Chery

Carasso Motors' freesbe brand achieves a record-breaking launch for Chery in Austria, with 882 vehicles on the road since June 2026 and robust monthly growth.

Hertz Israel internal memos reveal widespread reliability issues and lengthy repair delays for Chinese-made Chery vehicles, marking the second major leasing dispute in months.

Israeli importer Samlet has secured the franchise for Chery's iCAR brand, with the V27 model expected by late 2026. The launch intensifies Chery's expansion in Israel alongside Omoda and Jaecoo, raising questions about pricing strategies and the capacity of service networks to handle complex Chinese hybrid systems.

Budget sent a message to customers warning of service and supply issues with Chery vehicles imported by Frisbee. Following a Calcalist inquiry, the leasing company announced that joint efforts have led to significant improvements.

Parallel to the meeting between Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Sabah, three more matches were held this Wednesday as part of the Champions League qualifying playoff round. Celtic and Bodo/Glimt took a significant step toward the goal, and an Israeli Premier League ex-player provided an assist.

An investigation by Yitzhak Lampert, citing international sources including Bloomberg, raises questions about the Chinese automotive group Chery's activities in Iran while its brands hold a significant share of the Israeli market. The group operates in Israel through several brands, including Chery, Jaecoo, and Omoda.

Chery is launching its youngest brand in Israel, starting with the stylish L8 SUV based on the familiar Tiggo 8. We put it to the test to see how it measures up.

Globes has learned that Chery recently rented offices in Holon and is expected to begin local operations later this year. Simultaneously, the SAIC group, represented in Israel by the Lubinski group, importer of MG, is also preparing to reopen its permanent representative office in Israel after about five years.

Chinese car manufacturers BYD and Chery have secured spots in the global top ten, according to CPCA data. In the first half of 2026, China's vehicle exports surged by 65% as brands shift focus to international markets.

The Carasso Group ("Freesbe") has begun importing vehicles from the new Chinese brand LEPAS. Despite being marketed as an independent entity, LEPAS is part of the Chery concern, which currently holds a 22% share of the Israeli automotive market.

Carasso Group, the importer of Chery in Israel, is expanding its portfolio. The company has registered the flagship LEPAS 8L SUV with the Ministry of Transport, featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain.