Hyundai overtakes Mazda as No. 1 car in Israel

In March 7,673 Mazdas were delivered, while 8,014 Hyundais were delivered. March was the best month ever for Israel's car importers, with more than 24,000 new cars delivered
 
 
Figures published last week by the Israeli car importers association show that total first-quarter sales came to 63,289 cars, an increase of 26% compared with the same period of 2010.
 
March 2011 was the best month ever for Israel's car importers, with more than 24,000 new cars delivered.
 
The report also noted that after more than 15 years, during which the most popular car among Israelis was the Mazda the latter lost its crown to Hyundai.
 
In March 7,673 Mazdas were delivered, while 8,014 Hyundais were delivered.Toyota sales rose 17% against the same period of 2010, rising to third place, while Kia deliveries doubled year over year, lifting it to fourth place.