Cars

Plug-in hybrid competition reaches taxis: BYD cuts Seal 5 price by NIS 10,000 to rival Elantra and Corolla, and extends taxi warranty.

The new base Model 3 is now closer than ever to hybrid family car prices, raising questions about trade-offs, real-world range, and savings in an era of high fuel costs around 8 shekels per liter.

The elongated Y has been stretched by 18 cm, promises space for six adults and a range of 681 km, but will cost from NIS 306,000 before not-cheap extras. How does it compare to its rivals?

Israel's top-selling crossover has become UK's best-seller, birthplace of Rolls-Royce and Land Rover. Chinese brands now hold 15% of UK market and are growing across Europe.

After 14 years, the Japanese crossover upgrades from a 2.0L to a 2.5L engine, adding 30 hp and improved real-world performance, while maintaining conservative 2026 balance tradition and modern.

WhatsApp updates its interface for Apple CarPlay systems. It now allows easier management of calls and contacts. The move comes about a week after ChatGPT was integrated into the driving system.

The Japanese crossover receives a facelift and a new sport version with a steering system not physically connected to the wheels, only electronically. Range and performance have been improved.

Just before a potential war with Iran is expected to push fuel prices in Israel higher, Toyota’s mini car arrives in the country with the Yaris hybrid power unit and a NIS 19,000 price increase.

Walla and Maariv automotive supplement: Despite the sirens, the industry continues finalizing upcoming launches, with more hybrid and electric models alongside gasoline cars and a strong Korean wave.

A week before month-end, the Tesla Model Y leads best-sellers in Israel, with Tesla third overall. 10,000 Israelis collected new cars this month.