Vehicle

Carasso Motors reports revenue surge to NIS 4.7B in H1 2026

Vehicle importer sees strong growth driven by core activities and Metro Motor consolidation, boosting Q2 market share to 16.8% despite regional conflict.

|ByYEHUDA SHARONI
Chery launches the Omoda 7.
Israeli soldiers at a staging area near the Israeli border with Syria in northern Israel, February 28, 2026.

IDF strikes Syrian terrorist poised to carry out imminent terror attack on Israeli soldiers

The strike follows an IDF attack against the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Idlib province in northwestern Syria on Tuesday.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Magen David Adom Ambulance

After another Israeli child dies in hot car, Hatzalah asks parents to 'stop for one second'

23 children died in such incidents between 2021 and 2025, according to data from Beterem, Safe Kids Israel.

|ByHODAYA RAN
Scene of the multi-vehicle accident in Mexico that left nine dead and 10 injured, July 13, 2026.

Traffic accident in Mexico kills nine, leaves at least 10 injured, including four Americans

Videos on social media from local media showed several vehicles burned on a highway connecting the cities of Guadalajara and Tepic.

|ByREUTERS, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: A new generation of adventure riding

Royal Enfield is no longer the old post-army travel bike. The new Himalayan 450 is a modern adventure machine that confidently takes on established rivals - at a price that’s hard to ignore.

APRIL 18, 2026ByDANNY KUSHMARO
In an era of buyers who love adventure bikes, this is the most important motorcycle in Royal Enfield’s portfolio.

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?

APRIL 8, 2026ByRAMI GILBOA
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.

MG S9: A cost-efficient 7-seater giant with a market-shaking price

Bigger than Korean rivals and cheaper than European and Japanese competitors, the MG S9 offers a quality cabin, top safety rating, and starts at NIS 190,000 - aiming to shake up the 7-seater segment.

APRIL 3, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
The look is solid, respectable, and tasteful.

SynGas reviews: Don’t buy till you’ve read this!

MARCH 31, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN
“a plug-and-play chip that claims to cut fuel use and boost performance”

50cc moped gains popularity for urban transport

MARCH 31, 2026ByDAVID RABINOWICZ
“a broader transformation in urban mobility - reshaping how people travel in cities”.

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.

MARCH 27, 2026ByUDI ETZION, YOEL SCHWARTZ
The Citroën has the height of a crossover vehicle, which also makes getting in and out easier.

First drive in the Omoda 9

Walla and Maariv’s automotive supplement: A new Chinese brand offers near-luxury quality at almost half the price of Volvo and German rivals, showing promise despite some flaws.

MARCH 26, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Original coupe-crossover design, with brushed concrete color enhancing it (an extra NIS 3,000).

The closest thing to Chinese rivals: Hyundai Kona Electric launched at NIS 175K

The popular crossover also gets an electric version with an official range of 506 km, which will be cheaper than the hybrid.

MARCH 25, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Different front-end design for the electric version.

BYD Atto plug-in: First test and review of the crossover

Meet Israel’s cheapest plug-in from NIS 150,000, with 95-octane backup and 90 km electric range, plus real-world performance.

MARCH 24, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Updated and Raised Version Inspired by Atto 3 Design.

The renewed SEAT Ibiza and Arona in Israel: Prices say a lot about the car market

After a facelift, the updated SEAT Ibiza and Arona arrive in Israel. Prices remain unchanged: NIS 122,500 for Ibiza, NIS 133,000 for Arona.

MARCH 23, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!
Arona: The 1.0-liter will compete with the Chery Tiggo 4 hybrid.