Driving

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

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

At almost 5 meters long, it should be able to carry 7 adults.

On top of JAC and Chery: MG 7-seater plug-in crossover at a bargain

The front resembles the other models from the manufacturer, while the overall design is much more restrained.

Hongqi launches electric crossover at NIS 180,000


The next generation of Toyota Corolla partially revealed: What to expect

Toyota will unveil a concept car hinting at a major change in the 13th generation of the world’s best-selling car. A charging port hints at the next revolution that the 2026 Corolla will include.

Charging port hints at an electric or plug-in version.

Audi e-tron GT RS: The electric executive jet that saves you NIS 700,000

The e-tron GT RS, Porsche Taycan’s more affordable twin, got an update making it Audi’s fastest, most powerful production car, with tank-like visibility and F-15-level acceleration.

A significant facelift upgraded the power, range, and suspension.

Our addiction to SUVs killed two more unique cars this month

Kia ends production of the Soul after 17 years, and Volvo retires the V90 wagon after 9, as car choices shrink toward boring crossover sameness.

There was also a Turbo Soul with 204 hp, but not here.

Dacia reinvents the affordable electric car: What you’ll have to compromise on

In 2027, Renault's low-cost brand will launch a mini electric car that will be the cheapest on the market. The hipster concept car hints at how they plan to achieve this.

The Hipster is, first and foremost, a very small car: only 3 meters long.

A new Tesla for NIS 185,000? The cheaper versions of the 3 and Y have been revealed

The electric car manufacturer launched, as promised, a simplified version of the crossover and also surprised with an even cheaper sedan. What has changed?

Standard Model 3.

Chery launches Tiggo 9: Dual plug-in drive at NIS 245,000

Revealed on Walla: Chery’s most expensive model to date in Israel comes with seven seats, a plug-in drive, and larger dimensions compared to the Tiggo 8. The goal: Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento.

High trim level: massage in the front seats, electric adjustment also for the second row.

Tens of thousands of Shekels in discounts: Importers launch massive inventory clearance sales

Electric and gasoline cars, Chinese and European models: After being forced to register tens of thousands of unsold vehicles, car importers are now running major clearance sales.

Mazda CX-5. Even gasoline models that didn’t sell on time are now offered as 0 km sales.

25 years of Israeli choice: How SYM became the nation’s scooter

For 25 years, Israelis choose SYM for its wide range of models, advanced tech, safety, sporty design, high resale value, and Metro Frizbee’s reliable nationwide service network.

The Nation’s Scooter.

Big and green: Are you ready for an electric pickup?

Walla & Ma'ariv Auto: After electric pickups dominated the large vehicle market, Chinese Maxus brings the eTerron9 to Israel, an advanced electric rival to the Hilux and D-Max.

The eTerron will be less of a "worker's pickup" and more of a "boss's carriage".

Another 7-seater car will sell for NIS 157,000 and it looks familiar to us

The new Citroën C3 Aircross, twin of the Opel Frontera, offers 3 rows, a mild hybrid engine, same price, but with two key advantages over the Opel.

A different front separates the Citroën from the Opel.