Electric cars

IDF still uses Chinese-made vehicles at Kirya despite security concerns

Electric MG ZS vehicles continue to patrol the IDF's Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv, despite restrictions on Chinese vehicles and renewed concerns over Chinese-made technology.

IDF officers and individuals in civilian clothing stand next to Chinese-manufactured MG SZ Electric Vehicles belonging to the IDF Kirya Headquarters security patrol, 2021; illustrative.
A driver resting in his electric truck while charging it at a station in Beijing, April 23, 2026.

China's export of electric trucks across Asia spikes, as Iran war fuels higher oil costs

Autobrains test vehicle in Munich.

'Unique self-driving': Israel's Autobrains launches robotaxi pilot in Munich with Uber and Nvidia

The rear spoiler has been split, and the trunk capacity has increased by 10% to 490 liters.

BYD Atto 3 EV gets a price cut to NIS 155,000 and gains more range


Small but big: The new compact Smart has been revealed

In its new form Smart is mainly electric crossovers, but Geely and Mercedes revived the iconic small Smart. A question remains: Did they learn from past mistakes this time and fix the formula?

Smart.

Giant electric with 7 seats: Hyundai Ioniq 9 will cost NIS 355,000

Hyundai is launching the large crossover with a range of up to 620 kilometers and 422 horsepower, at a price that will be tens of thousands of shekels cheaper than its direct competitors.

Hyundai Ioniq 9.

BYD has updated the electric Atto 3: Everything has changed except the design. Even the price

Transformation of a top-selling Israeli EV: Now rear or all-wheel drive, up to 510 km range and 449 hp. Seen in China, with arrival date and pricing already confirmed.

Brake lights integrated into the rear spoiler. The most distinctive identifying feature of the new model.

Omoda 7 road test: New plug-in hybrid crossover in Israel

The best-selling car in the country and even in the UK now has a twin sister with F-35 gray paint, original design, and plenty of space and equipment. And how does it drive?

All Omoda models share the same basic design, which is original for a change.

China's Xpeng expects to start full-scale delivery of 'flying' cars in 2027

Gu also said there is "tremendous potential" to increase cooperation with German automaker Volkswagen, which last month began mass production of its first EV model, developed jointly with Xpeng.

Vice Chairman and President of Chinese EV maker XPeng, Brian Gu, poses for pictures during an interview with Reuters before the Auto China show, at an XPeng dealership in Beijing, China, April 23, 2026.

Israeli battery-swapping IP owners demand $250 million from Chinese EV giant for patent infringemen

Charge Peak, which owns the IP of defunct Israeli company Better Place, accuses Chinese EV maker Nio of using the IP in products shipped to Europe.

During the test, I spent a considerable amount of time at charging stations, which were sometimes slow or unavailable.

150 km in 5 minutes: Paz launches ultra-fast 400 kW chargers

Paz expands its EV charging network with ultra-fast chargers at three initial stations. Locations and pricing are revealed.

Paz’s new 400 kW charging stations.

Trying to climb out of the hole: Nissan unveils an electric Juke and a new X-Trail

The Japanese manufacturer offers a first glimpse of a new lineup aimed at changing direction after factory closures and 20,000 layoffs, with support from Renault and the return of iconic models.

The new Juke. You won’t have trouble recognizing it.

Mercedes CLA Electric test: Does it really do 740 km?

Mercedes’ new compact sedan is supposed to outperform the Tesla Model 3 and advanced Chinese EVs, convincing customers to invest around NIS 430,000. Did it manage to convince us?

A fully harmonious connection from bumper to bumper; the coupe design is visually stunning, but it slightly compromises practicality and ease of entry into the car.

Savings plan: The new Citroën C3 vs. Skoda Fabia

The vehicle supplement of Walla and Maariv compares the two cheapest superminis in Israel: The Citroën C3 and Skoda Fabia, in a test that also reflects two different approaches to cost reduction.

The Citroën has the height of a crossover vehicle, which also makes getting in and out easier.