Review

Tesla Model 3 discounted version in Israel: Performance, range, and savings amid high fuel prices

The new base Model 3 is now closer than ever to hybrid family car prices, raising questions about trade-offs, real-world range, and savings in an era of high fuel costs around 8 shekels per liter.

|ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Tesla did a good job disguising the steel wheels and plastic hubcaps.
Taller and longer, with a base weight of 2.1 tons.

Tesla Model Y with 6 seats in Israel: Don’t hold your breath about the price

The elongated Y has been stretched by 18 cm, promises space for six adults and a range of 681 km, but will cost from NIS 306,000 before not-cheap extras. How does it compare to its rivals?

|ByUDI ETZION
In desert-sand color, the Crosstrek felt excellent on the Arava trails. It handled the road trip from the center comfortably.

Subaru Crosstrek 2.5 liter: The escape trail

After 14 years, the Japanese crossover upgrades from a 2.0L to a 2.5L engine, adding 30 hp and improved real-world performance, while maintaining conservative 2026 balance tradition and modern.

|ByRAMI 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.

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?

|ByRAMI GILBOA

Version updates and new scents: What’s new in the world of men’s fragrance

Passover is here, the perfect time to refresh with new and classic men’s scents. A selection of perfumes and grooming sets combining sweetness, spice and intensity to elevate the holiday.

APRIL 6, 2026ByYANIV MASHIACH
Men’s fragrances.

Rashel in Tel Aviv Port: Moroccan feast of holiday flavors - restaurant review

Discover Rashel in Tel Aviv Port, where Moroccan holiday dishes, festive flavors, and stunning presentation turn every meal into a celebration.

APRIL 4, 2026ByDEBBIE LAMPERT
Former US ambassador Dan Shapiro (C-L) wears traditional North African garb at a Mimouna celebration in Ashkelon, invited by then-mayor Benny Vaknin (C-R) and hosted by the Amar and Portal families, in 2013.

Toyota Aygo X Hybrid: Beating the oil crisis with 24 km per liter

Just before a potential war with Iran is expected to push fuel prices in Israel higher, Toyota’s mini car arrives in the country with the Yaris hybrid power unit and a NIS 19,000 price increase.

APRIL 1, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
The big change is on the inside, with a new front end so that everyone will notice.

'The Road to October 7': The long centuries of hatred that led to Hamas’s attack - review

This review of The Road to October 7 follows an interview with its author published in the Magazine earlier this month.

MARCH 28, 2026ByNEVILLE TELLER
Germans read an antisemitic tabloid on a billboard: 'The Jews are our misfortune.' That was in 1935. The Palestinian Authority still teaches hate and violence toward Jews today, the author writes.

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.

BYD Atto plug-in: First test and review of the crossover

Meet Israel’s cheapest plug-in from NIS 150,000, with 95-octane backup and 90 km electric range, plus real-world performance.

MARCH 24, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Updated and Raised Version Inspired by Atto 3 Design.

With gasoline engine and all-wheel drive, the new Mazda CX-5 launches in Israel

The fourth generation of the popular crossover is larger and better equipped, already showing a major advantage over Chinese models. Price: from NIS 190,000.

MARCH 18, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Permanent all-wheel drive and a 21 cm ground clearance give the CX-5 basic off-road capability.

Akusoli Fat Burner Reviews: Don’t get Akusoli Metabolism Bundle till you’ve read

MARCH 11, 2026ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ
Akusoli Fat Burner uses a dual-action system to boost metabolism and burn stubborn fat naturally.