The SEAT Arona is a subcompact front-wheel drive SUV, produced since 2017. In fact, it is a raised version of the Ibiza hatchback, also based on the famous MQB A0 platform, which implies only front-wheel drive. In the spring of 2021, both vehicles were restyled. Their exterior has hardly changed, but the interio... Read more
As spring blossoms, Dacia unveils the exciting new Extreme edition, making its appearance across the Dacia Duster crossover, Sandero Stepway hatchback, and Jogger station wagon lineups. The Dacia Spring electric crossover already has its own "extreme" version. Tailored for off-road aficionados, the Extreme editio... Read more
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... Read more
The price increase in 2023 will touch almost all the most popular models of Kia presented in Israel: the Kia Picanto will rise in price by 4,000 shekels, the Kia Sportage plug-in hybrid SUV will become 11,000 shekels more expensive, the Kia Niro Plus EV will rise in price by 10,000 shekels, and all other models wil... Read more
The price list for Skoda cars in Israel has been updated. In 2023, there will be a significant increase in the price of electric and plug-in hybrid models, by more than 20,000 shekels. This is an expected situation due to the tax increase on plug-in hybrid models from 40% to 50% and the reduction of the maximu... Read more
Knowledge of the past and its analysis help to look confidently into the future. Even though the Israeli automotive market ended 2022 with a 7.8% drop in new car shipments, the share of electric vehicles in total sales exceeded 10% for the first time. We hope that this positive trend will continue in 2023. Rememberin... Read more
The Hyundai Kona EV, officially unveiled in February 2018, became the second battery electric vehicle mass produced by Hyundai after the Hyundai Ioniq hatchback. Already in 2019, the Kona gasoline and electric versions won the prestigious local competition North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year in th... Read more
The Chery FX is a compact coupe-like SUV introduced as the Omoda 5 at the fall 2021. In China, sales began in early summer 2022, and it is already reported that Carso Motors has started importing this model to Israel. Our market offers a single front-wheel-drive version with a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine paired wit... Read more
The Opel Mokka is a compact 5-door 5-seater SUV produced since 2012. After the transition of Opel from GM to the PSA Group, the new Opel Mokka was actually reborn. Released in 2020, the second generation SUV turned out to be eye-catching, stylish, modern, and also electric. In Europe, prices for the entry-leve... Read more
The Seres 3 EV is a compact all-electric SUV launched in 2022. Talkar, known as an importer of Kia cars, announced the beginning of sales of the Seres 3 EV in Israel. The cost starts from 142,960 shekels (including the registration fee). At the same time, the manufacture provides an 8-year warranty for the powertrai... Read more
Israeli buyers can currently purchase a new Renault Kadjar with a 1.5-liter turbocharged diesel engine with an output of 116 hp, coupled with a 7-speed dual-clutch EDC robotic gearbox. In 2021, the compact SUV costs about 152,111 shekels (including a vehicle registration fee). It is quite handy, comfortable and ver... Read more