Vehicle

A month after launch: Tesla surprises with name change for base Model 3

Tesla drops the “Standard” label, now simply calling it Rear Wheel Drive. The price, at NIS 192,000, remains unchanged.

Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, no longer Standard.
The 799 cc parallel-twin engine is completely new, producing 95 hp. It’s simply an excellent engine, with plenty of torque across the rev range, delivering strong overtaking power.

China strikes back: The adventure bike challenging Yamaha

Rounded design, not tough, and very different in landscape.

A lesson in pricing: First drive of the Honda ZR-V

The blacked-out grille and wheels refresh the veteran design.

Mazda CX-5 Turbo 4x4: Thirsty and enjoyable, we’ll miss it


Just before the launch of the cheaper Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets a price cut

The electric crossover is now offered in a base version with 570 km range, starting at NIS 215,000 - similar to last year’s 440 km model, which will no longer be imported.

Hyundai Ioniq.

Chery discounts its 7-seat plug-in SUV by nearly NIS 30,000

After MGS9 launched at NIS 190,000 and Jacco 8 at NIS 230,000, Chery launches the Tiggo 9 at NIS 218,000 with front-wheel drive, smaller battery, and less equipment.

Tiggo 9 – Chery’s New Plug-In.

An 11% drop in vehicle deliveries in January, Chinese brands gain strength

About 42,000 cars were registered in Israel in early 2026. Hyundai leads sales, Jaecoo ranks second ahead of Toyota and Kia, and the Jaecoo 7 is the top seller.

Hyundai Kona. The best-selling hybrid, which helped Hyundai maintain its lead.

JAC 8: 7-Seater plug-in hybrid with 430 HP

It looks like a million dollars but costs NIS 250K. Does the Chinese brand that topped 2025 sales charts deliver real luxury or just seat massages hiding tricky ergonomics?

Looks great and cohesive, thanks to Land Rover and Audi for the inspiration.

The country where the Porsche 911 is the queen of sales

2025 saw a new sales leader in Israel, the Jaecoo 7, while the U.S. and Germany kept familiar champions. Only one country crowned the Porsche 911 as its top seller, with Ferrari in the top ten.

Porsche Hybrid.

In the Emirates of all places: Genesis unveils an off-road monster with a V8 and 1,000 horsepower

Hyundai’s luxury division revealed in the Persian Gulf a wild, stylish 4x4 with no electrification, alongside off-road versions of its familiar models. Will they dare to put them into production?

A challenge to Volvo’s cross-country models? Off-road versions also for the GV60, GV70, and GV80.

Tesla Model 3 vs. China, Japan, Europe, and Korea: Who is really the cheapest?

The Model 3 Standard at NIS 192,000 competes with Hyundai Elantra, Škoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla, and Chery Arrizo. Who’s cheapest in real life, and what’s the catch?

Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD on a drive to Eilat and back.

Red traffic light saves stroke victim's life in Rishon Lezion

A passing Magen David Adom paramedic saved the life of 75-year-old Moshe Ami Benita, who suffered a stroke while stopped at a red light in Rishon Lezion during a routine drive home.

A Magen David Adom mobile intensive care unit and paramedic, June 2, 2025; illustrative.

The solar roof is coming to your EV: How much range will you get and at what cost?

Nissan has unveiled a solar roof for its electric crossover Ariya and calculated how much extra range it could provide each day for drivers in London, Barcelona, or Dubai. But what about Tel Aviv?

“Even the hood generates electricity”.

From the signs of World War III: Renault to produce attack drones for the French army

During World War II carmakers built tanks and bombers. Now it’s happening again: At the request of France’s Defense Ministry, Renault will produce up to 600 long-range drones a month at two plants.

Turgis Gaillard AAROK UAV.