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Mike Costello
Australia's three best-selling cars look different in 2023
We're used to HiLux and Ranger topping the charts, but for the first time at this point in a year another ute joins them on the podium.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Sales of Japanese cars in Australia hit a low point
Japan is still Australia's biggest source of cars, but the growth of China and production hiccups are changing the dynamic in 2023.
3 Years Ago
Scott Collie
The SUVs driving Volkswagen's strong 2023 sales
The T-Roc SUV is the best-selling Volkswagen in Australia, and enjoyed a record month in May 2023.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
VFACTS: Aussie car sales spike, best May result ever
It was a record May, with the HiLux, Ranger and Model Y topping the charts despite ongoing Toyota wait time woes.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Isuzu MU-X loosens Toyota stranglehold on large SUV sales
The Isuzu MU-X was the top-selling Large SUV for the second month in a row, with many carmakers struggling with supply chain challenges.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Electric car sales in Australia have tripled in 2023
EV market share hit 8.0 per cent in April, and year-to-date has increased three-fold. The next challenge is unlocking more supply...
3 Years Ago
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.
3 Years Ago
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