Honda is not very fond of true SUVs, so it is not surprising that in order to expand the model range and fill this niche, the company simply borrowed the model from its partner Isuzu, which, on the contrary, does not like passenger cars. In the 1990s, Isuzu was good at making diesel body-on-frame off-road vehicle...
The Honda Passport is a shorter version of the Pilot SUV with a 2-row 5-seater interior instead of a 3-row one. In September 2021, the manufacturer presented the restyled model. With its new front bumper, the vehicle looks more brutal, featuring the fenders and hood inspired by the Ridgeline pickup and a large...
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company, which is one of the world’s top ten car manufacturers and ranks first in the world in motorcycle production. It also produces quad bikes, special equipment, engines, generators, pumps, lawnmowers, snow-fighting vehicles,… and even HondaJet business planes! The Asimo robot...
The Mazda CX-60 is a two-row mid-size SUV, launched in March 2022, for the European and Japanese markets. Mazda classifies the new CX-60 as a premium model. It is known that the SUV has become the first representative of the family of large models (Large Product Group) of the Japanese manufacturer, which will receiv...
We are looking forward to seeing the new flagship SUV from Lexus in Israel, the luxurious and large Lexus LX 600. Keep in mind, the ‘600’ index in the SUV’s name does not mean that it will have a 6-liter engine. In fact, the new generation body-on-frame SUV is equipped with a much more modest 3.4-liter engine...
At the beginning of summer 2022, the best-selling SUV by Lexus, the Lexus RX, received a new generation, moved to the new global GA-K platform, acquired improved plug-in hybrid systems, new exterior and interior design, as well as an updated infotainment system and the latest security systems. The 5th generation SU...
The Lexus RZ is the first Lexus electric SUV built on the eTNGA platform, which makes it related to Toyota’s very first “Beyond Zero”, the Toyota bZ4X, and its “twin” Subaru Solterra. But unlike them, the Lexus RZ produces more power (313 hp versus 217 hp) and boasts premium equipment. The Lexus electric vehicl...
The Israeli automotive market has been showing strong growth since the beginning of 2023, due to an increase in deliveries of cars. According to a report by the Automobile Importers Association published on March 2, 29,132 new vehicles were delivered to Israel in February 2023, up 15.2% as compared to February 2022...
On November 25, 2022, the jury of the international ‘Car of the Year 2023’ competition in Europe published a list of 7 finalists, five of which are fully electric, have an electrified version or are equipped with a hybrid system: Jeep Avenger, Nissan Ariya, Kia Niro, Volkswagen ID. Buzz, and Toyota bZ4X. And only tw...
The cost of Toyota models in Israel will increase: the website of Union Motors, the exclusive supplier of Toyota in Israel, has published an updated price list for 2023. Let’s make it clear from the very beginning that the increase is insignificant. For example, the popular Toyota Corolla sedan will increase in pric...
What’s the first car that comes to mind when you think of a truly powerful electric supercar? Of course, the Tesla Model S Plaid with its 1,115 hp 3-motor powertrain, a maximum speed of 320 km/h and an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.99 seconds. But Tesla isn’t the only brand making powerful electric cars...
Everyone knows what an electric vehicle (EV) or electric vehicle (EV) is? Just in case, remember that this is a vehicle that is propelled by an electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries or other electrical energy (electricity) storage devices. This is a classic definition of electric vehicles, which hav...
A hybrid modification of the Honda Civic e: HEV, designed specifically for the European market, was introduced in the spring of 2022 as part of the release of the 11th generation Honda Civic. The release of the e: HEV means that the electrification of Honda’s European model range is complete. We have mentioned earlie...
