CHERY

Samelet to market Chinese Chery models in Switzerland

Another Israeli importer receives a major European franchise and strengthens ties with a Chinese automaker already represented in Israel by rivals. Samelet already operates in Greece and Romania.

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Samelet showroom.
Chery Tiggo 7 Hybrid.

Against the Corolla Cross and Kona: Chery Tiggo 7 gets a cheaper hybrid version

The Chinese crossover receives a third powertrain option - a conventional hybrid without plug-in charging, priced NIS 10,000 lower than the popular plug-in hybrid version in Israel.

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JAECOO 5 climbs for the first time to fifth place, with electric, hybrid, and gasoline models.

Chery Group tops car sales in Israel, Hyundai-Kia follows closely

Chinese brands gain a 40% share in Israel. Toyota leads via parallel imports, JAECOO closes in, with a tight race for the country’s best-selling model.

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Nice design, noticeable mostly only because we’re already used to seeing the electric and gasoline versions on the roads

Chery FX Hybrid NIS 20,000 cheaper than competitors. What's the catch?

Hybrids are set to be 2026's hit, offering low fuel use without plug-in charging. Chery launches a third FX version after gasoline and electric models - likely the best, but with some compromises.

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