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


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.

Our addiction to SUVs killed two more unique cars this month

Kia ends production of the Soul after 17 years, and Volvo retires the V90 wagon after 9, as car choices shrink toward boring crossover sameness.

There was also a Turbo Soul with 204 hp, but not here.

Dacia reinvents the affordable electric car: What you’ll have to compromise on

In 2027, Renault's low-cost brand will launch a mini electric car that will be the cheapest on the market. The hipster concept car hints at how they plan to achieve this.

The Hipster is, first and foremost, a very small car: only 3 meters long.

25 years of Israeli choice: How SYM became the nation’s scooter

For 25 years, Israelis choose SYM for its wide range of models, advanced tech, safety, sporty design, high resale value, and Metro Frizbee’s reliable nationwide service network.

The Nation’s Scooter.

Big and green: Are you ready for an electric pickup?

Walla & Ma'ariv Auto: After electric pickups dominated the large vehicle market, Chinese Maxus brings the eTerron9 to Israel, an advanced electric rival to the Hilux and D-Max.

The eTerron will be less of a "worker's pickup" and more of a "boss's carriage".