Driving
JAC 8: 7-Seater plug-in hybrid with 430 HP
It looks like a million dollars but costs NIS 250K. Does the Chinese brand that topped 2025 sales charts deliver real luxury or just seat massages hiding tricky ergonomics?
In the Emirates of all places: Genesis unveils an off-road monster with a V8 and 1,000 horsepower
Tesla Model 3 vs. China, Japan, Europe, and Korea: Who is really the cheapest?
An end to the chaos: Dozens of new branches for issuing international driving licenses
IM5: Driving a family ballistic missile with 777 horsepower
Walla & Ma’ariv: The Chinese IM from MG lands in Israel. Spacious, well-equipped, aiming at Tesla & XPeng. We were skeptical—after testing the IM5 Performance, much less so.
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.
DiPal 05: A large crossover at NIS 150,000 already changing the market
One of the most talked-about models this year since its launch at a market-breaking price faces its first real test: Larger than the BYD Atto 3, cheaper than the Toyota Yaris Cross. What is it worth?
At least 15 dead, 19 injured in Guatemala bus accident
The bus plunged into a ravine in an area known for dense fog that reduces visibility for drivers.
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 battle for plug-ins: Geely charges in with its first crossover at NIS 170,000
The StarRay shares its design with the electric EX5 but is larger and offers an emissions-free driving range of 83 km. Pricing continues the group’s downward price trend.
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.
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.
