Cars

JAECOO 5 Hybrid tested: Is the new Chinese hit worth the money?

Range Rover-inspired design, efficient hybrid and lower price than Korean rivals make the JAECOO 5 Hybrid a hit - but is it really Israel’s best family crossover or are there compromises?

The black color hides the beautiful lines.
The design has been updated, but not really changed. The Q3 remains sporty and refined in appearance.

The new Audi Q3 tested: Excellent, but why no hybrid?

The design is not a copy of Tesla, unlike Xpeng.

The Chinese electric crossover discounted by NIS 19,000

Two-tone color is offered only on the higher-end model.

Toyota vs. the Chinese: Electric Crossover for NIS 180,000


Samelet to market Chinese Chery models in Switzerland

Another Israeli importer receives a major European franchise and strengthens ties with a Chinese automaker already represented in Israel by rivals. Samelet already operates in Greece and Romania.

Samelet showroom.

Against the Corolla Cross and Kona: Chery Tiggo 7 gets a cheaper hybrid version

The Chinese crossover receives a third powertrain option - a conventional hybrid without plug-in charging, priced NIS 10,000 lower than the popular plug-in hybrid version in Israel.

Chery Tiggo 7 Hybrid.

Shlomo Group turns to Indian technicians in NIS 50m service-center expansion

The Israeli automotive group opened its first new service center in Holon, saying trained Indian staff will work alongside local technicians to address a sector-wide labor gap.

The central garage in Holon, alongside certified garage workers from India.

801 km: What’s the price of the long-range crossover on the market?

Sales of the BMW iX3 have begun, arriving in Israel in June. A first sign of BMW’s upcoming wave of new models.

Fast charging at a rate of 400 kW allows adding 370 km of range in 10 minutes.

Like nothing we’ve seen before: A new Chinese plug-in for NIS 79,000

Plug-in hybrid competition reaches taxis: BYD cuts Seal 5 price by NIS 10,000 to rival Elantra and Corolla, and extends taxi warranty.

BYD Seal 5 taxi.

Tesla Model 3 discounted version in Israel: Performance, range, and savings amid high fuel prices

The new base Model 3 is now closer than ever to hybrid family car prices, raising questions about trade-offs, real-world range, and savings in an era of high fuel costs around 8 shekels per liter.

Tesla did a good job disguising the steel wheels and plastic hubcaps.

Tesla Model Y with 6 seats in Israel: Don’t hold your breath about the price

The elongated Y has been stretched by 18 cm, promises space for six adults and a range of 681 km, but will cost from NIS 306,000 before not-cheap extras. How does it compare to its rivals?

Taller and longer, with a base weight of 2.1 tons.

Britons in Shock: Jaecoo 7 becomes UK’s best-selling car

Israel's top-selling crossover has become UK's best-seller, birthplace of Rolls-Royce and Land Rover. Chinese brands now hold 15% of UK market and are growing across Europe.

JAECOO 7 plug-in.

Subaru Crosstrek 2.5 liter: The escape trail

After 14 years, the Japanese crossover upgrades from a 2.0L to a 2.5L engine, adding 30 hp and improved real-world performance, while maintaining conservative 2026 balance tradition and modern.

In desert-sand color, the Crosstrek felt excellent on the Arava trails. It handled the road trip from the center comfortably.

Not just messages: WhatsApp becomes a smart in-car tool

WhatsApp updates its interface for Apple CarPlay systems. It now allows easier management of calls and contacts. The move comes about a week after ChatGPT was integrated into the driving system.

WhatsApp. A series of updates in recent months.