Vehicle

Patent images published in Russia reveal the next generation of the 4x4 legend born back in the Soviet era. Why it resembles the Dacia Duster, and what are the chances we will see it in Israel.

Samelet will soon begin selling the Forester hybrid, better suited to the era of NIS-8-per-liter gasoline, and it could reverse Subaru’s declining sales trend. How much more fuel-efficient is it?

The new KTM 1390 Super Adventure combines 173 hp, advanced tech and a new automatic gearbox to deliver superbike thrills on-road and serious capability off-road. Only the price may hold it back.

New base Atto 2 plug-in with smaller battery, less equipment and NIS 12,000 price cut. Electric range drops 90 to 40 km. Buyers who rarely charge seeking affordable hybrid or company car tax benefit.

Small crossover gets updated design and equipment without powertrain changes, with a price cut of several thousand shekels to compete with the refreshed SEAT Arona and Chery Tiggo 4.

Another Israeli importer receives a major European franchise and strengthens ties with a Chinese automaker already represented in Israel by rivals. Samelet already operates in Greece and Romania.

Tesla has begun producing the Cybercab, a two-seat autonomous car with no steering wheel or pedals. It’s planned as a smart taxi network, though significant revenue isn’t expected before 2027.

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?

Before Chinese cars dominated the roads, Israel made the Lark, Contessa and Sussita. We asked historian Yohay Shinar how many survived and what remains today.

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?