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 new Audi Q3 tested: Excellent, but why no hybrid?
The Chinese electric crossover discounted by NIS 19,000
Toyota vs. the Chinese: Electric Crossover for NIS 180,000
Omoda 9 Plug-in: When the Chinese stop being shy
Omoda, Chery’s third brand, launches soon in Israel with its large, powerful model set to challenge the Sorento and Santa Fe - at an affordable Chinese price.
Chery Tiggo 9 Plug-In, 7 seats: A strong family SUV
After conquering the more affordable 7-seat market, the Chinese manufacturer aims higher with a larger, better-equipped model boasting over 400 horsepower, targeting even Korean crossovers.
Mitsubishi continues to shrink: ASX import discontinued
Mitsubishi stops the Japanese ASX; worldwide it’s replaced by a Renault Captur twin, which won’t come to Israel. Only Outlander and Eclipse Cross remain locally.
Good news for plug-in and hybrids: Benefit-in-kind value will not change
The Finance Ministry kept company car tax rules for 2026 unchanged; electric car benefits won’t rise despite falling sales. Will the purchase tax increase at year-end?
Tesla requires suppliers to avoid China-made parts for US cars, WSJ reports
Tesla is demanding that suppliers remove China-made parts from its US production lines amid threats of tariffs.
A Volvo straight from the factory for NIS 164,000: The importers’ 0-Km sales
Just before the end of the year, car importers are launching another wave of sales and discounts in an effort to clear out their storage lots. Prices - lower than ever - inside.
Chinese IM launches in Israel: From NIS 205,000, competing with XPeng and German brands
SAIC's luxury division arrives with electric sedan and crossover models. What it offers that competitors don’t, and its ambitious sales target.
5 for 50,000: Economical and reliable used cars
A family car, two crossovers, and two used superminis that are reliable and economical. No flashy designs or high performance, but all offer practical mobility, with one option for drivers.
JAC 8 in Israel: 7-seater plug-in 4x4 for NIS 230,000
The Chinese manufacturer launches a crossover twin to the Chery Tiggo 9 in Israel, but NIS 15,000 cheaper. The target: Škoda Kodiaq, and customers of Sorento and Santa Fe.
We barely touched it: First drive in the updated SEAT Ibiza and Arona
Volkswagen’s Spanish arm refreshed the SEAT Ibiza and Arona with mild cosmetic updates and more features. A new semi-hybrid engine arrives next year, keeping both models competitive and well-priced.
