New Car Sales Figures (VFACTS)
MG Australia storms past 5000 units as ZS and MG3 hit Top 10
The MG ZS compact SUV is now the fifth most popular vehicle in Australia as the Chinese brand registers a record month. Compatriot brand GWM also among Top 10 brands.
What does Labor’s budget mean for motorists?
The Albanese Government has released the 2022-23 budget with investments to decarbonise the fleet, infrastructure improvements, and local manufacturing
Cupra offers finance deal on Leon and Ateca
Follows Leon and Formentor plug-in hybrids proving popular in brand’s first drop
Tesla Model Y best-selling SUV as it beats RAV4 and CX-5
Tesla’s electric SUV was outsold only by the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger in September
VFACTS September 2022: Supply boost gives car brands bumper month – with Tesla Model Y nabbing a top 10 spot
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far
VFACTS August 2022: Brighter skies emerge for new car sales
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far
VFACTS August 2022: Tesla sales drive record month for EVs in Australia
Four out of five EV sales last month were a Tesla as US company benefits from a fresh shipment of the Model 3 and Model Y
Lexus records hybrid and electric sales growth in Australia
The brand’s electrified options have accounted for nearly half of its sales in Australia to July 31, a significant jump from the same time last year
VFACTS July 2022: Market up, Toyota dominates with strong HiLux and RAV4 sales
The Australian new car market has recovered from a rough June, but it’s not clear sailing yet
Australia’s best-selling cars, SUVs and utes in 2022
With six months down and another six to go, we take a look at which models are leading their respective sales races
VFACTS June 2022: New-car sales drop to lowest point in over a decade, Toyota remains on top
A tough June for carmakers has resulted in the lowest sales figures since 2011
What were the top 10 best-selling models worldwide in 2021?
Japanese marques took eight of the top 10 spots
Skoda’s potential 15,000 sales thwarted by 2022 supply crisis
The Czech brand’s performance has suffered heavily during the last two years
Honda Australia sales rebound to pre-agency model levels
It’s taken less than a year for Honda’s local sales to surpass last year’s numbers
Kia Stinger hits record sales
Rumours the Stinger is on borrowed time are not being backed up by strong local sales
VFACTS May 2022: New car sales labour towards one million
Australia’s new-car market posted a small year-on-year swing towards negative growth in May’s election month, with continuing gains for ‘green’ cars and an even greater majority for the Toyota party
Polestar 2 beats Tesla Model 3 in April sales race
While Tesla’s Model 3 may have been on sale in Australia longer, it’s now got some stiff competition in the market
VFACTS April 2022: New car sales slump as supply chains break
The new car market is recording higher sales than pre-pandemic levels, but last year’s April hasn’t been beaten
Russia to drop emissions laws as car sales plummet
Emissions laws in Russia look to have been thrown out the window in the name of economic prosperity amidst the fallout over its invasion of Ukraine
VFACTS March 2022: Tesla beats mainstream carmakers in monthly sales race
Tesla’s inclusion in VFACTs sales figures provides a clearer picture of where the American carmaker sits alongside its established rivals in Australia
VFACTS March 2022: New car sales return to form as Tesla reports figures
Despite supply chain issues, the industry has recorded its strongest March sales since 2018
Toyota and Honda post strong production numbers while Nissan and Subaru struggle
Tough months are still to come for manufacturers worldwide
Australian east coast floods to compound new car delays, price hikes
Supply chains will be under even more strain as demand is tipped to soar
Honda Civic sales drop by 80 per cent in Australia
From 11 variants to just one – Honda’s new Civic strategy is down on numbers, but above its targets