Cars

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

Gili Pariente will replace Shay Feldman as CEO of one of the country’s largest car importers.

Gili Pariente.
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

Sportage Long.

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


We drove the Japanese Toyota Corolla back in Israel

After a 1.5-year Turkish import ban, the Corolla returned cheaper, slightly Americanized, impressive in fuel efficiency, yet reminded us why buyers now prefer crossovers.

With the library? With the Corolla, still the most common car in the country.

The cheapest 7-seater cars in Israel: Which one is better?

Walla and Ma'ariv: For the first time, new 7-seater cars in Israel cost as little as family cars. Not Chinese: Dacia Jogger vs Opel Frontera – which suits you?

The Dacia (on the right) is more of a mini-van, the Opel has a classic crossover look.

BYD to launch first plug-in supermini in Israel

The Chinese manufacturer is developing its first model for Europe, to be made in Hungary. Temporary name: Dolphin G. A company executive: 'No market for this car in China.' Arrival in Israel?

The new supermini will fill the gap between the small Dolphin Surf and the compact Dolphin (rendering).

After the price cuts of the Corolla and Octavia: An exceptional deal on the Mazda 3

Delek Motors offers NIS 15,000 off all Mazda 3 2026 models. The base 3 Comfort, 2.5L with 191 hp, starts at NIS 155,000.

CX-5. Currently offered at 175,000 NIS for the 2.5-liter model with all-wheel drive.

'West Bank-ification?' Police investigate Negev arson spree as Bedouin tensions intensify

Multiple vehicles were torched in Negev towns overnight, with police linking the incidents to reprisals following ongoing operations in nearby Bedouin communities.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir tour at the Bedouin town of Tarabin al-Sana, in southern Israel, December 28, 2025.

Smarter: Smart launches enlarged electric crossover over NIS 220,000

The Chinese-German brand launches its third and largest crossover. Top Brabus version has 600+ hp for NIS 300,000. Competitors and launch discounts detailed.

Smart 5.

BYD Sealion 5 in its first Israeli test: How economical is it really?

Walla & Ma'ariv Auto: At NIS 167,000, BYD's base plug-in crossover defies myths - economical even without charging and cheaper than all rivals.

"The design strongly resembles that of the Atto 3 electric.

The best-selling car in Israel now has a better competitor in the same showroom

Calmobil launched Omoda, Chery Group’s third brand in Israel. The Omoda 7 Plug-in is a larger, better-equipped twin of the JAC 7, while Omoda 9 is even bigger.

A more refined front than the dramatic JAC.

BAIC arrives in Israel: Kaduri to import the "Chinese jeep"

Skiwell importer will also bring BAIC, which alongside conventional gasoline crossovers will launch three intriguing off-road models here, two with ladder frames, one with seven seats.

BJ30. Hybrid with All-Wheel Drive.

Man killed during car accident marks 450th death in 2025, making deadliest year in last two decades

Of those 450 victims, the highest number of people (32%) were driving their own vehicle, while pedestrians were also an important victim, representing 27% of the deaths.

The scene of a car accident involving a minibus and a private car with injuries that were evacuated by Magen David Adom Ambulances, route 98, southern Golan Heights, September 29, 2025.