Vehicle

Price brake: Skoda lowers most models by thousands of shekels

After a wave of electric launches at prices lower than in the past, price reductions are now coming to gasoline models as well, with the first importer publishing a 2026 price list.

Škoda Kodiaq. The base model reduced to NIS 212,000
Rendering: This is what the European Bronco might look like.

Surprise: Ford to launch a smaller, hybrid Bronco for Europe

Agreement Signing: Oren Elezra, CEO of Frisbi Automotive, and Jeff Zhang, Vice President of Chery International.

Israeli importers continue expanding into Europe: Freesbe to sell Chery in Austria

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

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


Sheratzky family to ring Nasdaq opening bell for Ituran’s 20th IPO anniversary

Ceremony in New York marks 30 years since the company’s founding as Co-CEO Eyal Sheratzky highlights ongoing investment in mobility technologies.

Nasdaq opening bell for Ituran’s 20th IPO anniversary

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.

IDF pursues terrorist who threw iron rod at Israeli car in West Bank, driver not physically injured

The driver was physically unharmed but Magen David Adom paramedics treated them for shock at the scene.

An iron rod embedded in the windshield of an Israeli car in the northern West Bank, November 29, 2025.

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.

Jeep launches first electric off-road model: 650 HP and removable doors

The Recon aims to be an electric Wrangler, based on the Peugeot 3008 platform without a ladder frame or low-range gear. Here’s why we’re optimistic and its Israel arrival.

A 14.5-inch screen centralizes controls, including climate control. Try it on off-road jumps.

BYD Atto 2 Electric lands in Israel: 430 km, from NIS 149,000

Electric car prices are falling as the Atto 3’s smaller sibling offers better range, similar features, and a much lower price than the JAECOO 5, Chery FX, and Deepal 05, intensifying the price war.

Mature and updated design compared to the Atto 3.