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?

Looks great and cohesive, thanks to Land Rover and Audi for the inspiration.
A challenge to Volvo’s cross-country models? Off-road versions also for the GV60, GV70, and GV80.

In the Emirates of all places: Genesis unveils an off-road monster with a V8 and 1,000 horsepower

Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD on a drive to Eilat and back.

Tesla Model 3 vs. China, Japan, Europe, and Korea: Who is really the cheapest?

Road Trip.

An end to the chaos: Dozens of new branches for issuing international driving licenses


Israel Police admit concern over increasing number of officers driving under the influence - N12

All officers were sent a letter on the matter, which stated that anyone working for the police caught driving under the influence could likely be fired.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Danny Kushmaro at the performance of the Three Tenors (who are actually four)

In the week Bajaj took over KTM, riding her three new dual-purpose motorcycles reminded us why the Indians agreed to pay nearly a billion euros for the iconic Austrian company.

The small, little Adventure is the kind of talented type that can do almost everything.

Crazy year: European electric family car from the wrappers for NIS 110,000

Importers continue offering discounts to get rid of 0 km vehicle stock. This time: Citroën C4-X electric, first-hand, at a Kia Picanto price. Long-range MG4 already sold for NIS 134,000.

MG5 Station.

Alpine A290: How to launch a rocket without waking the neighbors

Air pollution standards that are tightening across Europe are pushing the hot hatch category toward electric. A first taste of the Alpine A290, the sporty version of the Renault 5.

The base is the Renault 5, which got a few upgrades but mainly went through a strict diet, clearly felt in the corners.

From NIS 300,000: The new electric Mercedes CLA is cheaper than the previous gasoline version

Mercedes’ most affordable sedan offers 540 km range. The extended-range version, set to be Israel’s longest-range EV, will start at NIS 370,000.

A continuous screen layout across the cabin in the equipped versions.

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Hybrid: The price is excellent, but what about the car?

The new small Chinese crossover aims to fix the gasoline model’s weak performance and fuel economy with a stronger, more efficient powertrain - at least on paper.

Shiny front taken from the bigger siblings, Tiggo 7 and 8.

The cheapest plug-in in Israel: BYD Atto 2 will cost NIS 155,000

The new crossover, competing with the Toyota Yaris Cross and the JAC 5, will be the only one in its segment to offer plug-in hybrid power.

BYD.

From NIS 160,000: Toyota Corolla returns to Israel cheaper than before, but there’s a catch

The Corolla will be among Israel’s cheapest sedans until the 2026 redesign, but it loses the rear-seat AC vent and its radio uses American frequencies, limiting local station reception.

Toyota Corolla 2026.

BYD Atto 2: First test of the Plug-In at NIS 150,000

Next week Israel launches the cheapest plug-in of its kind, fitting drivers who charge or don’t and anyone wanting a crossover with good quality and comfort. What fuel use did we get?

The faux front skid plate distinguishes the plug-in version from the electric one.

Fiat 500 Hybrid unveiled: 65 HP, 0–100 km/h in 17.3 seconds

The small petrol-to-electric Fiat 500 Hybrid, weaker than the Panda with a mild hybrid and manual gearbox, arrives as sales decline. Can it compete with popular Chinese mini EVs in Europe?

At least a manual version/system is back.