Cars

Chery FX Hybrid NIS 20,000 cheaper than competitors. What's the catch?

Hybrids are set to be 2026's hit, offering low fuel use without plug-in charging. Chery launches a third FX version after gasoline and electric models - likely the best, but with some compromises.

Nice design, noticeable mostly only because we’re already used to seeing the electric and gasoline versions on the roads
Gili Pariente.

From Leapmotor, Fiat, and Subaru to Jeep and Ferrari: A new CEO for Samelet

The German challenger: Larger than the Audi Q6, NIS 200,000 cheaper.

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

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


Volkswagen T-Cross in a discounted version - and it’s not alone

Car importers realized they overdid the prices and are launching cheaper versions with reduced features. After JAC, Chery and Volkswagen are joining the trend.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Plug-in

What a 40-year-old Golf crash test reveals about your car’s safety

Germany’s DEKRA tested a 2nd-gen VW Golf, once among the safest cars of the 1980s, in a modern crash test. The alarming results show the risks of driving an old car today.

The Old Golf: "Little Chance of Surviving the Collision"

Toyota 4Runner returns in first Israeli test: Blade Runner

The 4Runner returns to Israel after 30 years - still a pickup-based off-road beast. But how does it measure up against the new Land Cruiser 250 now dominating local trails?

The black Land Cruiser is boxy and massive, but you might be surprised to learn that the white 4Runner is 2.5 centimeters longer

The new Tesla Model Y performance unveiled: What has changed?

Nearly a year after the update, Tesla unveils the faster, cheaper Model Y Performance, which in Israel benefits from the unexpected halt of Hyundai Ioniq 5N imports.

Tesla Adopts the Rules of the Game: Aggressive Bumpers Also Common in Other Performance Tesla Models

See what’s happening in the 7-seater car market ahead of the launch of a very cheap competitor

Next month, the Opel Frontera launches in Israel at a very low price. Competitors Chery, Mitsubishi, and Dacia respond with price cuts and new or refreshed models without raising prices.

Opel Frontera 7-Seater

After Berlingo dominated the market: Renault Kangoo returns to Israel

The popular small van returns to Israel after 4 years, joining a market where Citroën Berlingo and its twins hold 95% share. Specs and price revealed.

Renault Kangoo has a weaker engine than the Berlingo and its counterparts, but its official fuel consumption is better.

Chinese derby: The family plug-ins of Chery and BYD head to head

European plug-ins can’t match Chinese prices, leading leasing users to pick between the Arrizo 8 and Seal 5, promising 100 km electric range and low fuel use - but what’s real?

The Chery is more refined, the BYD slightly larger

Th crossover that made competitors stop laughing at Dacia jokes

Bigster is a car Dacia never expected to produce: Hybrid like a Toyota, equipped like a Chinese model, and priced higher than ever. Can Renault’s low-cost brand now challenge the major competitors?

Square, rugged, straightforward, and much less flashy than usual

Feeling underpowered? Volkswagen offers 27 more HP for NIS 76 per month

After Mercedes, BMW, and Polestar, German automaker Volkswagen is the first mass-market manufacturer to offer electric car owners a performance upgrade.

The ID.3 platform. The power upgrade will not shorten the range, according to the manufacturer.

Less is more? Israel’s cheapest Supermini tested

Chinese cars aren’t just electric. The MG3 gets a cheaper NIS 120,000 petrol version, still competitive. Ideal for low-mileage drivers; those wanting more performance should choose the hybrid.

Sporty from the back