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Review and analyse VFACTS vehicle sales data from across the Australian car market.

VFACTS March 2026: Market down but EV sales jump, Kia and BYD enter top three

VFACTS March 2026: Market down but EV sales jump, Kia and BYD enter top three

Electric vehicle sales, like fuel prices, surged in Australia in March, powering BYD to a top-three finish.

VFACTS February 2026: Sales of EVs, Chinese cars up in slow Australian new-car market

William Stopford

VFACTS February 2026: Sales of EVs, Chinese cars up in slow Australian new-car market

For the first time, China was the greatest source of new vehicles in Australia as the likes of BYD, GWM and Chery posted increases last month.

1 Month Ago

Hyundai wants to beat Kia in the Australian sales race

James Wong

Hyundai wants to beat Kia in the Australian sales race

Family rivalry? Hyundai's local operating boss says he wants "to beat everyone" on the sales charts, including sister brand Kia.

2 Months Ago

VFACTS January 2026: Australia's new-vehicle market up... just

William Stopford

VFACTS January 2026: Australia's new-vehicle market up... just

The Australian new-car market was up only incrementally in January, held back by drops from top-selling brands like Toyota, Mazda and Ford.

2 Months Ago

Who bought electrified cars in 2025, and who stuck with petrol and diesel?

Alborz Fallah

Who bought electrified cars in 2025, and who stuck with petrol and diesel?

EVs and PHEVs are growing in popularity in Australia, and much of this growth is being driven by private buyers and not fleets.

3 Months Ago

Australia's best-selling vehicles in 2025 by state and territory

William Stopford

Australia's best-selling vehicles in 2025 by state and territory

There's more car-buying diversity among Australia's states and territories than you may think, with Tasmania mad for Subarus and Toyota dominating the NT.

3 Months Ago

Australia's best sellers among private buyers in 2025: RAV4, Model Y, Shark beat Ranger, HiLux

William Stopford

Australia's best sellers among private buyers in 2025: RAV4, Model Y, Shark beat Ranger, HiLux

More BYD Shark 6 utes reached private buyers in 2025 than HiLuxes or Rangers, while the Toyota RAV4 was the best-selling vehicle among private buyers.

3 Months Ago

VFACTS December 2025: Strong finish for another record year of new vehicle sales

William Stopford

VFACTS December 2025: Strong finish for another record year of new vehicle sales

Strong fleet sales helped boost the market in the last month of 2025, though market leader Toyota was down slightly.

3 Months Ago

Holden Commodore to Ford Ranger – Australia’s best-sellers over the years

Alborz Fallah

Holden Commodore to Ford Ranger – Australia’s best-sellers over the years

Australia's most popular new models have changed a lot over the past few decades, including three vehicles since 2015 and five since 1998.

3 Months Ago

SUVs versus cars: The rise and fall of Australia's most popular new vehicle types over the past decade

Alborz Fallah

SUVs versus cars: The rise and fall of Australia's most popular new vehicle types over the past decade

We track the declining popularity of passenger cars and the rise of SUVs in the Australian auto market between 2015 and 2025.

3 Months Ago

Big auto brands are losing share as Australia's new-car market fragments

Alborz Fallah

Big auto brands are losing share as Australia's new-car market fragments

Nearly one in three new vehicles sold last year came from outside the 10 biggest brands, up from one in four back in 2015.

3 Months Ago

Australia's best-selling rental cars in 2025 revealed

William Stopford

Australia's best-selling rental cars in 2025 revealed

The Toyota RAV4 was not only Australia's best-selling SUV in 2025, it was also the best-seller among rental companies... but the Nissan X-Trail wasn't far behind.

3 Months Ago

Australia's best-selling hybrids in 2025 revealed

William Stopford

Australia's best-selling hybrids in 2025 revealed

Sales of new hybrid vehicles increased again in 2025, but while Toyota remained the top hybrid brand, it only grew its sales modestly.

3 Months Ago

How China has grown to become Australia’s second-largest source of new vehicles

Alborz Fallah

How China has grown to become Australia’s second-largest source of new vehicles

2025 saw China overtake Thailand as Australia's second largest supplier of new vehicles, though Japan remained on top.

3 Months Ago

The auto brands that grew the most in Australia in 2025

William Stopford

The auto brands that grew the most in Australia in 2025

These 10 brands, ranging from cheap and cheerful to posh luxury, all significantly outpaced a market that was up by just 0.3 per cent in 2025.

3 Months Ago

Flatlining sales hide widespread industry pressure

Ben Zachariah

Flatlining sales hide widespread industry pressure

The majority of auto brands in Australia experienced declining sales in 2025, yet the total number of new cars sold remained about the same.

3 Months Ago

VFACTS: The models with the biggest sales drops in 2025

Damion Smy

VFACTS: The models with the biggest sales drops in 2025

There were plenty of winners in 2025, but here are the models that suffered the biggest percentage drops in sales in Australia.

3 Months Ago