Vehicle

Forget the Metro: Israelis are “world champions” in shared scooters

Stuck in traffic without a subway, Israelis use e-scooters more than most, with 1 in 5 giving up their private car, a Dott survey finds.

Half of the riders in Israel are aged 25–36, compared to a third worldwide.
Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, no longer Standard.

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

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


Omoda 9 Plug-in: When the Chinese stop being shy

Omoda, Chery’s third brand, launches soon in Israel with its large, powerful model set to challenge the Sorento and Santa Fe - at an affordable Chinese price.

Umuda 9 Plug-in.

Chery Tiggo 9 Plug-In, 7 seats: A strong family SUV

After conquering the more affordable 7-seat market, the Chinese manufacturer aims higher with a larger, better-equipped model boasting over 400 horsepower, targeting even Korean crossovers.

Conservative design, not flashy.

Toyota launches hybrid, electric, and Hydrogen Hilux: What will we get in Israel?

The ninth generation of the popular pickup receives safety upgrades, a new front design, and new powertrain options, though mostly theoretical for us.

The body is based on the previous model, the single cab was discontinued, and there is a new front

Vehicle accidents in the Tar Heel state: the role of fault, evidence & insurance in NC PI claims

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Mitsubishi continues to shrink: ASX import discontinued

Mitsubishi stops the Japanese ASX; worldwide it’s replaced by a Renault Captur twin, which won’t come to Israel. Only Outlander and Eclipse Cross remain locally.

Mitsubishi ASX.

Good news for plug-in and hybrids: Benefit-in-kind value will not change

The Finance Ministry kept company car tax rules for 2026 unchanged; electric car benefits won’t rise despite falling sales. Will the purchase tax increase at year-end?

MG EHS Plug-in. Category under almost full Chinese control.

A Volvo straight from the factory for NIS 164,000: The importers’ 0-Km sales

Just before the end of the year, car importers are launching another wave of sales and discounts in an effort to clear out their storage lots. Prices - lower than ever - inside.

EX30. Tens of thousands of shekels below the new list price.

Chinese IM launches in Israel: From NIS 205,000, competing with XPeng and German brands

SAIC's luxury division arrives with electric sedan and crossover models. What it offers that competitors don’t, and its ambitious sales target.

Solid and restrained design.

5 for 50,000: Economical and reliable used cars

A family car, two crossovers, and two used superminis that are reliable and economical. No flashy designs or high performance, but all offer practical mobility, with one option for drivers.

Corolla. Safe even for this year.

675NK CFMOTO: Danny Kushmaro rides the bad boy of the block

CFMOTO, formerly reliant on European partners, built this bike entirely alone - a fun, agile machine for roads, rough trails, and even the racetrack.

The dusty Arad track tried to challenge the bike (and us), and even there the CF simply danced from corner to corner.