Mike Costello
VFACTS: April 2023 car sales headlined by EV growth, Toyota slump
Electric vehicles hit 8.0 per cent share as both Teslas make the top 10, while market-leader Toyota continues to struggle with deliveries.
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Mike Costello
How much have small SUV sales grown in 10 years?
Small SUV sales and share nearly tripled in Australia over the past decade, while the field of nameplates to choose from more than doubled.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
VFACTS: Luxury car sales a mixed bag in Q1 2023
Australian luxury car sales over the first quarter of 2023 declined incrementally as ongoing supply issues persist.
3 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
The best-selling utes and ute-based SUVs in Australia
The first quarter of 2023 showed promising results for the Ford Ranger, which comfortably took the top spot on the ute sales charts.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Kia is still outselling Hyundai in Australia
After finally pushing past Hyundai in 2022, Kia continued to lead its corporate cousin in the first three months of 2023.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
VFACTS: March 2023 new car sales decline as shortages linger
How did the new car market fare in March, and what are some of the emerging trends, success stories, and issues to watch?
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Medium SUV sales growth tracked, top sellers over a decade
Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 are the sales kings over the past decade, while the BMW X3 and X4 twins took the luxury title.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
The rise of 4x4 utes in Australia: Sales tracked from 2013 to 2022
Aussies purchased 1.6 million 4x4 utes in the past decade, with their market share growing 50 per cent between 2013 and 2022. More here.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Sales collapse tracked: Where did all the cheap small cars go?
Over the past decade the sales and market share of Micro and Light Cars has collapsed, as has the choice in models. Here we look at the data.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Australia's EV market by brand, region and buyer type
A report into Australia's nascent EV market shows dominance of private buyers and Chinese factories. And check out the ACT's uptake...
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Which brands have gained and lost the most share since 2013?
A snapshot looking at which brands gained or lost the most sales and market share, comparing 2013 and 2022.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Where's your car from? China overtakes Korea in 2023
There's been a change on the podium when it comes to Australia's leading sources of new cars so far in 2023.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
How small car sales have collapsed over the past decade
Ten years ago, Australians loved their small hatchbacks and sedans. But sales have fallen of a cliff, as this story shows.
3 Years Ago
James Wong
Toyota confirms supply challenges and new car delays to continue
Toyota isn't losing market leadership any time soon, but it's still battling supply shortages that will stay until the second half of the year.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Electric vehicles outsold hybrids in February
Electric vehicles were more popular with Australians in February than hybrids, though supply issues helped tip the scales.
3 Years Ago
Scott Collie
February VFACTS: Growth continues, EVs overtake hybrids
The Ford Ranger retained its crown as Australia's best-selling new car in February, as sales grew compared to 2022.
3 Years Ago