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


Sheratzky family to ring Nasdaq opening bell for Ituran’s 20th IPO anniversary

Ceremony in New York marks 30 years since the company’s founding as Co-CEO Eyal Sheratzky highlights ongoing investment in mobility technologies.

Nasdaq opening bell for Ituran’s 20th IPO anniversary

Alpine A290: How to launch a rocket without waking the neighbors

Air pollution standards that are tightening across Europe are pushing the hot hatch category toward electric. A first taste of the Alpine A290, the sporty version of the Renault 5.

The base is the Renault 5, which got a few upgrades but mainly went through a strict diet, clearly felt in the corners.

The cheapest plug-in in Israel: BYD Atto 2 will cost NIS 155,000

The new crossover, competing with the Toyota Yaris Cross and the JAC 5, will be the only one in its segment to offer plug-in hybrid power.

BYD.

Monaco car rental guide: practical tips & must-know rules

Practical guide to renting a car in Monaco, with driving, parking rules, and top rental options for tourists and investors exploring the principality.

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From NIS 160,000: Toyota Corolla returns to Israel cheaper than before, but there’s a catch

The Corolla will be among Israel’s cheapest sedans until the 2026 redesign, but it loses the rear-seat AC vent and its radio uses American frequencies, limiting local station reception.

Toyota Corolla 2026.

BYD Atto 2: First test of the Plug-In at NIS 150,000

Next week Israel launches the cheapest plug-in of its kind, fitting drivers who charge or don’t and anyone wanting a crossover with good quality and comfort. What fuel use did we get?

The faux front skid plate distinguishes the plug-in version from the electric one.

Jeep launches first electric off-road model: 650 HP and removable doors

The Recon aims to be an electric Wrangler, based on the Peugeot 3008 platform without a ladder frame or low-range gear. Here’s why we’re optimistic and its Israel arrival.

A 14.5-inch screen centralizes controls, including climate control. Try it on off-road jumps.

Against the Toyota Yaris Cross: JAC 5 Hybrid, from NIS 155,000

The Chinese crossover, previously sold in petrol and electric versions, receives a hybrid version that is expected to be much more popular, with 228 hp.

JAC 5 Hybrid in the two-tone version.

Toyota revolution: Electric and Hybrid Land Cruiser pickup and Crossover

Reports from Japan say Toyota will use its legendary off-road name for two new models, built without a ladder frame, adding on-road abilities and a lower price.

The EPU concept hinted at the configuration of the new pickup.

Nexperia chip crisis throws global auto supply chains into chaos again

Nexperia chip crisis leaves automakers exposed as China halts exports, cutting production and revealing reliance on low-tech components

 Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken February 25, 2022.