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
Nexperia chip crisis throws global auto supply chains into chaos again
Nexperia chip crisis leaves automakers exposed as China halts exports, cutting production and revealing reliance on low-tech components
Omoda 9 Plug-in: When the Chinese stop being shy
Omoda, Chery’s third brand, launches soon in Israel with its large, powerful model set to challenge the Sorento and Santa Fe - at an affordable Chinese price.
Chery Tiggo 9 Plug-In, 7 seats: A strong family SUV
After conquering the more affordable 7-seat market, the Chinese manufacturer aims higher with a larger, better-equipped model boasting over 400 horsepower, targeting even Korean crossovers.
Mitsubishi continues to shrink: ASX import discontinued
Mitsubishi stops the Japanese ASX; worldwide it’s replaced by a Renault Captur twin, which won’t come to Israel. Only Outlander and Eclipse Cross remain locally.
Good news for plug-in and hybrids: Benefit-in-kind value will not change
The Finance Ministry kept company car tax rules for 2026 unchanged; electric car benefits won’t rise despite falling sales. Will the purchase tax increase at year-end?
Tesla requires suppliers to avoid China-made parts for US cars, WSJ reports
Tesla is demanding that suppliers remove China-made parts from its US production lines amid threats of tariffs.
A Volvo straight from the factory for NIS 164,000: The importers’ 0-Km sales
Just before the end of the year, car importers are launching another wave of sales and discounts in an effort to clear out their storage lots. Prices - lower than ever - inside.
Chinese IM launches in Israel: From NIS 205,000, competing with XPeng and German brands
SAIC's luxury division arrives with electric sedan and crossover models. What it offers that competitors don’t, and its ambitious sales target.
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.
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.
