Cars

The Chinese manufacturer launches a crossover twin to the Chery Tiggo 9 in Israel, but NIS 15,000 cheaper. The target: Škoda Kodiaq, and customers of Sorento and Santa Fe.

Volkswagen’s Spanish arm refreshed the SEAT Ibiza and Arona with mild cosmetic updates and more features. A new semi-hybrid engine arrives next year, keeping both models competitive and well-priced.

Within a year of its launch, the JAC 7 became the best-selling car in Israel. Now comes the next stage: The JAC 5 Hybrid and the 7-seater JAC 8 are almost here. A first look at both.

KGM produces in a year what Toyota builds in a week, yet it launches a competitive hybrid crossover arriving next month at an attractive price. First drive.

The goal: The annual gathering of hundreds of BMW riders in Israel. The route: As much off-road as possible. The tool: R12G/S, the new Dakar replica. The back: Will recover.

The JAC 7 Plug-in, the best-selling car in Israel this year, now has a smaller, fully electric sibling, even cheaper than hybrid cars of its size. Only one thing might stop it from becoming a hit.

Three months after arriving in Israel, the open-top sports car leads its category, overtaking the BMW Z4 and the Porsche 911 and Boxster.

Economy Minister and billionaire Nir Barkat bought a Mercedes-Maybach GLS, mainly for oligarchs, before the ceasefire. He says public officials who pay their own expenses deserve respect.

Toyota launches a mass-market version of its legendary off-roader, keeping its capabilities while being more affordable. It’s unclear if it will reach Israel.

Changan’s Dival 05 joins the 07, bigger and cheaper than the BYD Atto 3 and Lynk & Co 02. Soon, the Atto 2 and Leapmotor B10 will also be launched at similar prices, and the category may be revived.