Driving

Sit tight for a moment, Honda has announced the ZR-V price in Israel

Honda’s hybrid answer to the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson will be about 15% more expensive than them. In Europe, the gap stands at 5%.

Honda ZR-V.
A manufacturer that produces almost everything in-house, from engine to frame. Zontes 703RR.

A Chinese expert once said: That’s it, jokes about Chinese motorcycles are over

Many of the SUV-style cues associated with this car are about as meaningful as the rear spoiler. It’s mainly about standing out.

This is the car that explains why BYD overtook Tesla in sales

Tesla Model Y Performance.

The new Tesla Model Y Performance has arrived in Israel and is NIS 45,000 more expensive


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

At least 14 wounded in crashes across Israeli roads throughout weekend

Half of those wounded came on Highway 675 near the village of Kfar Yehezkel in the Jezreel Valley, which saw the collision of two cars.

View of a busy intersection with vehicles, a police car, a scooter rider, and pedestrians in the Ramat Aviv neighborhood of Tel Aviv, July 6, 2025

Also going hybrid: Driving the 2025 Sportage

The Kia Sportage, a longtime leader in Israel’s crossover market, now offers a hybrid drivetrain at a competitive price. How efficient is it in real-world driving?

Looks good and different from other crossovers

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

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.

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

Price war: Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid for NIS 136,000

Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid launches at a breakthrough price, aiming to prove that even a small SUV can become a hit in Israel - like the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Tiggo 4 Hybrid. A promise of 19 km per liter

Deemed unfit to drive by Israeli bureaucracy

Getting a driver’s license in Israel can feel like surviving an obstacle course - it’s not just a test of driving skill but also of patience, resilience, and pure willpower.

  Israeli drivers and roads are notorious for being among the worst worldwide.