According to a report by the Israel Motor Vehicles Importers Association, based on importers’ reports 96,739 new motor vehicles were delivered in Israel in January-May 2008, 34% more compared to the corresponding period of 2007.
The report noted that 78,521 new cars were delivered in January-May 2008, 30% more than in the corresponding period last year.
Mazda, again, had the most deliveries, with 17,057 deliveries in January-May, a 58% increase over the corresponding period last year.
Toyota was in second place with 10,333 deliveries in January-May, an increase of 15%.
Hyundai came third with 10,206 deliveries in January-May, an increase of 11%.
Chevrolet was in fourth place with 7,128 deliveries, a 79% increase, and Honda in fifth place, with 6,765 deliveries, 74% more than in the corresponding period last year.
Car deliveries up
According to a report by the Israel Motor Vehicles Importers Association, based on importers’ reports 96,739 new motor vehicles were delivered in Israel in January-May 2008, 34% more compared to the corresponding period of 2007
09.06.08 / 00:00
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