Cars
JAC 5 Hybrid and 8 Plug-In: This is just the beginning
Within a year of its launch, the JAC 7 became the best-selling car in Israel. Now comes the next stage: The JAC 5 Hybrid and the 7-seater JAC 8 are almost here. A first look at both.
KGM Torres Hybrid: A Korean surprise
From Dakar to Beit She’an: BMW R12G/S at a local gathering
Electric crossover for NIS 151,000: How good is the JAC 5?
Another victory for electric cars: MG Cyberster becomes Israel’s best-selling roadster
Three months after arriving in Israel, the open-top sports car leads its category, overtaking the BMW Z4 and the Porsche 911 and Boxster.
NIS 2 million: Nir Barkat's new car
Economy Minister and billionaire Nir Barkat bought a Mercedes-Maybach GLS, mainly for oligarchs, before the ceasefire. He says public officials who pay their own expenses deserve respect.
Honey, I shrunk the Land Cruiser: Toyota unveils the new FJ
Toyota launches a mass-market version of its legendary off-roader, keeping its capabilities while being more affordable. It’s unclear if it will reach Israel.
NIS 150,000: the Chinese crossover that will try to kick-start EV sales
Changan’s Dival 05 joins the 07, bigger and cheaper than the BYD Atto 3 and Lynk & Co 02. Soon, the Atto 2 and Leapmotor B10 will also be launched at similar prices, and the category may be revived.
Trams will wait until the next decade: SEAT’s plans revealed
From Israel to German special forces: A new and surprising customer for Zibar
Rare move: The German army chose an off-road vehicle from Beersheba. Israel Aerospace Industries will supply 200 units designed by Ido Cohen, also used by the IDF.
Best cars for rainy weather: EpicVIN’s top picks for wet roads
BYD Sealion 5 Plug-In strikes another blow to electric cars
After the Atto 3 lost its top-selling title, the Sealion 5 Plug-In aims to reclaim it with competitive price and size. We saw it in China before its arrival.
The next generation of Toyota Corolla partially revealed: What to expect
Toyota will unveil a concept car hinting at a major change in the 13th generation of the world’s best-selling car. A charging port hints at the next revolution that the 2026 Corolla will include.
Audi e-tron GT RS: The electric executive jet that saves you NIS 700,000
The e-tron GT RS, Porsche Taycan’s more affordable twin, got an update making it Audi’s fastest, most powerful production car, with tank-like visibility and F-15-level acceleration.
Our addiction to SUVs killed two more unique cars this month
Kia ends production of the Soul after 17 years, and Volvo retires the V90 wagon after 9, as car choices shrink toward boring crossover sameness.