Vehicle
Electric cars: A rough start for the Renault 5 and the secret of the new sales queen
The electric car market is declining, but gaps show. Strong leasing pushed Deepal to first in a Chinese-dominated market. Only Kia EV3 enters the top five; top European model, Mercedes CLA, is 20th.
Xpeng G9 receives improved range and price cut of around NIS 30,000
Korea vs. China: The battle of the affordable electric crossovers
Smart #5 – not what you expected
Price reductions at Volkswagen and BYD, exceptional promotion at Citroën
Volkswagen cut Golf, T-Cross, and Tiguan prices by up to NIS 13,000; BYD lowered its small plug-in model, and Citroën gave NIS 20,000 off its light hybrid sedan.
Ferrari’s first electric car already has a name, 1,000 HP, and iPhone inspiration
While Porsche may cancel its electric sports car, Ferrari presses on with the Lucea, revealing a driver cockpit that blends retro style with Apple-inspired design.
The renewed MG4: Longer range than Tesla, NIS 40,000 cheaper
The facelift for the Chinese compact brings the long-range version to Israel, cheaper and reaching farther: 545 km range for just NIS 149,000.
7 electric cars with 500 km for under NIS 200,000
The electric revolution reaches the mass market. In Israel, 7 models promise over 500 km range for under NIS 200,000, taking you from Haifa to Eilat without stopping.
The year of hybrids: Kia launches a better-equipped Niro and a cheaper Sportage
After hybrids’ market share jumped 20% in January to nearly a third of the market, Kia upgraded the Niro with EV-style features and launched a base long American-spec Sportage priced at NIS 190,000.
Forget the Metro: Israelis are “world champions” in shared scooters
Stuck in traffic without a subway, Israelis use e-scooters more than most, with 1 in 5 giving up their private car, a Dott survey finds.
A month after launch: Tesla surprises with name change for base Model 3
Tesla drops the “Standard” label, now simply calling it Rear Wheel Drive. The price, at NIS 192,000, remains unchanged.
China strikes back: The adventure bike challenging Yamaha
Behind the VOGE DS800X Rally’s camel-like design hides an adventure motorcycle unafraid of off-road riding, offering excellent value for money.
A lesson in pricing: First drive of the Honda ZR-V
Honda's new crossover, built on the Civic platform with a strong hybrid powertrain, competes with the Tucson and Sportage but is hindered by a Lexus-level price in Israel.
Mazda CX-5 Turbo 4x4: Thirsty and enjoyable, we’ll miss it
In an age of screens and batteries, the Mazda CX-5 Turbo reminds us some still want gasoline, emotion and simple ergonomics. Can it hide its age, and do 227 hp justify the fuel stops?
