Vehicle

Omoda 7 road test: New plug-in hybrid crossover in Israel

The best-selling car in the country and even in the UK now has a twin sister with F-35 gray paint, original design, and plenty of space and equipment. And how does it drive?

|ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
All Omoda models share the same basic design, which is original for a change.
Flying car from the Chinese company Xpeng.

The end of traffic jams? Flying cars head to mass production for 2027

Xpeng’s president reveals the timeline for a transport revolution: The company is expected to sell flying cars as early as 2027, while humanoid robots will reach the market at the end of 2026.

|ByREUTERS
The new Juke. You won’t have trouble recognizing it.

Trying to climb out of the hole: Nissan unveils an electric Juke and a new X-Trail

The Japanese manufacturer offers a first glimpse of a new lineup aimed at changing direction after factory closures and 20,000 layoffs, with support from Renault and the return of iconic models.

|ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
In an era of buyers who love adventure bikes, this is the most important motorcycle in Royal Enfield’s portfolio.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: A new generation of adventure riding

Royal Enfield is no longer the old post-army travel bike. The new Himalayan 450 is a modern adventure machine that confidently takes on established rivals - at a price that’s hard to ignore.

|ByDANNY KUSHMARO

Mercedes CLA Electric test: Does it really do 740 km?

Mercedes’ new compact sedan is supposed to outperform the Tesla Model 3 and advanced Chinese EVs, convincing customers to invest around NIS 430,000. Did it manage to convince us?

APRIL 8, 2026ByRAMI GILBOA
A fully harmonious connection from bumper to bumper; the coupe design is visually stunning, but it slightly compromises practicality and ease of entry into the car.

MG S9: A cost-efficient 7-seater giant with a market-shaking price

Bigger than Korean rivals and cheaper than European and Japanese competitors, the MG S9 offers a quality cabin, top safety rating, and starts at NIS 190,000 - aiming to shake up the 7-seater segment.

APRIL 3, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
The look is solid, respectable, and tasteful.

SynGas reviews: Don’t buy till you’ve read this!

MARCH 31, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN
“a plug-and-play chip that claims to cut fuel use and boost performance”

50cc moped gains popularity for urban transport

MARCH 31, 2026ByDAVID RABINOWICZ
“a broader transformation in urban mobility - reshaping how people travel in cities”.

Savings plan: The new Citroën C3 vs. Skoda Fabia

The vehicle supplement of Walla and Maariv compares the two cheapest superminis in Israel: The Citroën C3 and Skoda Fabia, in a test that also reflects two different approaches to cost reduction.

MARCH 27, 2026ByUDI ETZION, YOEL SCHWARTZ
The Citroën has the height of a crossover vehicle, which also makes getting in and out easier.

First drive in the Omoda 9

Walla and Maariv’s automotive supplement: A new Chinese brand offers near-luxury quality at almost half the price of Volvo and German rivals, showing promise despite some flaws.

MARCH 26, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Original coupe-crossover design, with brushed concrete color enhancing it (an extra NIS 3,000).

The closest thing to Chinese rivals: Hyundai Kona Electric launched at NIS 175K

The popular crossover also gets an electric version with an official range of 506 km, which will be cheaper than the hybrid.

MARCH 25, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Different front-end design for the electric version.

BYD Atto plug-in: First test and review of the crossover

Meet Israel’s cheapest plug-in from NIS 150,000, with 95-octane backup and 90 km electric range, plus real-world performance.

MARCH 24, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Updated and Raised Version Inspired by Atto 3 Design.

The renewed SEAT Ibiza and Arona in Israel: Prices say a lot about the car market

After a facelift, the updated SEAT Ibiza and Arona arrive in Israel. Prices remain unchanged: NIS 122,500 for Ibiza, NIS 133,000 for Arona.

MARCH 23, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Arona: The 1.0-liter will compete with the Chery Tiggo 4 hybrid.

With gasoline engine and all-wheel drive, the new Mazda CX-5 launches in Israel

The fourth generation of the popular crossover is larger and better equipped, already showing a major advantage over Chinese models. Price: from NIS 190,000.

MARCH 18, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Permanent all-wheel drive and a 21 cm ground clearance give the CX-5 basic off-road capability.