Vehicle
Toyota fights back: We drove the EV built to beat the Chinese
Toyota is fighting back against China’s EV rise with the new C-HR+, offering long range, practicality, and competitive pricing ahead of its launch in Israel.
Lada Niva next generation: First look at the new design in Russia
The first Subaru hybrid: A fuel-efficient forester coming soon to Israel
KTM 1390 Super Adventure review: 173 HP, new automatic gearbox and serious off-road capability
At NIS 138,000: BYD launches the cheapest plug-in in Israel
New base Atto 2 plug-in with smaller battery, less equipment and NIS 12,000 price cut. Electric range drops 90 to 40 km. Buyers who rarely charge seeking affordable hybrid or company car tax benefit.
Electric-car-inspired design: The updated Kia Stonic from NIS 130,000
Small crossover gets updated design and equipment without powertrain changes, with a price cut of several thousand shekels to compete with the refreshed SEAT Arona and Chery Tiggo 4.
Samelet to market Chinese Chery models in Switzerland
Another Israeli importer receives a major European franchise and strengthens ties with a Chinese automaker already represented in Israel by rivals. Samelet already operates in Greece and Romania.
Elon Musk bets on the future: Tesla announces a new development in the automotive market
Tesla has begun producing the Cybercab, a two-seat autonomous car with no steering wheel or pedals. It’s planned as a smart taxi network, though significant revenue isn’t expected before 2027.
Small but big: The new compact Smart has been revealed
In its new form Smart is mainly electric crossovers, but Geely and Mercedes revived the iconic small Smart. A question remains: Did they learn from past mistakes this time and fix the formula?
Sussita in 2026: How many Israeli cars are still on the road?
Before Chinese cars dominated the roads, Israel made the Lark, Contessa and Sussita. We asked historian Yohay Shinar how many survived and what remains today.
Omoda 7 road test: New plug-in hybrid crossover in Israel
The best-selling car in the country and even in the UK now has a twin sister with F-35 gray paint, original design, and plenty of space and equipment. And how does it drive?
The end of traffic jams? Flying cars head to mass production for 2027
Xpeng’s president reveals the timeline for a transport revolution: The company is expected to sell flying cars as early as 2027, while humanoid robots will reach the market at the end of 2026.
Trying to climb out of the hole: Nissan unveils an electric Juke and a new X-Trail
The Japanese manufacturer offers a first glimpse of a new lineup aimed at changing direction after factory closures and 20,000 layoffs, with support from Renault and the return of iconic models.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: A new generation of adventure riding
Royal Enfield is no longer the old post-army travel bike. The new Himalayan 450 is a modern adventure machine that confidently takes on established rivals - at a price that’s hard to ignore.