Maruti eyeing Israel for expansion

Maruti Udyog, India's top car maker, is eyeing the Israeli market as it mulls expansion plans.

Dan Gafni, CEO of Automotive Equipment and Vehicles (Machshirei Tnua), the importers of Suzuki vehicles, told daily Ha'aretz that they are involved in the plan and considering to import the cars.

Maruti Suzuki had recently announced plans to expand operations and export cars to Europe by 2009.