Cars
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.
Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday at IndyCar race through Washington
Prominent Israeli businessman, philanthropist Dr. Shmuel Harlap dies at 82
'Unique self-driving': Israel's Autobrains launches robotaxi pilot in Munich with Uber and Nvidia
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.
The year of hybrids: Kia launches a better-equipped Niro and a cheaper Sportage
After hybrids’ market share jumped 20% in January to nearly a third of the market, Kia upgraded the Niro with EV-style features and launched a base long American-spec Sportage priced at NIS 190,000.
A month after launch: Tesla surprises with name change for base Model 3
Tesla drops the “Standard” label, now simply calling it Rear Wheel Drive. The price, at NIS 192,000, remains unchanged.
A lesson in pricing: First drive of the Honda ZR-V
Honda's new crossover, built on the Civic platform with a strong hybrid powertrain, competes with the Tucson and Sportage but is hindered by a Lexus-level price in Israel.
Mazda CX-5 Turbo 4x4: Thirsty and enjoyable, we’ll miss it
In an age of screens and batteries, the Mazda CX-5 Turbo reminds us some still want gasoline, emotion and simple ergonomics. Can it hide its age, and do 227 hp justify the fuel stops?
Just before the launch of the cheaper Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets a price cut
The electric crossover is now offered in a base version with 570 km range, starting at NIS 215,000 - similar to last year’s 440 km model, which will no longer be imported.
Chery discounts its 7-seat plug-in SUV by nearly NIS 30,000
After MGS9 launched at NIS 190,000 and Jacco 8 at NIS 230,000, Chery launches the Tiggo 9 at NIS 218,000 with front-wheel drive, smaller battery, and less equipment.
An 11% drop in vehicle deliveries in January, Chinese brands gain strength
About 42,000 cars were registered in Israel in early 2026. Hyundai leads sales, Jaecoo ranks second ahead of Toyota and Kia, and the Jaecoo 7 is the top seller.
JAC 8: 7-Seater plug-in hybrid with 430 HP
It looks like a million dollars but costs NIS 250K. Does the Chinese brand that topped 2025 sales charts deliver real luxury or just seat massages hiding tricky ergonomics?
The country where the Porsche 911 is the queen of sales
2025 saw a new sales leader in Israel, the Jaecoo 7, while the U.S. and Germany kept familiar champions. Only one country crowned the Porsche 911 as its top seller, with Ferrari in the top ten.
