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Israel to Restrict 'Small Series' Car Imports Starting 2027
Starting in 2027, Israel's Ministry of Transport will restrict "small series" car imports to light commercial vehicles only, ending an eight-year loophole for importers, particularly of Chinese brands.
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- 01Israel will limit "small series" car imports to commercial vehicles from 2027.
- 02The change ends an eight-year import privilege, mainly benefiting Chinese carmakers.
- 03The "small series" exception allowed non-compliant cars into Israel in limited numbers.
- 04This loophole was used to boost electric vehicle imports, including older models.
- 05Passenger cars not meeting full European standards will likely be removed from dealerships.
This change will likely remove non-compliant passenger cars, including older electric models, from the market unless manufacturers meet full European standards. Commercial electric vehicles will continue to be supported under the new regulations.
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