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Israel Tightens Car Import Rules, Ending Simplified Scheme for Passenger Vehicles
Israel's Ministry of Transport will end the "small series" import scheme for passenger cars in 2027, impacting independent importers and potentially reducing vehicle variety and price competition. The simplified import process, previously used for electric vehicles, will be restricted to light commercial vehicles only.
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- 01Israel will ban simplified "small series" car imports for passenger vehicles starting in 2027.
- 02The change aims to consolidate the market around larger dealers with direct factory certification.
- 03Independent and parallel importers, especially of Asian electric cars, will be most affected.
- 04The simplified import scheme will continue only for light commercial vehicles.
- 05Daytime headlight use on intercity roads is mandatory until March 2027.
- 06The new rules are expected to reduce car model variety and price competition.
Separately, a regulation requiring daytime headlights on intercity roads is in effect until March 2027 to enhance safety.
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