Import of motor vehicles to Israel up 26% in May
17.06.13
Import of motor vehicles to Israel up 26% in May
Tax Authority noted that the relatively sharp increase in motor vehicle import during May was due to the expected increase in VAT to 18% in June
‘Better Place’ electric car, files to liquidate
30.05.13
‘Better Place’ electric car, files to liquidate
Better Place developed a system where electric-car owners could drive their vehicles into a network of stations around Israel and replace the car's battery with a new one
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09.04.13
Israel reopens Gaza commercial crossings after week of closure
The crossings were closed due to rocket firing during President Obama's visit to Israel
Geneva Auto Show 2013: Chinese-Israeli carmaker made its global Qoros debut
08.03.13
Geneva Auto Show 2013: Chinese-Israeli carmaker made its global Qoros debut
Qoros Auto Co, a Chinese-Israeli carmaker, an all-new car maker, made its Geneva Motor Show debut with the unveiling of a new sedan and two concept cars.
Renault Twizy to participate in a trial for environmentally friendly urban transport in Israel
28.01.13
Renault Twizy to participate in a trial for environmentally friendly urban transport in Israel
The Israeli government decided recently to establish new standards and service for L category cars
Calls for opening northern West Bank crossing for containers movement
20.01.13
Calls for opening northern West Bank crossing for containers movement
Israeli and Palestinians discussed opening of a short and fast track for containers, moving from the port of Haifa to the northern part of the West Bank
Israel raises speed limits
05.01.13
Israel raises speed limits
The new speed limits were determined following two years of study by a committee of experts on traffic patterns, finance, and traffic safety
Minister of Transport Katz: Traffic deaths down to 50-year low
05.01.13
Minister of Transport Katz: Traffic deaths down to 50-year low
287 people were killed in traffic accidents in 2012, 25% fewer than in 2011.