Vehicle
After 30 years: Audi has stopped producing Netanyahu’s armored vehicle
Production of the Audi A8 has ended in Germany. The sedan never matched the Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7 Series, and Israel’s Shin Bet must now choose a new PM vehicle.
Toyota Aygo X Hybrid lands: 26 km/L, NIS 124,000
In the midst of war: The Defense Ministry purchases combat vehicles for $26M
Geo Mobility to provide replacement vehicles for citizens whose cars were damaged in the war
Chery Group tops car sales in Israel, Hyundai-Kia follows closely
Chinese brands gain a 40% share in Israel. Toyota leads via parallel imports, JAECOO closes in, with a tight race for the country’s best-selling model.
Aprilia RS 457 and Tuono 457: A track test review
Aprilia returns with two lightweight models that deliver real riding fun and a genuine feel, even for an aging rider tucked into a race stance, far from any budget compromise.
MG S5 electric road test: How time flies
Six years ago, a 263 km-range Chinese electric crossover was a hit. Its successor shows how quickly EVs have advanced and how they are catching up with gasoline and hybrid models.
Range Rover for under NIS 400K and Defender to compete with the Land Cruiser
Following a rise in private imports, the Land Rover importer publishes a new price list reflecting discounts of up to NIS 61,000, and brings back the basic 3-door Defender.
Cars that can power your fridge during a power outage
With tens of thousands of Israelis owning electric or plug-in cars, there’s a backup: V2L technology allows household devices to be powered directly from the car’s battery. Here’s how it works.
Chinese battle: How will the Omoda 7 price cut affect Cherry and JAECOO twins?
Just three months after launch, the Chinese plug-in crossover has been reduced by NIS 5,000 to a starting price of NIS 180,000. How does this position it against the JAECOO 7 and Cherry 7 twins?
Chery FX Hybrid NIS 20,000 cheaper than competitors. What's the catch?
Hybrids are set to be 2026's hit, offering low fuel use without plug-in charging. Chery launches a third FX version after gasoline and electric models - likely the best, but with some compromises.
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
Less than three years after arriving in Israel, the large Chinese crossover gets a facelift that does not affect the design but updates the specs in key areas.
Korea vs. China: The battle of the affordable electric crossovers
Until last year, electric SUVs cost ~NIS 180,000. In 2026, many models are available for NIS 160,000–170,000, not just Chinese. Which is better, and can they revive EV sales?
