July car sales jumped 42% compared to July 2008

31,069 cars and 2,649 trucks were imported in July which was the first month this year that showed an increase of vehicle imports compared to last year
 
Israel Tax Authority reported last week that the total value of all automotive imports in July (cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors and spare parts) was US$589 million, up more than 42% compared to July 2008 - and 78% higher than June of this year.
 
The Tax Authority noted that it raised NIS 1.5 billion in taxes on vehicle imported in July, 78% higher than in July 2008 and up 86% from June 09.
 
Israel Tax Authority added that 31,069 cars and 2,649 trucks were imported in July which was the first month this year that showed an increase of vehicle imports compared to last year.