Cars
The cheapest supermini in Israel: The new Citroën C3
The small French C3 with a crossover style costs NIS 115,000 for the mild-hybrid automatic and also attracts Kia Picanto buyers, with a surprisingly affordable manual version available.
Belgian 12-year-old caught driving in place of drunk father while sober mother sat in back seat
Sale: Hybrid Duster for NIS 150,000, Sandero for NIS 104,000
Tesla claims model 3 can travel to Eilat and back without charging. Is that true? We checked
A Volvo straight from the factory for NIS 164,000: The importers’ 0-Km sales
Just before the end of the year, car importers are launching another wave of sales and discounts in an effort to clear out their storage lots. Prices - lower than ever - inside.
Chinese IM launches in Israel: From NIS 205,000, competing with XPeng and German brands
SAIC's luxury division arrives with electric sedan and crossover models. What it offers that competitors don’t, and its ambitious sales target.
5 for 50,000: Economical and reliable used cars
A family car, two crossovers, and two used superminis that are reliable and economical. No flashy designs or high performance, but all offer practical mobility, with one option for drivers.
JAC 8 in Israel: 7-seater plug-in 4x4 for NIS 230,000
The Chinese manufacturer launches a crossover twin to the Chery Tiggo 9 in Israel, but NIS 15,000 cheaper. The target: Škoda Kodiaq, and customers of Sorento and Santa Fe.
We barely touched it: First drive in the updated SEAT Ibiza and Arona
Volkswagen’s Spanish arm refreshed the SEAT Ibiza and Arona with mild cosmetic updates and more features. A new semi-hybrid engine arrives next year, keeping both models competitive and well-priced.
JAC 5 Hybrid and 8 Plug-In: This is just the beginning
Within a year of its launch, the JAC 7 became the best-selling car in Israel. Now comes the next stage: The JAC 5 Hybrid and the 7-seater JAC 8 are almost here. A first look at both.
KGM Torres Hybrid: A Korean surprise
KGM produces in a year what Toyota builds in a week, yet it launches a competitive hybrid crossover arriving next month at an attractive price. First drive.
From Dakar to Beit She’an: BMW R12G/S at a local gathering
The goal: The annual gathering of hundreds of BMW riders in Israel. The route: As much off-road as possible. The tool: R12G/S, the new Dakar replica. The back: Will recover.
Electric crossover for NIS 151,000: How good is the JAC 5?
The JAC 7 Plug-in, the best-selling car in Israel this year, now has a smaller, fully electric sibling, even cheaper than hybrid cars of its size. Only one thing might stop it from becoming a hit.
Another victory for electric cars: MG Cyberster becomes Israel’s best-selling roadster
Three months after arriving in Israel, the open-top sports car leads its category, overtaking the BMW Z4 and the Porsche 911 and Boxster.
