The automotive sales industry has dropped down a gear from the January peak, but is still posting good results. 21,850 vehicles were delivered in Israel in February, 2.7% more than in February 2013.
55,480 new vehicles have been delivered so far this year, 15% more than in the corresponding period last year. Hyundai is the leading brand, with 7,035 deliveries, 24% more than in the corresponding period last year. Second is Toyota, with 5,852 deliveries, up 33.5%.
Kia places third, with 5,718 deliveries, up 24%. Mazda is fourth, with 5,557 deliveries, up 3.4%; Mitsubishi is fifth, with 3,982 deliveries, up 43%; and sixth is Skoda, with 3,308 deliveries, up 2.4%.
Israelis continue to rush to buy SUVs. 7,866 vehicles in this category were delivered in January-February this year, 34% more than in the corresponding period of 2013.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on March 2, 2015
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