reports of suspension failures that could lead to loss of steering control.