Vehicle
KGM Torres Hybrid: A Korean surprise
KGM produces in a year what Toyota builds in a week, yet it launches a competitive hybrid crossover arriving next month at an attractive price. First drive.
Retro car, lower price: Renault 5 electric from NIS 169,000
From Dakar to Beit She’an: BMW R12G/S at a local gathering
To boost electric car sales: Kia gives buyers a gasoline-scented tree
Electric crossover for NIS 151,000: How good is the JAC 5?
The JAC 7 Plug-in, the best-selling car in Israel this year, now has a smaller, fully electric sibling, even cheaper than hybrid cars of its size. Only one thing might stop it from becoming a hit.
Another victory for electric cars: MG Cyberster becomes Israel’s best-selling roadster
Three months after arriving in Israel, the open-top sports car leads its category, overtaking the BMW Z4 and the Porsche 911 and Boxster.
NIS 2 million: Nir Barkat's new car
Economy Minister and billionaire Nir Barkat bought a Mercedes-Maybach GLS, mainly for oligarchs, before the ceasefire. He says public officials who pay their own expenses deserve respect.
Honey, I shrunk the Land Cruiser: Toyota unveils the new FJ
Toyota launches a mass-market version of its legendary off-roader, keeping its capabilities while being more affordable. It’s unclear if it will reach Israel.
NIS 150,000: the Chinese crossover that will try to kick-start EV sales
Changan’s Dival 05 joins the 07, bigger and cheaper than the BYD Atto 3 and Lynk & Co 02. Soon, the Atto 2 and Leapmotor B10 will also be launched at similar prices, and the category may be revived.
Trams will wait until the next decade: SEAT’s plans revealed
From Israel to German special forces: A new and surprising customer for Zibar
Rare move: The German army chose an off-road vehicle from Beersheba. Israel Aerospace Industries will supply 200 units designed by Ido Cohen, also used by the IDF.
BYD Sealion 5 Plug-In strikes another blow to electric cars
After the Atto 3 lost its top-selling title, the Sealion 5 Plug-In aims to reclaim it with competitive price and size. We saw it in China before its arrival.
Our addiction to SUVs killed two more unique cars this month
Kia ends production of the Soul after 17 years, and Volvo retires the V90 wagon after 9, as car choices shrink toward boring crossover sameness.
Dacia reinvents the affordable electric car: What you’ll have to compromise on
In 2027, Renault's low-cost brand will launch a mini electric car that will be the cheapest on the market. The hipster concept car hints at how they plan to achieve this.
25 years of Israeli choice: How SYM became the nation’s scooter
For 25 years, Israelis choose SYM for its wide range of models, advanced tech, safety, sporty design, high resale value, and Metro Frizbee’s reliable nationwide service network.
