Vehicle

From the signs of World War III: Renault to produce attack drones for the French army

During World War II carmakers built tanks and bombers. Now it’s happening again: At the request of France’s Defense Ministry, Renault will produce up to 600 long-range drones a month at two plants.

Turgis Gaillard AAROK UAV.
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

Updated Sportage. The main change is in the powertrain, which increased from 210 to 235 hp.

Updated Kia Sportage in Israel. The price didn’t change, so what did?


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.

Tough and aggressive design, with a strong presence. Not everyone will like it.

Retro car, lower price: Renault 5 electric from NIS 169,000

The supermini that evokes the legendary little French car lands in Israel with one high trim level and two options for battery and range. Are more models on the way?

The classic 5 next to the new one. From a popular car to an electric vehicle for design-savvy enthusiasts.

From Dakar to Beit She’an: BMW R12G/S at a local gathering

The goal: The annual gathering of hundreds of BMW riders in Israel. The route: As much off-road as possible. The tool: R12G/S, the new Dakar replica. The back: Will recover.

R12G/S. Great off-road, exhausting on the road.

To boost electric car sales: Kia gives buyers a gasoline-scented tree

Kia's importer in Finland found an original way to help gasoline car drivers switch to electric without missing the addictive and toxic scent of 95-octane fuel.

The new scented tree. Soon also in burnt clutch scents?

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.

Greetings to Land Rover, the design is definitely successful even if not original.

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.

Cyberster: Electric Cars Conquer Another Category.

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.

557 hp and luxury wood trims. Mercedes-Maybach GLS600.

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.

Welcome to the family.

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.

Generous dimensions, including a 490-liter trunk.

Trams will wait until the next decade: SEAT’s plans revealed

Ibiza and Arona will continue to be SEAT’s main sellers in the coming years.