Vehicle

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

Tal-Car launches the facelifted European Sportage, which will now be available only in a reinforced and better-equipped hybrid version, without a gasoline-only option.

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

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

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


Want to change your car tire size? A new website brings clarity

Off-road, sports, and classic car owners often struggle to change tire sizes. Cardata launched a service showing approved sizes for all models in Israel, with official licensing approval.

Can you increase your car's tire size? Now there’s an answer.

Vietnamese cars in their first Israeli test

Walla and Ma’ariv: A small VinFast electric car, about the size of a Yaris Cross and cheaper than a Kia Picanto. We look at its value and the chances it will be sold in Israel.

VinFast VF3. The company was founded in 2017 as a project by Vietnam’s richest man.

We drove the Japanese Toyota Corolla back in Israel

After a 1.5-year Turkish import ban, the Corolla returned cheaper, slightly Americanized, impressive in fuel efficiency, yet reminded us why buyers now prefer crossovers.

With the library? With the Corolla, still the most common car in the country.

After the price cuts of the Corolla and Octavia: An exceptional deal on the Mazda 3

Delek Motors offers NIS 15,000 off all Mazda 3 2026 models. The base 3 Comfort, 2.5L with 191 hp, starts at NIS 155,000.

CX-5. Currently offered at 175,000 NIS for the 2.5-liter model with all-wheel drive.

IM5: Driving a family ballistic missile with 777 horsepower

Walla & Ma’ariv: The Chinese IM from MG lands in Israel. Spacious, well-equipped, aiming at Tesla & XPeng. We were skeptical—after testing the IM5 Performance, much less so.

Everything is rounded and smooth so it slices through the air without threatening a single molecule.

Smarter: Smart launches enlarged electric crossover over NIS 220,000

The Chinese-German brand launches its third and largest crossover. Top Brabus version has 600+ hp for NIS 300,000. Competitors and launch discounts detailed.

Smart 5.

DiPal 05: A large crossover at NIS 150,000 already changing the market

One of the most talked-about models this year since its launch at a market-breaking price faces its first real test: Larger than the BYD Atto 3, cheaper than the Toyota Yaris Cross. What is it worth?

The Chinese challenge: In length and wheelbase, the DiPal 05 is very similar to the Tesla Model Y, which will cost nearly NIS 100,000 more.

BYD Sealion 5 in its first Israeli test: How economical is it really?

Walla & Ma'ariv Auto: At NIS 167,000, BYD's base plug-in crossover defies myths - economical even without charging and cheaper than all rivals.

"The design strongly resembles that of the Atto 3 electric.

The battle for plug-ins: Geely charges in with its first crossover at NIS 170,000

The StarRay shares its design with the electric EX5 but is larger and offers an emissions-free driving range of 83 km. Pricing continues the group’s downward price trend.

Geely Starray. Length of 4.74 meters, longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

The best-selling car in Israel now has a better competitor in the same showroom

Calmobil launched Omoda, Chery Group’s third brand in Israel. The Omoda 7 Plug-in is a larger, better-equipped twin of the JAC 7, while Omoda 9 is even bigger.

A more refined front than the dramatic JAC.