Driving

A Jerusalem driver refused to run over a flag, and changed how I see Israel - opinion

Beneath Israel’s driving chaos lies a powerful story about loyalty, symbolism, and the meaning of public duty.

Photo of road in Israel
WhatsApp. A series of updates in recent months.

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

ChatGPT simulation in a car.

End of phone use while driving: ChatGPT comes to Apple’s CarPlay system

“a plug-and-play chip that claims to cut fuel use and boost performance”

SynGas reviews: Don’t buy till you’ve read this!


From NIS 165,000, up to 589 km range: A new electric crossover that isn’t Chinese

The Kia EV3 launched locally against Chinese models, with two battery options and three trims, expected to revive EV purchases by agencies avoiding Chinese cars.

Korean Answer.

The cheapest plug-in in the country: BYD for NIS 167,000

The Chinese manufacturer launches another crossover, the Sea Lion 5, aimed directly at the country’s best-selling car, the JAC 7. What is the electric range?

BYD Sea Lion 5

Chery launches FX Hybrid: Around 19 km per liter, starting from NIS 153,000

The Chinese crossover, previously available in gasoline and electric models, now gets a version that meets the current market trend: Fuel-efficient without the hassle of charging.

Chery FX Hybrid

Economical 4x4 automatic: Dacia’s Hybrid models with all-wheel drive

Duster and Bigster get all-wheel-drive hybrids with automatic gearboxes, adding a rear electric motor. What’s the fuel consumption and arrival date?

Bigster 4x4 Hybrid Automatic

Going far: First drive of the Aion V Electric

In China, it’s sold as a Toyota; in Israel, the new GAC electric crossover enters a crowded market, standing out with long range and an extended warranty. Does it deliver?

With its flared fenders and roof rails, it manages to look SUV-like

Loo who’s back: The classic smart in a new model

Smart, now a German-Chinese brand, officially confirms: We will once again produce a small city car in the spirit of the classic Smart.

The new Smart #2 in the teaser released by the manufacturer

The cheapest 7-seater vehicle in Israel: From NIS 157,000

Opel launches the new Frontera in Israel with a mild hybrid engine and a breakthrough price. The Defense Ministry will lease 500 units for majors with large families.

Together with the new Grandland (center) and the renewed Mokka (left), the Frontera completes the crossover lineup of Opel

Toyota 4Runner returns in first Israeli test: Blade Runner

The 4Runner returns to Israel after 30 years - still a pickup-based off-road beast. But how does it measure up against the new Land Cruiser 250 now dominating local trails?

The black Land Cruiser is boxy and massive, but you might be surprised to learn that the white 4Runner is 2.5 centimeters longer

The new Tesla Model Y performance unveiled: What has changed?

Nearly a year after the update, Tesla unveils the faster, cheaper Model Y Performance, which in Israel benefits from the unexpected halt of Hyundai Ioniq 5N imports.

Tesla Adopts the Rules of the Game: Aggressive Bumpers Also Common in Other Performance Tesla Models

Chinese derby: The family plug-ins of Chery and BYD head to head

European plug-ins can’t match Chinese prices, leading leasing users to pick between the Arrizo 8 and Seal 5, promising 100 km electric range and low fuel use - but what’s real?

The Chery is more refined, the BYD slightly larger