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
French taxi driver asks King Charles III for unpaid €1,550 fare after Italy ride
On RTL the driver claimed, "he refused to pay, and left me unpaid for three days of transport".
5 for 50,000: Economical and reliable used cars
A family car, two crossovers, and two used superminis that are reliable and economical. No flashy designs or high performance, but all offer practical mobility, with one option for drivers.
675NK CFMOTO: Danny Kushmaro rides the bad boy of the block
CFMOTO, formerly reliant on European partners, built this bike entirely alone - a fun, agile machine for roads, rough trails, and even the racetrack.
JAC 8 in Israel: 7-seater plug-in 4x4 for NIS 230,000
The Chinese manufacturer launches a crossover twin to the Chery Tiggo 9 in Israel, but NIS 15,000 cheaper. The target: Škoda Kodiaq, and customers of Sorento and Santa Fe.
Among all the shiny models at the Tokyo Motor Show were a few dramatic announcements
Toyota takes on Rolls-Royce and Bentley, the new Corolla draws from Tesla’s Model 3, Mazda may revive the 2, and Honda teases a bold new crossover.
We barely touched it: First drive in the updated SEAT Ibiza and Arona
Volkswagen’s Spanish arm refreshed the SEAT Ibiza and Arona with mild cosmetic updates and more features. A new semi-hybrid engine arrives next year, keeping both models competitive and well-priced.
JAC 5 Hybrid and 8 Plug-In: This is just the beginning
Within a year of its launch, the JAC 7 became the best-selling car in Israel. Now comes the next stage: The JAC 5 Hybrid and the 7-seater JAC 8 are almost here. A first look at both.
KGM Torres Hybrid: A Korean surprise
KGM produces in a year what Toyota builds in a week, yet it launches a competitive hybrid crossover arriving next month at an attractive price. First drive.
From Dakar to Beit She’an: BMW R12G/S at a local gathering
The goal: The annual gathering of hundreds of BMW riders in Israel. The route: As much off-road as possible. The tool: R12G/S, the new Dakar replica. The back: Will recover.
Electric crossover for NIS 151,000: How good is the JAC 5?
The JAC 7 Plug-in, the best-selling car in Israel this year, now has a smaller, fully electric sibling, even cheaper than hybrid cars of its size. Only one thing might stop it from becoming a hit.
