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


JAC 5 Hybrid and 8 Plug-In: This is just the beginning

Within a year of its launch, the JAC 7 became the best-selling car in Israel. Now comes the next stage: The JAC 5 Hybrid and the 7-seater JAC 8 are almost here. A first look at both.

JAC 8 Plug-In. First Entry into the 7-Seater Vehicle Market.

KGM Torres Hybrid: A Korean surprise

KGM produces in a year what Toyota builds in a week, yet it launches a competitive hybrid crossover arriving next month at an attractive price. First drive.

Tough and aggressive design, with a strong presence. Not everyone will like it.

From Dakar to Beit She’an: BMW R12G/S at a local gathering

The goal: The annual gathering of hundreds of BMW riders in Israel. The route: As much off-road as possible. The tool: R12G/S, the new Dakar replica. The back: Will recover.

R12G/S. Great off-road, exhausting on the road.

Electric crossover for NIS 151,000: How good is the JAC 5?

The JAC 7 Plug-in, the best-selling car in Israel this year, now has a smaller, fully electric sibling, even cheaper than hybrid cars of its size. Only one thing might stop it from becoming a hit.

Greetings to Land Rover, the design is definitely successful even if not original.

Another victory for electric cars: MG Cyberster becomes Israel’s best-selling roadster

Three months after arriving in Israel, the open-top sports car leads its category, overtaking the BMW Z4 and the Porsche 911 and Boxster.

Cyberster: Electric Cars Conquer Another Category.

NIS 2 million: Nir Barkat's new car

Economy Minister and billionaire Nir Barkat bought a Mercedes-Maybach GLS, mainly for oligarchs, before the ceasefire. He says public officials who pay their own expenses deserve respect.

557 hp and luxury wood trims. Mercedes-Maybach GLS600.

Honey, I shrunk the Land Cruiser: Toyota unveils the new FJ

Toyota launches a mass-market version of its legendary off-roader, keeping its capabilities while being more affordable. It’s unclear if it will reach Israel.

Welcome to the family.

NIS 150,000: the Chinese crossover that will try to kick-start EV sales

Changan’s Dival 05 joins the 07, bigger and cheaper than the BYD Atto 3 and Lynk & Co 02. Soon, the Atto 2 and Leapmotor B10 will also be launched at similar prices, and the category may be revived.

Generous dimensions, including a 490-liter trunk.

Trams will wait until the next decade: SEAT’s plans revealed

Ibiza and Arona will continue to be SEAT’s main sellers in the coming years.

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.