Cars

The race for the autonomous car reaches its peak – Google’s big announcement

Waymo’s full autonomous service launches in Miami, marking a milestone in U.S. driverless transport. Thousands have registered; service runs in key city areas.

Waymo. Wide U.S. rollout.
PORTRAIT OF Aaron Sapiro, the Jewish lawyer who sued Henry Ford.

Jewish lawyer who sued Henry Ford for libel remembered in new documentary

The mild-hybrid engine delivers a fuel consumption of 20 km/l according to the European standard.

The cheapest supermini in Israel: The new Citroën C3

Driving (Illustrative photo)

Belgian 12-year-old caught driving in place of drunk father while sober mother sat in back seat


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

Pango launches special reminder to prevent children from being forgotten in cars

The app’s new reminder appears just before exiting the vehicle in order to grab attention; more than 6,000 children have been rescued in the past three years.

Children in a car

Tesla Cybertruck vs. the scrublands and sands of the Negev

More controversial than its creator and only slightly pricier than a Toyota Land Cruiser, we tested Elon Musk’s top-tier Cybertruck Beast on local off-road terrain before it lands on Mars.

With the Cybertruck’s huge battery, you don’t need a nearby power station