Vehicle

Toyota revolution: Electric and Hybrid Land Cruiser pickup and Crossover

Reports from Japan say Toyota will use its legendary off-road name for two new models, built without a ladder frame, adding on-road abilities and a lower price.

The EPU concept hinted at the configuration of the new pickup.
 Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken February 25, 2022.

Nexperia chip crisis throws global auto supply chains into chaos again

Umuda 9 Plug-in.

Omoda 9 Plug-in: When the Chinese stop being shy

Conservative design, not flashy.

Chery Tiggo 9 Plug-In, 7 seats: A strong family SUV


Toyota launches hybrid, electric, and Hydrogen Hilux: What will we get in Israel?

The ninth generation of the popular pickup receives safety upgrades, a new front design, and new powertrain options, though mostly theoretical for us.

The body is based on the previous model, the single cab was discontinued, and there is a new front

Vehicle accidents in the Tar Heel state: the role of fault, evidence & insurance in NC PI claims

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Mitsubishi continues to shrink: ASX import discontinued

Mitsubishi stops the Japanese ASX; worldwide it’s replaced by a Renault Captur twin, which won’t come to Israel. Only Outlander and Eclipse Cross remain locally.

Mitsubishi ASX.

Good news for plug-in and hybrids: Benefit-in-kind value will not change

The Finance Ministry kept company car tax rules for 2026 unchanged; electric car benefits won’t rise despite falling sales. Will the purchase tax increase at year-end?

MG EHS Plug-in. Category under almost full Chinese control.

A Volvo straight from the factory for NIS 164,000: The importers’ 0-Km sales

Just before the end of the year, car importers are launching another wave of sales and discounts in an effort to clear out their storage lots. Prices - lower than ever - inside.

EX30. Tens of thousands of shekels below the new list price.

Chinese IM launches in Israel: From NIS 205,000, competing with XPeng and German brands

SAIC's luxury division arrives with electric sedan and crossover models. What it offers that competitors don’t, and its ambitious sales target.

Solid and restrained design.

5 for 50,000: Economical and reliable used cars

A family car, two crossovers, and two used superminis that are reliable and economical. No flashy designs or high performance, but all offer practical mobility, with one option for drivers.

Corolla. Safe even for this year.

675NK CFMOTO: Danny Kushmaro rides the bad boy of the block

CFMOTO, formerly reliant on European partners, built this bike entirely alone - a fun, agile machine for roads, rough trails, and even the racetrack.

The dusty Arad track tried to challenge the bike (and us), and even there the CF simply danced from corner to corner.

JAC 8 in Israel: 7-seater plug-in 4x4 for NIS 230,000

The Chinese manufacturer launches a crossover twin to the Chery Tiggo 9 in Israel, but NIS 15,000 cheaper. The target: Škoda Kodiaq, and customers of Sorento and Santa Fe.

As usual, a pair of 12.3-inch screens with almost no physical control switches.

Among all the shiny models at the Tokyo Motor Show were a few dramatic announcements

Toyota takes on Rolls-Royce and Bentley, the new Corolla draws from Tesla’s Model 3, Mazda may revive the 2, and Honda teases a bold new crossover.

Century models. In front: the new coupe.

We barely touched it: First drive in the updated SEAT Ibiza and Arona

Volkswagen’s Spanish arm refreshed the SEAT Ibiza and Arona with mild cosmetic updates and more features. A new semi-hybrid engine arrives next year, keeping both models competitive and well-priced.

Arona. A different-colored roof and a new front end give the design a younger look.