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
Jeep launches first electric off-road model: 650 HP and removable doors
The Recon aims to be an electric Wrangler, based on the Peugeot 3008 platform without a ladder frame or low-range gear. Here’s why we’re optimistic and its Israel arrival.
BYD Atto 2 Electric lands in Israel: 430 km, from NIS 149,000
Electric car prices are falling as the Atto 3’s smaller sibling offers better range, similar features, and a much lower price than the JAECOO 5, Chery FX, and Deepal 05, intensifying the price war.
Against the Toyota Yaris Cross: JAC 5 Hybrid, from NIS 155,000
The Chinese crossover, previously sold in petrol and electric versions, receives a hybrid version that is expected to be much more popular, with 228 hp.
Toyota revolution: Electric and Hybrid Land Cruiser pickup and Crossover
Reports from Japan say Toyota will use its legendary off-road name for two new models, built without a ladder frame, adding on-road abilities and a lower price.
Omoda 9 Plug-in: When the Chinese stop being shy
Omoda, Chery’s third brand, launches soon in Israel with its large, powerful model set to challenge the Sorento and Santa Fe - at an affordable Chinese price.
Toyota launches hybrid, electric, and Hydrogen Hilux: What will we get in Israel?
The ninth generation of the popular pickup receives safety upgrades, a new front design, and new powertrain options, though mostly theoretical for us.
Mitsubishi continues to shrink: ASX import discontinued
Mitsubishi stops the Japanese ASX; worldwide it’s replaced by a Renault Captur twin, which won’t come to Israel. Only Outlander and Eclipse Cross remain locally.
Good news for plug-in and hybrids: Benefit-in-kind value will not change
The Finance Ministry kept company car tax rules for 2026 unchanged; electric car benefits won’t rise despite falling sales. Will the purchase tax increase at year-end?
A Volvo straight from the factory for NIS 164,000: The importers’ 0-Km sales
Just before the end of the year, car importers are launching another wave of sales and discounts in an effort to clear out their storage lots. Prices - lower than ever - inside.
Chinese IM launches in Israel: From NIS 205,000, competing with XPeng and German brands
SAIC's luxury division arrives with electric sedan and crossover models. What it offers that competitors don’t, and its ambitious sales target.
