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. 2 weeks agoComments
VFACTS: Skoda starts 2021 with monthly sales recordJames Wong A slew of new releases has seen Skoda post growth of nearly 67 per cent in January with 901 sales, with more new models in the pipeline.2 weeks agoComments
VFACTS: MG knocking on the door of Top 10James Wong MG Motor continued its upward sales climb in January, growing by a massive 162 per cent to be within reach of Australia's Top 10 car brands.2 weeks 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. 1 month agoComments
VFACTS: Electrified vehicle sales up in 2020, hybrid SUV sales soarWilliam Stopford While petrol and diesel sales were down almost entirely across the board, Australians bought more hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles in 2020 than the year before. 1 month 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. 1 month agoComments
MG ZS storms to small SUV sales podium in NovemberJames Wong The budget-friendly MG ZS line-up had a record month in November, placing third in the fastest-growing new vehicle segment for the first time.2 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.2 months agoComments
Australians buying more hybrids, PHEVs and EVs despite a shrinking marketMike Costello Vehicles with varying degrees of electrification are all gaining market share – though there's a long way to go if Australia is to match Europe or China for green-vehicle sales3 months agoComments
Victoria excluded, Australia's new car sales grew 10 per cent in OctoberMike Costello Showrooms were closed in Melbourne for most of October for public health reasons, but if you take out the state of Victoria, the rest of Australia had a pretty positive October in new-car sales terms. It bodes well for the rest of 2020. 3 months agoComments
VFACTS: Small SUV sales overtake Small Passenger cars in OctoberJames Wong October was a month of rebound for the Australian new car market, with compact crossovers and SUVs accounting for more sales than small passenger cars.3 months agoComments
VFACTS: October 2020 new car sales results are in, and signs are goodMike Costello Australia's new car market showing signs of recovery. SUVs take half the market total, while HiLux and Ranger top the charts. And watch out establishment, Chinese brands are booming. 3 months agoComments