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.
A month after launch: Tesla surprises with name change for base Model 3
China strikes back: The adventure bike challenging Yamaha
A lesson in pricing: First drive of the Honda ZR-V
JAC 8 in Israel: 7-seater plug-in 4x4 for NIS 230,000
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.
Among all the shiny models at the Tokyo Motor Show were a few dramatic announcements
Toyota takes on Rolls-Royce and Bentley, the new Corolla draws from Tesla’s Model 3, Mazda may revive the 2, and Honda teases a bold new crossover.
We barely touched it: First drive in the updated SEAT Ibiza and Arona
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.
JAC 5 Hybrid and 8 Plug-In: This is just the beginning
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 Torres Hybrid: A Korean surprise
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.
Retro car, lower price: Renault 5 electric from NIS 169,000
The supermini that evokes the legendary little French car lands in Israel with one high trim level and two options for battery and range. Are more models on the way?
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.
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.
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.
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.
