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?


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.

The military Zibar. Also purchased 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.

The front is the most noticeable difference between the Sealion 5 and the Atto 3, designed to provide air to the added internal combustion engine.

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.

There was also a Turbo Soul with 204 hp, but not here.

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.

The Hipster is, first and foremost, a very small car: only 3 meters long.

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.

The Nation’s Scooter.

Big and green: Are you ready for an electric pickup?

Walla & Ma'ariv Auto: After electric pickups dominated the large vehicle market, Chinese Maxus brings the eTerron9 to Israel, an advanced electric rival to the Hilux and D-Max.

The eTerron will be less of a "worker's pickup" and more of a "boss's carriage".

Tesla Stock: Pump and Dump

Stock market.

From NIS 165,000, up to 589 km range: A new electric crossover that isn’t Chinese

The Kia EV3 launched locally against Chinese models, with two battery options and three trims, expected to revive EV purchases by agencies avoiding Chinese cars.

Korean Answer.

Economical 4x4 automatic: Dacia’s Hybrid models with all-wheel drive

Duster and Bigster get all-wheel-drive hybrids with automatic gearboxes, adding a rear electric motor. What’s the fuel consumption and arrival date?

Bigster 4x4 Hybrid Automatic

The cheapest 7-seater vehicle in Israel: From NIS 157,000

Opel launches the new Frontera in Israel with a mild hybrid engine and a breakthrough price. The Defense Ministry will lease 500 units for majors with large families.

Together with the new Grandland (center) and the renewed Mokka (left), the Frontera completes the crossover lineup of Opel