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Auto Chen Takes Over Chinese Car Brand Forthing Import License from UMI in Israel
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First reported by Globes · 4 hours ago
What happened
The Chinese car brand Forthing's import license in Israel is moving from UMI to Auto Chen after poor sales. Auto Chen plans to expand the brand's lineup and introduce hybrids. This change reflects challenges faced by several Chinese car brands in Israel's evolving market.
- 01Forthing's Israeli import license shifts from UMI to Auto Chen due to zero sales this year.
- 02Forthing initially entered Israel backed by Dongfeng but failed to gain market traction.
- 03Auto Chen will expand Forthing's models and add hybrid vehicles.
- 04UMI previously planned to import Hanteng, which never launched in Israel.
- 05Auto Chen's portfolio includes struggling Chinese brands like AIWAYS and NETA.
- 06The move reflects a broader trend of Chinese brands struggling and changing importers in Israel.
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