Vehicle

The German option: Volkswagen Tayron 7 seats at NIS 260,000

Volkswagen brings the Tayron 7-seat crossover to Israel at NIS 260,000, targeting Chinese rivals with high equipment and mild-hybrid power instead of plug-in technology.

Production has moved to Germany, and the design is more prominent.
Toyota C-HR+ Road Test.

Toyota fights back: We drove the EV built to beat the Chinese

The Next Niva: References to the Classic Model and the Dacia Duster.

Lada Niva next generation: First look at the new design in Russia

Subaru Forester 2024.

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

The new KTM 1390 Super Adventure combines 173 hp, advanced tech and a new automatic gearbox to deliver superbike thrills on-road and serious capability off-road. Only the price may hold it back.

KTM 1390 Super Adventure.

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.

BYD Atto 2 plug-in.

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.

Kia Stonic.

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.

Samelet showroom.

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.

Cybercab vehicle. No steering wheel or pedals.

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?

Smart.

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.

New second-generation Sussita models are displayed at the Tel Aviv Exhibition Grounds in 1970.

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?

All Omoda models share the same basic design, which is original for a change.

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.

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.

The new Juke. You won’t have trouble recognizing it.