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Chery Motors Group Dominates Israeli Car Market with 43% Chinese Vehicle Share
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First reported by Calcalist · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
Chery Motors Group has rapidly captured over half of Israel's Chinese car market, representing nearly a quarter of all new car sales in early 2026. Leveraging affordable plug-in hybrids and government support, Chery is expanding aggressively with new brands despite some market restrictions.
- 01Chinese vehicles make up 43% of new car sales in Israel in early 2026.
- 02Chery Motors Group controls 51.4% of the Chinese vehicle market in Israel.
- 03Chery's brands Jacco, Omoda, and Chery hold nearly a quarter of Israel's total car market share.
- 04Chery achieved rapid market penetration in under three years, unlike Korean brands that took decades.
- 05Chinese government support and competitive pricing underpin Chery's success in Israel.
- 06Chery plans to expand further with new brands ICAR and LEPAS despite security fleet tender bans.
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