A big city with its narrow streets and insufficient parking spaces makes you change your habits. Thus, you start appreciating your automatic transmission, learn how to use the Start-Stop system and start thinking about buying an electric car or at least a hybrid while being stuck in a traffic jam. And when yo...
The Spanish car-making company called SEAT or Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo (translated as ‘Spanish Car Society for Tourism’). It was founded in 1950 with the only purpose: to move the Spanish industry forward. SEAT brand comes from Barcelona. As Spanish people say, whatever SEAT has created is impresse...
The SEAT Ibiza is a subcompact hatchback produced by SEAT (Spain) since 1984. Until 1990, the car was produced by the company on its own, after which the Volkswagen Group acquired SEAT S.A. The name ‘Ibiza’ comes from the name of the Spanish resort island of Ibiza, and this is SEAT’s best-selling car. The officia...
The SEAT Ibiza is a subcompact five-door five-seat hatchback with a long history. In 2021, the Israeli market offers the fifth generation of this car in four trim levels with one engine, available with two boosting options....
The Hyundai Grandeur is a full-size luxury sedan that debuted in 1986. It is also known as the Hyundai Azera in many markets. For a long time, the car served as the flagship model of the Hyundai brand, having a huge impact on the entire range of passenger cars of the South Korean brand. But in the age of hatchback...
From 1985 to 2005, mid-size SUVs were produced under the Terrano name. The vehicle was available in the Japanese and European markets. Throughout 20 years of its existence, there were two generations. It had excellent cross-country ability and was popular with outdoor enthusiasts around the world. Starting from th...
The Opel Astra is an incredibly popular passenger car manufactured by Opel (Germany) from 1991 to the present. The list of possible names of this model includes but is not limited to Chevrolet Astra, Holden Astra, Opel Optima, Opel Kadett, Vauxhall Astra, and Opel Astra Classic. The car was produced by General Motor...
Toyota produces numerous models for a very specific US market. One of them is the Tacoma pickup, which debuted in 1995. Interestingly, the first generation vehicle was classified as a compact pickup. The second and third generations have grown to medium size. The model is produced in the USA and Mexico. In 2005, Moto...
The Renault Espace is a minivan manufactured by Renault (France) from 1984 to the present. The vehicle has gone through five generations. This is a real mastodon among minivans. However, the new Renault Espace is not officially available in Israel. It must be because minivans are becoming more extinct. But the Espac...
The Subaru Legacy is one of the long-lived models of the Japanese brand. Overall, Subaru has three veterans: Subaru Justy, Subaru Impreza and Subaru Legacy. Introduced back in 1984, the Subaru Justy subcompact hatchback is currently available as a minivan. The Subaru Impreza has been produced since 1992...
The BMW M3 is a high-tech sports version of the BMW 3 Series compact cars produced by BMW since 1986. The ‘M’ (Motorsport) models are distinguished by a more powerful engine, upgraded suspension, more aggressive and aerodynamic body kit, multiple interior and exterior accents. Originally coupes and convertibles...
The Toyota Avalon is a full-size sedan that has been mass-produced by Toyota since 1995. In early 2022, its production in the USA will be terminated due to low demand, which peaked during the COVID pandemic. In the meantime, the car is produced at Toyota’s US plant and sold in the US, Canada, the Middle East an...
The SsangYong Musso is a mid-size body-on-frame SUV or pickup manufactured in South Korea by SsangYong since 1993. ‘Musso’ means ‘rhino’ in Korean. The car is a fruit of collaboration between SsangYong and Daimler-Benz. Like other models of the brand from that era, the car’s design was styled by the most discusse...
The Audi S8 is a luxury sedan produced by Audi Sport GmbH, a division of Audi AG since 1996. The car was introduced a couple of years after the debut of the huge luxury A8 and is actually its sports version. Having combined respectability inherent with luxury cars and uncompromising nature of swift sports cars, th...
