Vehicle

The new Tesla Model Y Performance has arrived in Israel and is NIS 45,000 more expensive

The new performance version of the world’s best-selling electric vehicle climbs to NIS 334,000, as Chinese manufacturers launch more and more powerful and cheaper electric crossovers.

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

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

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


From Dakar to Beit She’an: BMW R12G/S at a local gathering

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.

R12G/S. Great off-road, exhausting on the road.

To boost electric car sales: Kia gives buyers a gasoline-scented tree

Kia's importer in Finland found an original way to help gasoline car drivers switch to electric without missing the addictive and toxic scent of 95-octane fuel.

The new scented tree. Soon also in burnt clutch scents?

Electric crossover for NIS 151,000: How good is the JAC 5?

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.

Greetings to Land Rover, the design is definitely successful even if not original.

Another victory for electric cars: MG Cyberster becomes Israel’s best-selling roadster

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

Cyberster: Electric Cars Conquer Another Category.

NIS 2 million: Nir Barkat's new car

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.

557 hp and luxury wood trims. Mercedes-Maybach GLS600.

Honey, I shrunk the Land Cruiser: Toyota unveils the new FJ

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.

Welcome to the family.

NIS 150,000: the Chinese crossover that will try to kick-start EV sales

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.

Generous dimensions, including a 490-liter trunk.

Trams will wait until the next decade: SEAT’s plans revealed

Ibiza and Arona will continue to be SEAT’s main sellers in the coming years.

From Israel to German special forces: A new and surprising customer for Zibar

Rare move: The German army chose an off-road vehicle from Beersheba. Israel Aerospace Industries will supply 200 units designed by Ido Cohen, also used by the IDF.

The military Zibar. Also purchased by the IDF.

BYD Sealion 5 Plug-In strikes another blow to electric cars

After the Atto 3 lost its top-selling title, the Sealion 5 Plug-In aims to reclaim it with competitive price and size. We saw it in China before its arrival.

The front is the most noticeable difference between the Sealion 5 and the Atto 3, designed to provide air to the added internal combustion engine.