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.
Toyota 4Runner returns in first Israeli test: Blade Runner
The new Tesla Model Y performance unveiled: What has changed?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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?
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.