February 2021 Australian new vehicle sales (VFACTS)Mike Costello Private sales skyrocket, Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger dominate again, surprise packet MG leapt into the top 10 brands, and Honda plummeted. 6 months agoComments
US Government pushes to improve semiconductor supplyZak Adkins Carmakers are battling a crippling shortage of semiconductor chips worldwide. In the USA, President Joe Biden is pushing to up production.6 months agoComments
Private 4x4 ute sales boom in January (VFACTS)Mike Costello Whether they're workhorses or weekend warriors, 4x4 pickups flew off dealer lots in record January numbers in 2021.7 months agoComments
January 2021 Australian new vehicle sales (VFACTS)Mike Costello Private buyers drove a new car sales uptick in January 2021, despite many brands battling stock shortfalls. 7 months agoComments
VFACTS: Australia's new car sales grew big in DecemberMike Costello The market grows for two months in succession, as a strong December gives grounds for optimism. 8 months agoComments
New car sales expected to bounce back in 2021Scott Collie After a tough 2020 on the back of COVID-19, the Australian car industry is expecting sales to bounce back strongly in 2021. 8 months agoComments
VFACTS: Australia's new vehicle sales at their lowest since 2003Mike Costello Sales recoveries in the final quarter weren't enough to stop 2020 being the worst year for new vehicle sales in Australia since 2003. Toyota was dominant, the Chinese brands are booming, and utes topped the charts once again. 8 months agoComments
VFACTS: Mapping Toyota Australia's sales dominanceScott Collie Toyota has once again dominated the Australian new car sales charts. Here is how it did it. 8 months agoComments
Used car prices stabilise after wild 2020Scott Collie Australia's used-car prices have soared in 2020 on the back of slow new-car sales due to COVID-19. But there are signs things are starting to slow. 9 months agoComments
War of words erupts between car brands and dealers, government enrages bothMike Costello Australia's car manufacturer peak body accuses government of pandering to dealers. The dealer peak body retorts that the government's position is a kick in the guts to its members. What exactly is going on? 9 months agoComments
Toyota LandCruiser, Prado lead pack as large 4x4 sales boomMike Costello Are more people buying big 4x4s for family getaways, since COVID-19 has done away with international travel for a bit? Potentially, if the sales figures tell us anything... 9 months agoComments
VFACTS: November 2020 sales results are in, and it's good news across the boardMike Costello After a shocking, COVID-stricken 2020, sales are on the uptick. It's been more than two and a half years since we've seen a month of positive results like November. No brand did better than Toyota, with four of the top-five sellers.9 months agoComments
