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

Toyota Prado, HiLux outsell Ford rivals as BYD challenge fades

Toyota Prado, HiLux outsell Ford rivals as BYD challenge fades

Toyota's off-road icons reclaimed bragging rights in July as the Japanese brand pulled further away from Ford and BYD in Australia's sales race.

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.

8 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.

8 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.

8 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.

8 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.

8 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.

8 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.

8 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.

8 Months Ago

Australia's best-selling EVs in 2025 revealed

William Stopford

Australia's best-selling EVs in 2025 revealed

Tesla remained on top for electric vehicle sales in Australia in 2025, but it'll want to keep a close eye on BYD in 2026...

8 Months Ago

VFACTS: The brands with the biggest sales drops in Australia in 2025

Damion Smy

VFACTS: The brands with the biggest sales drops in Australia in 2025

The new-car market edged forward in 2025, but these brands recorded the biggest year-on-year sales declines.

8 Months Ago

VFACTS 2025: Another record year for new vehicle sales in Australia, but growth modest overall

William Stopford

VFACTS 2025: Another record year for new vehicle sales in Australia, but growth modest overall

Sales of new vehicles in Australia have grown for a third year in a row, though the market was only up by 0.3 per cent overall.

8 Months Ago

Tesla Australia sales slump in 2025, dragged down by Model 3

Alborz Fallah

Tesla Australia sales slump in 2025, dragged down by Model 3

Tesla Model Y sales may have increased slightly in 2025, but the brand's sales took a big hit thanks to a slumping Model 3.

8 Months Ago

Petrol and diesel lose out as electrified cars near 30 per cent of the new-car market

Alborz Fallah

Petrol and diesel lose out as electrified cars near 30 per cent of the new-car market

Petrol and diesel are losing share as electrified cars approach 30 per cent of Australia’s new-car market, even with Tesla sales falling.

9 Months Ago

James Wong

Kia won't hit its lofty sales target in 2025

Kia Australia concedes it won't hit its previously projected goal of 90,000 sales this year, though it should still post growth over 2024.

9 Months Ago

Honda Australia has bumper month as ‘building phase’ brings bounce back

Damion Smy

Honda Australia has bumper month as ‘building phase’ brings bounce back

Honda Australia’s road to recovery continues, having surpassed its 2024 sales tally with a month still to go in 2025.

9 Months Ago

VFACTS November 2025: Australian new car sales drop as major auto brands slump

William Stopford

VFACTS November 2025: Australian new car sales drop as major auto brands slump

The overall new-car market in Australia was down slightly on last November, with many brands posting double-digit sales declines.

9 Months Ago