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Car Importer Carasso Motors Reports Sales and Profit Growth in First Half of 2026

Carasso Motors increased car sales by 36.2% in the first half of 2026, with a market share rise to 16.8% in Q2, despite challenges from the Iran conflict.

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  1. 01Carasso Motors sold 32,567 cars in H1 2026, a 36.2% increase year-over-year.
  2. 02Q2 sales rose 5.3% to 14,571 vehicles, with market share growing to 16.8%.
  3. 03Second quarter revenues held steady at about 2.1 billion shekels despite Iran conflict impacts.
  4. 04Leasing sector revenues grew 12.5% to 959.4 million shekels in the first half.
  5. 05Strategic investments included new showrooms, Chery brand launch in Europe, and mortgage expansion.
  6. 06A 180 million shekel dividend was approved, and import license for Chery extended to June 2030.

The company maintained stable revenues and expanded leasing and other sectors, approved a 180 million shekel dividend, and secured its import license for Chery vehicles through 2030.

Translated and summarized by baba from Maariv, the latest report. Read Maariv’s original

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