In January-May 2011, Hyundai delivered 13,129 cars, 14.5% more than in the corresponding months of 2010. According to industry sources 100,975 new vehicles were delivered in January-May
Hyundai has consolidated its position during the first quarter of 2011 as Israel's best-selling motor vehicle brand.
According to industry sources 100,975 new vehicles were delivered in January-May, 22% more than in the parallel months.
In January-May 2011, Hyundai delivered 13,129 cars, 14.5% more than in the corresponding months of 2010.
Mazda delivered 11,454 cars - 15% fewer than in the corresponding period.
Toyota is in third place, with 9,117 deliveries in January-May, up 15%.
Chevrolet is in fourth place, with 6,455 deliveries, up 51%.
Kia Motors rose to fifth place with 6,305 deliveries, up 105%.
Volkswagen is in sixth place with 5,433 deliveries, up 44%.
Industry sources attribute the outstanding increase in deliveries to large quantities of cars purchases by car leasing and rental companies, including for private leasing through aggressive marketing campaigns at large discounts. In addition, there is strong customer flow for new cars, especially for small and inexpensive cars.
Hyundai is Israel's most popular car followed by Mazda and Toyota
In January-May 2011, Hyundai delivered 13,129 cars, 14.5% more than in the corresponding months of 2010. According to industry sources 100,975 new vehicles were delivered in January-May
05.06.11 / 00:00
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