Cars

The cheapest pickup truck in Israel put to the test: The KGM Musso EV takes on the Negev

For the price of a Tesla Model Y, Korea’s KGM promises a 4x4 pickup truck with rare crossover-like comfort and genuine utility. Where does it excel, and where does it fall short?

Urban customers do not need the off-road capability and towing capacity of traditional diesel pickups. The electric Musso offers them a unique combination of a refined passenger vehicle and substantial hauling ability.
Dolphin G. An advanced version of the design of the larger BYD Dolphin.

Plug-in for NIS 125,000? BYD Unveils the Dolphin G

Fiat Grizzly.

New affordable models from Fiat, Chrysler, and Ram are on the way

Elon Musk

Israel’s mobility sector forecasts what inventions can actually deploy and when


Chery discounts its 7-seat plug-in SUV by nearly NIS 30,000

After MGS9 launched at NIS 190,000 and Jacco 8 at NIS 230,000, Chery launches the Tiggo 9 at NIS 218,000 with front-wheel drive, smaller battery, and less equipment.

Tiggo 9 – Chery’s New Plug-In.

An 11% drop in vehicle deliveries in January, Chinese brands gain strength

About 42,000 cars were registered in Israel in early 2026. Hyundai leads sales, Jaecoo ranks second ahead of Toyota and Kia, and the Jaecoo 7 is the top seller.

Hyundai Kona. The best-selling hybrid, which helped Hyundai maintain its lead.

JAC 8: 7-Seater plug-in hybrid with 430 HP

It looks like a million dollars but costs NIS 250K. Does the Chinese brand that topped 2025 sales charts deliver real luxury or just seat massages hiding tricky ergonomics?

Looks great and cohesive, thanks to Land Rover and Audi for the inspiration.

The country where the Porsche 911 is the queen of sales

2025 saw a new sales leader in Israel, the Jaecoo 7, while the U.S. and Germany kept familiar champions. Only one country crowned the Porsche 911 as its top seller, with Ferrari in the top ten.

Porsche Hybrid.

In the Emirates of all places: Genesis unveils an off-road monster with a V8 and 1,000 horsepower

Hyundai’s luxury division revealed in the Persian Gulf a wild, stylish 4x4 with no electrification, alongside off-road versions of its familiar models. Will they dare to put them into production?

A challenge to Volvo’s cross-country models? Off-road versions also for the GV60, GV70, and GV80.

Tesla Model 3 vs. China, Japan, Europe, and Korea: Who is really the cheapest?

The Model 3 Standard at NIS 192,000 competes with Hyundai Elantra, Škoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla, and Chery Arrizo. Who’s cheapest in real life, and what’s the catch?

Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD on a drive to Eilat and back.

The solar roof is coming to your EV: How much range will you get and at what cost?

Nissan has unveiled a solar roof for its electric crossover Ariya and calculated how much extra range it could provide each day for drivers in London, Barcelona, or Dubai. But what about Tel Aviv?

“Even the hood generates electricity”.

Elon Musk’s Tesla halts production of Model X, Y to focus on ‘autonomous future’ in 2026

The announcement was made as part of the Q4 2025 Shareholders' update, during which the company reported its quarterly earnings and plans for 2026.

Tesla will halt production of the Model X and Model S, two of their most popular models.

How much are Hyundai i20 and SEAT Ibiza sold for, first-hand from a lieutenant colonel?

Eldan is selling officers’ cars returned from the IDF, at a discount far below the price list, or through a rare used-car leasing plan: NIS 1,200 per month, including insurance and maintenance.

Ibiza and i20. From NIS 40,000 for purchase.

The race for the autonomous car reaches its peak – Google’s big announcement

Waymo’s full autonomous service launches in Miami, marking a milestone in U.S. driverless transport. Thousands have registered; service runs in key city areas.

Waymo. Wide U.S. rollout.