Driving
Vietnamese cars in their first Israeli test
Walla and Ma’ariv: A small VinFast electric car, about the size of a Yaris Cross and cheaper than a Kia Picanto. We look at its value and the chances it will be sold in Israel.
We drove the Japanese Toyota Corolla back in Israel
The cheapest 7-seater cars in Israel: Which one is better?
BYD to launch first plug-in supermini in Israel
Speech therapist with bottle of vodka in glove compartment arrested for DUI
The doctor was pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, when a breathalyzer test found an unusually high level of 1,066 micrograms of alcohol per liter of exhaled air in his body.
IM5: Driving a family ballistic missile with 777 horsepower
Walla & Ma’ariv: The Chinese IM from MG lands in Israel. Spacious, well-equipped, aiming at Tesla & XPeng. We were skeptical—after testing the IM5 Performance, much less so.
Smarter: Smart launches enlarged electric crossover over NIS 220,000
The Chinese-German brand launches its third and largest crossover. Top Brabus version has 600+ hp for NIS 300,000. Competitors and launch discounts detailed.
DiPal 05: A large crossover at NIS 150,000 already changing the market
One of the most talked-about models this year since its launch at a market-breaking price faces its first real test: Larger than the BYD Atto 3, cheaper than the Toyota Yaris Cross. What is it worth?
At least 15 dead, 19 injured in Guatemala bus accident
The bus plunged into a ravine in an area known for dense fog that reduces visibility for drivers.
BYD Sealion 5 in its first Israeli test: How economical is it really?
Walla & Ma'ariv Auto: At NIS 167,000, BYD's base plug-in crossover defies myths - economical even without charging and cheaper than all rivals.
The battle for plug-ins: Geely charges in with its first crossover at NIS 170,000
The StarRay shares its design with the electric EX5 but is larger and offers an emissions-free driving range of 83 km. Pricing continues the group’s downward price trend.
The best-selling car in Israel now has a better competitor in the same showroom
Calmobil launched Omoda, Chery Group’s third brand in Israel. The Omoda 7 Plug-in is a larger, better-equipped twin of the JAC 7, while Omoda 9 is even bigger.
BAIC arrives in Israel: Kaduri to import the "Chinese jeep"
Skiwell importer will also bring BAIC, which alongside conventional gasoline crossovers will launch three intriguing off-road models here, two with ladder frames, one with seven seats.
In Israel: The electric pickup that costs one-third of the Tesla Cybertruck - and isn’t Chinese
KGM launches the Musso EV in Israel, a NIS 240,000 electric pickup cheaper than Japanese diesel rivals, with RWD or AWD and a 10-year or 1,000,000-km battery warranty.
The new Compass on the road: Our first drive
The new crossover from the company that invented off-road vehicles receives a European DNA injection, looking tough and surprisingly good on the road. But one basic element is missing.