Vehicle

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.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Cybercab vehicle. No steering wheel or pedals.
Smart.

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?

|ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
New second-generation Sussita models are displayed at the Tel Aviv Exhibition Grounds in 1970.

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.

|ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
All Omoda models share the same basic design, which is original for a change.

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?

|ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!

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.

APRIL 25, 2026ByREUTERS
Flying car from the Chinese company Xpeng.

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.

APRIL 21, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
The new Juke. You won’t have trouble recognizing it.

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.

APRIL 18, 2026ByDANNY KUSHMARO
In an era of buyers who love adventure bikes, this is the most important motorcycle in Royal Enfield’s portfolio.

Mercedes CLA Electric test: Does it really do 740 km?

Mercedes’ new compact sedan is supposed to outperform the Tesla Model 3 and advanced Chinese EVs, convincing customers to invest around NIS 430,000. Did it manage to convince us?

APRIL 8, 2026ByRAMI GILBOA
A fully harmonious connection from bumper to bumper; the coupe design is visually stunning, but it slightly compromises practicality and ease of entry into the car.

MG S9: A cost-efficient 7-seater giant with a market-shaking price

Bigger than Korean rivals and cheaper than European and Japanese competitors, the MG S9 offers a quality cabin, top safety rating, and starts at NIS 190,000 - aiming to shake up the 7-seater segment.

APRIL 3, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
The look is solid, respectable, and tasteful.

SynGas reviews: Don’t buy till you’ve read this!

MARCH 31, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN
“a plug-and-play chip that claims to cut fuel use and boost performance”

50cc moped gains popularity for urban transport

MARCH 31, 2026ByDAVID RABINOWICZ
“a broader transformation in urban mobility - reshaping how people travel in cities”.

Savings plan: The new Citroën C3 vs. Skoda Fabia

The vehicle supplement of Walla and Maariv compares the two cheapest superminis in Israel: The Citroën C3 and Skoda Fabia, in a test that also reflects two different approaches to cost reduction.

MARCH 27, 2026ByUDI ETZION, YOEL SCHWARTZ
The Citroën has the height of a crossover vehicle, which also makes getting in and out easier.

First drive in the Omoda 9

Walla and Maariv’s automotive supplement: A new Chinese brand offers near-luxury quality at almost half the price of Volvo and German rivals, showing promise despite some flaws.

MARCH 26, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Original coupe-crossover design, with brushed concrete color enhancing it (an extra NIS 3,000).

The closest thing to Chinese rivals: Hyundai Kona Electric launched at NIS 175K

The popular crossover also gets an electric version with an official range of 506 km, which will be cheaper than the hybrid.

MARCH 25, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Different front-end design for the electric version.