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.
IDF strikes Syrian terrorist poised to carry out imminent terror attack on Israeli soldiers
After another Israeli child dies in hot car, Hatzalah asks parents to 'stop for one second'
Traffic accident in Mexico kills nine, leaves at least 10 injured, including four Americans
Cars that can power your fridge during a power outage
With tens of thousands of Israelis owning electric or plug-in cars, there’s a backup: V2L technology allows household devices to be powered directly from the car’s battery. Here’s how it works.
Chinese battle: How will the Omoda 7 price cut affect Cherry and JAECOO twins?
Just three months after launch, the Chinese plug-in crossover has been reduced by NIS 5,000 to a starting price of NIS 180,000. How does this position it against the JAECOO 7 and Cherry 7 twins?
Chery FX Hybrid NIS 20,000 cheaper than competitors. What's the catch?
Hybrids are set to be 2026's hit, offering low fuel use without plug-in charging. Chery launches a third FX version after gasoline and electric models - likely the best, but with some compromises.
Electric cars: A rough start for the Renault 5 and the secret of the new sales queen
The electric car market is declining, but gaps show. Strong leasing pushed Deepal to first in a Chinese-dominated market. Only Kia EV3 enters the top five; top European model, Mercedes CLA, is 20th.
Xpeng G9 receives improved range and price cut of around NIS 30,000
Less than three years after arriving in Israel, the large Chinese crossover gets a facelift that does not affect the design but updates the specs in key areas.
Korea vs. China: The battle of the affordable electric crossovers
Until last year, electric SUVs cost ~NIS 180,000. In 2026, many models are available for NIS 160,000–170,000, not just Chinese. Which is better, and can they revive EV sales?
Smart #5 – not what you expected
At 4.70 m long, the #5 is the Smart farthest from the original, yet it still stands out in a crowded crossover market. Sadly, the price is anything but mini.
Price reductions at Volkswagen and BYD, exceptional promotion at Citroën
Volkswagen cut Golf, T-Cross, and Tiguan prices by up to NIS 13,000; BYD lowered its small plug-in model, and Citroën gave NIS 20,000 off its light hybrid sedan.
Ferrari’s first electric car already has a name, 1,000 HP, and iPhone inspiration
While Porsche may cancel its electric sports car, Ferrari presses on with the Lucea, revealing a driver cockpit that blends retro style with Apple-inspired design.
The renewed MG4: Longer range than Tesla, NIS 40,000 cheaper
The facelift for the Chinese compact brings the long-range version to Israel, cheaper and reaching farther: 545 km range for just NIS 149,000.
