Cars

Xpeng G9 receives improved range and price cut of around NIS 30,000

Less than three years after arriving in Israel, the large Chinese crossover gets a facelift that does not affect the design but updates the specs in key areas.

The German challenger: Larger than the Audi Q6, NIS 200,000 cheaper.
There are almost no exterior differences, apart from a new spoiler and updated rims.

The renewed MG4: Longer range than Tesla, NIS 40,000 cheaper

Sportage Long.

The year of hybrids: Kia launches a better-equipped Niro and a cheaper Sportage

Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, no longer Standard.

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


A lesson in pricing: First drive of the Honda ZR-V

Honda's new crossover, built on the Civic platform with a strong hybrid powertrain, competes with the Tucson and Sportage but is hindered by a Lexus-level price in Israel.

Rounded design, not tough, and very different in landscape.

Mazda CX-5 Turbo 4x4: Thirsty and enjoyable, we’ll miss it

In an age of screens and batteries, the Mazda CX-5 Turbo reminds us some still want gasoline, emotion and simple ergonomics. Can it hide its age, and do 227 hp justify the fuel stops?

The blacked-out grille and wheels refresh the veteran design.

Just before the launch of the cheaper Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets a price cut

The electric crossover is now offered in a base version with 570 km range, starting at NIS 215,000 - similar to last year’s 440 km model, which will no longer be imported.

Hyundai Ioniq.

Chery discounts its 7-seat plug-in SUV by nearly NIS 30,000

After MGS9 launched at NIS 190,000 and Jacco 8 at NIS 230,000, Chery launches the Tiggo 9 at NIS 218,000 with front-wheel drive, smaller battery, and less equipment.

Tiggo 9 – Chery’s New Plug-In.

An 11% drop in vehicle deliveries in January, Chinese brands gain strength

About 42,000 cars were registered in Israel in early 2026. Hyundai leads sales, Jaecoo ranks second ahead of Toyota and Kia, and the Jaecoo 7 is the top seller.

Hyundai Kona. The best-selling hybrid, which helped Hyundai maintain its lead.

JAC 8: 7-Seater plug-in hybrid with 430 HP

It looks like a million dollars but costs NIS 250K. Does the Chinese brand that topped 2025 sales charts deliver real luxury or just seat massages hiding tricky ergonomics?

Looks great and cohesive, thanks to Land Rover and Audi for the inspiration.

The country where the Porsche 911 is the queen of sales

2025 saw a new sales leader in Israel, the Jaecoo 7, while the U.S. and Germany kept familiar champions. Only one country crowned the Porsche 911 as its top seller, with Ferrari in the top ten.

Porsche Hybrid.

In the Emirates of all places: Genesis unveils an off-road monster with a V8 and 1,000 horsepower

Hyundai’s luxury division revealed in the Persian Gulf a wild, stylish 4x4 with no electrification, alongside off-road versions of its familiar models. Will they dare to put them into production?

A challenge to Volvo’s cross-country models? Off-road versions also for the GV60, GV70, and GV80.

Tesla Model 3 vs. China, Japan, Europe, and Korea: Who is really the cheapest?

The Model 3 Standard at NIS 192,000 competes with Hyundai Elantra, Škoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla, and Chery Arrizo. Who’s cheapest in real life, and what’s the catch?

Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD on a drive to Eilat and back.

The solar roof is coming to your EV: How much range will you get and at what cost?

Nissan has unveiled a solar roof for its electric crossover Ariya and calculated how much extra range it could provide each day for drivers in London, Barcelona, or Dubai. But what about Tel Aviv?

“Even the hood generates electricity”.