Cars
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.
A month after launch: Tesla surprises with name change for base Model 3
A lesson in pricing: First drive of the Honda ZR-V
Mazda CX-5 Turbo 4x4: Thirsty and enjoyable, we’ll miss it
After the price cuts of the Corolla and Octavia: An exceptional deal on the Mazda 3
Delek Motors offers NIS 15,000 off all Mazda 3 2026 models. The base 3 Comfort, 2.5L with 191 hp, starts at NIS 155,000.
'West Bank-ification?' Police investigate Negev arson spree as Bedouin tensions intensify
Multiple vehicles were torched in Negev towns overnight, with police linking the incidents to reprisals following ongoing operations in nearby Bedouin communities.
Smarter: Smart launches enlarged electric crossover over NIS 220,000
The Chinese-German brand launches its third and largest crossover. Top Brabus version has 600+ hp for NIS 300,000. Competitors and launch discounts detailed.
BYD Sealion 5 in its first Israeli test: How economical is it really?
Walla & Ma'ariv Auto: At NIS 167,000, BYD's base plug-in crossover defies myths - economical even without charging and cheaper than all rivals.
The best-selling car in Israel now has a better competitor in the same showroom
Calmobil launched Omoda, Chery Group’s third brand in Israel. The Omoda 7 Plug-in is a larger, better-equipped twin of the JAC 7, while Omoda 9 is even bigger.
BAIC arrives in Israel: Kaduri to import the "Chinese jeep"
Skiwell importer will also bring BAIC, which alongside conventional gasoline crossovers will launch three intriguing off-road models here, two with ladder frames, one with seven seats.
Man killed during car accident marks 450th death in 2025, making deadliest year in last two decades
Of those 450 victims, the highest number of people (32%) were driving their own vehicle, while pedestrians were also an important victim, representing 27% of the deaths.
In Israel: The electric pickup that costs one-third of the Tesla Cybertruck - and isn’t Chinese
KGM launches the Musso EV in Israel, a NIS 240,000 electric pickup cheaper than Japanese diesel rivals, with RWD or AWD and a 10-year or 1,000,000-km battery warranty.
The new Compass on the road: Our first drive
The new crossover from the company that invented off-road vehicles receives a European DNA injection, looking tough and surprisingly good on the road. But one basic element is missing.
Surprise: Ford to launch a smaller, hybrid Bronco for Europe
After the U.S. success of the new off-road vehicle, Ford will make a smaller crossover in Spain, expected here soon. Ford also plans a new Mustang sedan.
