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.
6 Months Ago
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.
6 Months Ago
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.
6 Months Ago
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.
6 Months Ago
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.
6 Months Ago
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.
6 Months Ago
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...
6 Months Ago
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.
6 Months Ago
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.
6 Months Ago
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.
6 Months Ago
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.
7 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.
7 Months Ago
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.
7 Months Ago
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.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
VFACTS October 2025 new car sales: Chinese brands, hybrids continue to grow
Chinese brands and market leader Toyota had a strong October, though there were some significant declines posted by other major players.
8 Months Ago
James Wong
BYD aiming for top-three Australian market ranking next year
A slew of new models and strong sales momentum has BYD's local operating chief eyeing an Australian sales podium in the next 12-18 months.
9 Months Ago