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


The cheaper version of the Tesla Cybertruck that could cost around NIS 300,000 in Israel

Tesla unveiled a cheaper, less-equipped Cybertruck, priced slightly above the Model Y Performance and 30% below the previous base model. Can sales recover?

Tesla Cybertruck.

Chery FX Hybrid NIS 20,000 cheaper than competitors. What's the catch?

Hybrids are set to be 2026's hit, offering low fuel use without plug-in charging. Chery launches a third FX version after gasoline and electric models - likely the best, but with some compromises.

Nice design, noticeable mostly only because we’re already used to seeing the electric and gasoline versions on the roads

From Leapmotor, Fiat, and Subaru to Jeep and Ferrari: A new CEO for Samelet

Gili Pariente will replace Shay Feldman as CEO of one of the country’s largest car importers.

Gili Pariente.

Xpeng G9 receives improved range and price cut of around NIS 30,000

Less than three years after arriving in Israel, the large Chinese crossover gets a facelift that does not affect the design but updates the specs in key areas.

The German challenger: Larger than the Audi Q6, NIS 200,000 cheaper.

The renewed MG4: Longer range than Tesla, NIS 40,000 cheaper

The facelift for the Chinese compact brings the long-range version to Israel, cheaper and reaching farther: 545 km range for just NIS 149,000.

There are almost no exterior differences, apart from a new spoiler and updated rims.

The year of hybrids: Kia launches a better-equipped Niro and a cheaper Sportage

After hybrids’ market share jumped 20% in January to nearly a third of the market, Kia upgraded the Niro with EV-style features and launched a base long American-spec Sportage priced at NIS 190,000.

Sportage Long.

A month after launch: Tesla surprises with name change for base Model 3

Tesla drops the “Standard” label, now simply calling it Rear Wheel Drive. The price, at NIS 192,000, remains unchanged.

Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, no longer Standard.

A lesson in pricing: First drive of the Honda ZR-V

Honda's new crossover, built on the Civic platform with a strong hybrid powertrain, competes with the Tucson and Sportage but is hindered by a Lexus-level price in Israel.

Rounded design, not tough, and very different in landscape.

Mazda CX-5 Turbo 4x4: Thirsty and enjoyable, we’ll miss it

In an age of screens and batteries, the Mazda CX-5 Turbo reminds us some still want gasoline, emotion and simple ergonomics. Can it hide its age, and do 227 hp justify the fuel stops?

The blacked-out grille and wheels refresh the veteran design.

Just before the launch of the cheaper Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets a price cut

The electric crossover is now offered in a base version with 570 km range, starting at NIS 215,000 - similar to last year’s 440 km model, which will no longer be imported.

Hyundai Ioniq.