Driving

Economical 4x4 automatic: Dacia’s Hybrid models with all-wheel drive

Duster and Bigster get all-wheel-drive hybrids with automatic gearboxes, adding a rear electric motor. What’s the fuel consumption and arrival date?

Bigster 4x4 Hybrid Automatic
With its flared fenders and roof rails, it manages to look SUV-like

Going far: First drive of the Aion V Electric

The new Smart #2 in the teaser released by the manufacturer

Loo who’s back: The classic smart in a new model

Together with the new Grandland (center) and the renewed Mokka (left), the Frontera completes the crossover lineup of Opel

The cheapest 7-seater vehicle in Israel: From NIS 157,000


Toyota 4Runner returns in first Israeli test: Blade Runner

The 4Runner returns to Israel after 30 years - still a pickup-based off-road beast. But how does it measure up against the new Land Cruiser 250 now dominating local trails?

The black Land Cruiser is boxy and massive, but you might be surprised to learn that the white 4Runner is 2.5 centimeters longer

The new Tesla Model Y performance unveiled: What has changed?

Nearly a year after the update, Tesla unveils the faster, cheaper Model Y Performance, which in Israel benefits from the unexpected halt of Hyundai Ioniq 5N imports.

Tesla Adopts the Rules of the Game: Aggressive Bumpers Also Common in Other Performance Tesla Models

Chinese derby: The family plug-ins of Chery and BYD head to head

European plug-ins can’t match Chinese prices, leading leasing users to pick between the Arrizo 8 and Seal 5, promising 100 km electric range and low fuel use - but what’s real?

The Chery is more refined, the BYD slightly larger

Th crossover that made competitors stop laughing at Dacia jokes

Bigster is a car Dacia never expected to produce: Hybrid like a Toyota, equipped like a Chinese model, and priced higher than ever. Can Renault’s low-cost brand now challenge the major competitors?

Square, rugged, straightforward, and much less flashy than usual

At least 14 wounded in crashes across Israeli roads throughout weekend

Half of those wounded came on Highway 675 near the village of Kfar Yehezkel in the Jezreel Valley, which saw the collision of two cars.

View of a busy intersection with vehicles, a police car, a scooter rider, and pedestrians in the Ramat Aviv neighborhood of Tel Aviv, July 6, 2025

Also going hybrid: Driving the 2025 Sportage

The Kia Sportage, a longtime leader in Israel’s crossover market, now offers a hybrid drivetrain at a competitive price. How efficient is it in real-world driving?

Looks good and different from other crossovers

Less is more? Israel’s cheapest Supermini tested

Chinese cars aren’t just electric. The MG3 gets a cheaper NIS 120,000 petrol version, still competitive. Ideal for low-mileage drivers; those wanting more performance should choose the hybrid.

Sporty from the back

Private leasing: Who benefits?

Since 2021, new car prices rose 20%, maintenance 17%, insurance sharply. Used cars or public transit are options, but private leasing offers new cars at lower, more predictable monthly costs.

Private leasing allows you to fix the expenses for a new car, but you won’t find every model available there.

Chevrolet Tahoe: Feeling like Trump

One of America’s top SUVs arrives in Israel with a powerful V8 and huge size. Spacious and impressive, but does it justify its nearly NIS 800,000 price with true luxury and comfort?

The 22-inch rims enhance the visual effect but are less suitable for rough asphalt or trails

British roots, Chinese savings: MG HS Plug-In tested

The MG HS plug-in hybrid price dropped by NIS 6,000. Competing with the best-selling Chinese JAC 7, it offers strong value. Is it worth the hype?

Respectable and somewhat European, but not sporty

Cupra Tavascan: Not all EVs are the same

Among the many Chinese crossovers, the Cupra Tavascan stands out as a rare European rival, offering not a low price - but something electric cars rarely have: Character.

Cupra Tavascan