Cars

What a 40-year-old Golf crash test reveals about your car’s safety

Germany’s DEKRA tested a 2nd-gen VW Golf, once among the safest cars of the 1980s, in a modern crash test. The alarming results show the risks of driving an old car today.

The Old Golf: "Little Chance of Surviving the Collision"
The black Land Cruiser is boxy and massive, but you might be surprised to learn that the white 4Runner is 2.5 centimeters longer

Toyota 4Runner returns in first Israeli test: Blade Runner

Tesla Adopts the Rules of the Game: Aggressive Bumpers Also Common in Other Performance Tesla Models

The new Tesla Model Y performance unveiled: What has changed?

Opel Frontera 7-Seater

See what’s happening in the 7-seater car market ahead of the launch of a very cheap competitor


After Berlingo dominated the market: Renault Kangoo returns to Israel

The popular small van returns to Israel after 4 years, joining a market where Citroën Berlingo and its twins hold 95% share. Specs and price revealed.

Renault Kangoo has a weaker engine than the Berlingo and its counterparts, but its official fuel consumption is better.

Chinese derby: The family plug-ins of Chery and BYD head to head

European plug-ins can’t match Chinese prices, leading leasing users to pick between the Arrizo 8 and Seal 5, promising 100 km electric range and low fuel use - but what’s real?

The Chery is more refined, the BYD slightly larger

Th crossover that made competitors stop laughing at Dacia jokes

Bigster is a car Dacia never expected to produce: Hybrid like a Toyota, equipped like a Chinese model, and priced higher than ever. Can Renault’s low-cost brand now challenge the major competitors?

Square, rugged, straightforward, and much less flashy than usual

Feeling underpowered? Volkswagen offers 27 more HP for NIS 76 per month

After Mercedes, BMW, and Polestar, German automaker Volkswagen is the first mass-market manufacturer to offer electric car owners a performance upgrade.

The ID.3 platform. The power upgrade will not shorten the range, according to the manufacturer.

Less is more? Israel’s cheapest Supermini tested

Chinese cars aren’t just electric. The MG3 gets a cheaper NIS 120,000 petrol version, still competitive. Ideal for low-mileage drivers; those wanting more performance should choose the hybrid.

Sporty from the back

The best-selling Toyota in Israel gets an update: What has changed?

Corolla Cross gets a facelift with no price change. After Corolla sedan imports stopped, the crossover rose to 4th in Israel, with only 48% private buyers versus 64% for Hyundai Kona.

A new front conceals the familiar Toyota hybrid powertrain.

Private leasing: Who benefits?

Since 2021, new car prices rose 20%, maintenance 17%, insurance sharply. Used cars or public transit are options, but private leasing offers new cars at lower, more predictable monthly costs.

Private leasing allows you to fix the expenses for a new car, but you won’t find every model available there.

Outlander: A facelift for the popular 7-seater, with a new engine on the way

The Japanese crossover is launched with design, cabin, and chassis updates, and next year will also receive, for the first time, a mild hybrid engine. And what about the price?

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Chevrolet Tahoe: Feeling like Trump

One of America’s top SUVs arrives in Israel with a powerful V8 and huge size. Spacious and impressive, but does it justify its nearly NIS 800,000 price with true luxury and comfort?

The 22-inch rims enhance the visual effect but are less suitable for rough asphalt or trails

British roots, Chinese savings: MG HS Plug-In tested

The MG HS plug-in hybrid price dropped by NIS 6,000. Competing with the best-selling Chinese JAC 7, it offers strong value. Is it worth the hype?

Respectable and somewhat European, but not sporty

Cupra Tavascan: Not all EVs are the same

Among the many Chinese crossovers, the Cupra Tavascan stands out as a rare European rival, offering not a low price - but something electric cars rarely have: Character.

Cupra Tavascan