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.

Chery launches the Omoda 7.
Drivers take part in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Series race in Washington, DC, US, August 23, 2026.

Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday at IndyCar race through Washington

sraeli entrepreneur Shmuel Harlap at a conference of the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, held in Tel Aviv on March 28, 2019.

Prominent Israeli businessman, philanthropist Dr. Shmuel Harlap dies at 82

Autobrains test vehicle in Munich.

'Unique self-driving': Israel's Autobrains launches robotaxi pilot in Munich with Uber and Nvidia


Tesla claims model 3 can travel to Eilat and back without charging. Is that true? We checked

With an official 750-kilometer range, the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive offers plenty of range for the NIS 226,000 it costs. Does it still compete with newer rivals, and how far can it really go?

The Model 3 is the Ford T of electric cars. Tesla updates it externally with the same caution that Volkswagen once updated the Beetle.

Vietnamese cars in their first Israeli test

Walla and Ma’ariv: A small VinFast electric car, about the size of a Yaris Cross and cheaper than a Kia Picanto. We look at its value and the chances it will be sold in Israel.

VinFast VF3. The company was founded in 2017 as a project by Vietnam’s richest man.

We drove the Japanese Toyota Corolla back in Israel

After a 1.5-year Turkish import ban, the Corolla returned cheaper, slightly Americanized, impressive in fuel efficiency, yet reminded us why buyers now prefer crossovers.

With the library? With the Corolla, still the most common car in the country.

The cheapest 7-seater cars in Israel: Which one is better?

Walla and Ma'ariv: For the first time, new 7-seater cars in Israel cost as little as family cars. Not Chinese: Dacia Jogger vs Opel Frontera – which suits you?

The Dacia (on the right) is more of a mini-van, the Opel has a classic crossover look.

BYD to launch first plug-in supermini in Israel

The Chinese manufacturer is developing its first model for Europe, to be made in Hungary. Temporary name: Dolphin G. A company executive: 'No market for this car in China.' Arrival in Israel?

The new supermini will fill the gap between the small Dolphin Surf and the compact Dolphin (rendering).

After the price cuts of the Corolla and Octavia: An exceptional deal on the Mazda 3

Delek Motors offers NIS 15,000 off all Mazda 3 2026 models. The base 3 Comfort, 2.5L with 191 hp, starts at NIS 155,000.

CX-5. Currently offered at 175,000 NIS for the 2.5-liter model with all-wheel drive.

'West Bank-ification?' Police investigate Negev arson spree as Bedouin tensions intensify

Multiple vehicles were torched in Negev towns overnight, with police linking the incidents to reprisals following ongoing operations in nearby Bedouin communities.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir tour at the Bedouin town of Tarabin al-Sana, in southern Israel, December 28, 2025.

Smarter: Smart launches enlarged electric crossover over NIS 220,000

The Chinese-German brand launches its third and largest crossover. Top Brabus version has 600+ hp for NIS 300,000. Competitors and launch discounts detailed.

Smart 5.

BYD Sealion 5 in its first Israeli test: How economical is it really?

Walla & Ma'ariv Auto: At NIS 167,000, BYD's base plug-in crossover defies myths - economical even without charging and cheaper than all rivals.

"The design strongly resembles that of the Atto 3 electric.

The best-selling car in Israel now has a better competitor in the same showroom

Calmobil launched Omoda, Chery Group’s third brand in Israel. The Omoda 7 Plug-in is a larger, better-equipped twin of the JAC 7, while Omoda 9 is even bigger.

A more refined front than the dramatic JAC.