Driving
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?
In the Emirates of all places: Genesis unveils an off-road monster with a V8 and 1,000 horsepower
Tesla Model 3 vs. China, Japan, Europe, and Korea: Who is really the cheapest?
An end to the chaos: Dozens of new branches for issuing international driving licenses
The cheapest 7-seater vehicle in Israel: From NIS 157,000
Opel launches the new Frontera in Israel with a mild hybrid engine and a breakthrough price. The Defense Ministry will lease 500 units for majors with large families.
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 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.
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?
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?
At least 14 wounded in crashes across Israeli roads throughout weekend
Half of those wounded came on Highway 675 near the village of Kfar Yehezkel in the Jezreel Valley, which saw the collision of two cars.
Also going hybrid: Driving the 2025 Sportage
The Kia Sportage, a longtime leader in Israel’s crossover market, now offers a hybrid drivetrain at a competitive price. How efficient is it in real-world driving?
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.
Private leasing: Who benefits?
Since 2021, new car prices rose 20%, maintenance 17%, insurance sharply. Used cars or public transit are options, but private leasing offers new cars at lower, more predictable monthly costs.
Chevrolet Tahoe: Feeling like Trump
One of America’s top SUVs arrives in Israel with a powerful V8 and huge size. Spacious and impressive, but does it justify its nearly NIS 800,000 price with true luxury and comfort?