Vehicle

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


Th new Renault Kangoo: The family vehicle you’re missing

The popular van returns to Israel, offering a spacious, practical family car under a workmanlike exterior, though some commercial-vehicle drawbacks remain.

Spacious, well-equipped, and comfortable. Only the performance and safety remind you that it’s a commercial vehicle.

Range Rover Sport P400: An off-road legend with an American accent

With Trump’s help, the Sport P400 arrives with a 400 hp supercharged engine, 0–100 km/h in 5.5 sec. Is it a true Sport, and is it still a Range Rover?

Range Rover P400 Sport. It can be premium and sporty, but it will always remind us of an off-road vehicle - and that’s a good thing.

Driving electric? The Mazda 6e is a prelude to the Chinese future of the car

Mazda’s first electric car is made in China by the company that once learned from Mazda and now teaches it EV development. We drove it just before Mazda’s next big move.

Strong presence, mainly in red. Mazda.

The small van competition reopens: Fiat Doblo discounted by NIS 15k–22k

With the Renault Kangoo back, Fiat reprices the Doblo, cutting its 5-year warranty to the 3-year standard, while prices align with Berlingo, City, and Combo rivals.

Fiat Doblo. But it could just as well be a Berlingo.

Kia EV2: Finally small electric crossover with long range

The production model has been unveiled, offering a maximum range of 448 km, something electric cars around four meters long usually do not get. When is it coming to Israel and how much might it cost.

KIA EV2.

Jerusalem man hit by light rail driver in training as storm causes widespread traffic accidents

A man in his 50s was evacuated to Hadassah-University Medical Center in serious condition after he was hit by the Jerusalem light rail hear the Shuafat light rail station.

United Hatzalah responded to a call after a man in his 50s was hit by the Jerusalem light rail in east Jerusalem on January 13, 2026.

Škoda partners with Upstream to strengthen cybersecurity across connected vehicles

Upstream developed a platform that provides cybersecurity extended detection and response (XDR) for connected vehicles and IoT

Škoda Kodiaq. The base model reduced to NIS 212,000

Chery lowers prices: Tiggo 4 will cost almost as much as Picanto. But there’s a catch

The Chinese manufacturer sold in Israel launches new, cheaper entry-level versions. But the discount rate is lower than the dollar drop over the past year, and the new versions are less equipped.

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro: The cheapest crossover in the country just got cheaper.

MGS6: See what a price war in the EV market can do

Until a year ago, NIS 180,000 bought a Chinese family EV. Today, the same price gets a Tesla Model Y– or Ioniq 5–sized crossover for NIS 70,000 less. Is it a bargain?

The design demonstrates European roots, but could have been more interesting.

Sale: Hybrid Duster for NIS 150,000, Sandero for NIS 104,000

The abundance of cheap Chinese models is making things difficult for the Europeans, and Dacia is offering even bigger discounts than in 2025 on new cars, including a Duster 4x4 for NIS 143,000.

Hybrid Bigster: From NIS 160,000.