Driving
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?
Th crossover that made competitors stop laughing at Dacia jokes
At least 14 wounded in crashes across Israeli roads throughout weekend
Also going hybrid: Driving the 2025 Sportage
Less is more? Israel’s cheapest Supermini tested
Chinese cars aren’t just electric. The MG3 gets a cheaper NIS 120,000 petrol version, still competitive. Ideal for low-mileage drivers; those wanting more performance should choose the hybrid.
Private leasing: Who benefits?
Since 2021, new car prices rose 20%, maintenance 17%, insurance sharply. Used cars or public transit are options, but private leasing offers new cars at lower, more predictable monthly costs.
Chevrolet Tahoe: Feeling like Trump
One of America’s top SUVs arrives in Israel with a powerful V8 and huge size. Spacious and impressive, but does it justify its nearly NIS 800,000 price with true luxury and comfort?
British roots, Chinese savings: MG HS Plug-In tested
The MG HS plug-in hybrid price dropped by NIS 6,000. Competing with the best-selling Chinese JAC 7, it offers strong value. Is it worth the hype?
Cupra Tavascan: Not all EVs are the same
Among the many Chinese crossovers, the Cupra Tavascan stands out as a rare European rival, offering not a low price - but something electric cars rarely have: Character.
Price war: Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid for NIS 136,000
Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid launches at a breakthrough price, aiming to prove that even a small SUV can become a hit in Israel - like the Toyota Yaris Cross.
Deemed unfit to drive by Israeli bureaucracy
Getting a driver’s license in Israel can feel like surviving an obstacle course - it’s not just a test of driving skill but also of patience, resilience, and pure willpower.
A new family car that does 29 km per liter? Here it is
The BYD Seal 5, now among the world's top 10 best-sellers, arrives in Israel to ride the plug-in wave. Priced at NIS 175,000, it promises a 100 km electric range. First drive impressions inside.
Plugging into the market: First drive in the Leapmotor C10 Plug-In
The Chinese crossover now comes as a plug-in hybrid with a 145 km EV range and a competitive price, aiming to challenge the group's top seller, the Jaecoo 7, following its fully electric version.
11 fatalities in Israeli road accidents over the past week
In just the last week, 11 people have been killed in traffic accidents. Since the start of July, 35 people have died in car accidents, compared to 30 fatalities in June.
Deal to Italy: Is the basic Alfa Junior cheap and good enough for a comeback?
For the first time in years, Alfa Romeo has a model under NIS 200,000 and also a moderately hybrid crossover. The question is whether it’s also truly Alfa.