New Car Sales Figures (VFACTS)
Australia’s new car sales fell in February, but PHEVs and hybrids shine on
New vehicle sales in Australia dipped again in February, with the FCAI reporting a 9.6% drop compared to the same month last year. Battery EVs are down, while PHEVs and hybrids are growing in popularity.
Australia’s top 20 best-selling cars in 2024
The Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux continue to dominate the Aussie car market, but what else is going on? Here are the top sellers.
VFACTS November 2024: New vehicle sales decline, FCAI downplays EV growth
Australian car sales dropped 11.6% in November 2024, with hybrids gaining traction while EVs struggle to make inroads – according to the FCAI.
Australian EV market cracks 100,000 sales. Or does it?
Australia’s EV sales in 2024, including plug-in hybrid vehicles, have exceeded 100,000 units. We take a look at the breakdown of those numbers.
Sales of hybrid vehicles are up 88% – is it time to trade-in your petrol car?
Australians shy away from petrol power, with hybrid sales booming
Australia’s most popular SUVs: Top-selling models by size
These are the top-selling SUVs in Australia right now
Ram Australia delivers its 30,000th pick-up
A production milestone reached as RAM faces increased competition from rivals in a segment expected to double in size in 2024.
VFACTS March 2024: Ford Ranger stays strong, RAV4 climbing
Another record month as the new car market has its all-time best first quarter result, Tesla Model Y sales double
Are EVs finally mainstream in Australia?
After a record year of EV sales in Australia helped by greater choice and more affordable options, are buyers embracing electric cars?
VFACTS February 2024: Nissan, Tesla sales up in another record breaking month
Australia’s new-car market has beaten its February record in another strong month as Nissan and Tesla re-enter the top 10
It’s 2024, how many cars are there in the world?
Ever wondered how many cars currently exist in the world and where most of them are? Wonder no more
VFACTS January 2024: 8yr-old ‘dead car’ outsells some brand-new models
Nearly eight years after it was discontinued, six examples of the Dodge Journey SUV were sold in Australia in January 2024
VFACTS January 2024: Record-breaking start, but turbulent times predicted
Ford Ranger remains on top in a record-breaking January as new-car sales kick off for 2024, but tougher times are predicted in future months with demand expected to weaken
Used car sales results for 2023 show falling prices, strong demand and more options
You might’ve taken a bath if you’d bought a used car just a couple of years ago, but improved supply in the new-car market is seeing prices and availability getting better in the used market
These were Australia’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023
It’s no surprise that Australians love the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, but rising EV demand and supply constraints wrote an interesting tale for the nation’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023
Australian new-car imports: China overtakes Korea
The remarkable rise of Chinese-built cars continues, courtesy of MG, GWM, LDV … though also Tesla and Volvo
Australia’s most popular electric cars in 2023
The results are in: Australians purchased more EVs than ever in 2023 and Tesla ruled the roost
Australia’s most popular electric cars in January 2024
Here are the electric cars that are racking up the most deliveries in Australia
Hot hatches are dead in Australia? Not so fast…
Although some iconic models have left the market, the cultishly followed hot-hatch segment remains strong
Toyota expects its sales to grow in 2024, but Australian new-car market to shrink
Australia’s number-one car brand estimates it’ll sell more vehicles in 2024, but the overall market will contract from last year
The brands that set Australian sales records in 2023
A record-setting new car market saw various brands smash previous results as the battle for Australian car buyers reached new levels
Subaru BRZ confirmed as Australia’s best-selling sports car, overtaking Mustang
Japanese coupe has now officially ended Ford Mustang’s seven-year run as country’s most popular sports car
VFACTS December 2023: Australian new-car sales record broken
More cars than ever were sold in 2023 following a record-breaking second half, as a December upset saw the Ford Ranger beat the Toyota HiLux to become the nation’s top-selling vehicle
Hyundai Australia celebrates two million sales
The Korean carmaker reaches milestone after 37 years in Australia.