Automotive Industries

The Automotive Industries Ltd.. (Hebrew תעשיות רכב בע"מ ) is an Israeli automobile manufacturers. Founded in 1966 by Joe Buxenbaum, owner of Automotive Equipment Ltd.. , and has its headquarters in Nazareth Illit.

The company specializes in the production of partially armored military vehicles with all-wheel drive. The main customers are the Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli police.

Models

• Willys MB (1966-1983; SUV under license from the Willys MB)
• AIL Abir (since 1966; trucks )
• AIL Storm (since 1987; SUV under license from the Jeep Wrangler )
• HMMWV (mounting only )
• AIL Desert Raider ( 1998-2010; luftverlastbarer high speed buggy for desert operations )

AIL Storm with M40 gun

AIL Storm the Israeli Border Police

Sales markets

• Israel Israel
• Colombia Colombia (Model AIL Abir )
• United States United States ( about AM General Corporation )

Sources and links

• Website of Automotive Industries Limited ( English)