New Car Sales Figures (VFACTS)
VFACTS October 2026: Toyota HiLux beats the Ford Ranger to title of Australia’s favourite car as petrol sales take a hammering
The VFACTS October new-car sales figures are great news for Toyota, which also tops the list of best-selling brands, with MG also climbing up the ladder.
Tesla sales surge 342 per cent year-on-year as EV demand grows
Tesla and Polestar have recorded a sharp increase in Australian deliveries according to the October 2026 sales report from the Electric Vehicle Council.
How Geely increased its Australian sales by 640 per cent in one year
Geely now features in Australia’s top 10 car brands, with all its models recording more than 1200 sales in September.
Revealed: The VFACTS figures that show just how startling Australia’s switch to EVs has become
Electric vehicle sales have more than doubled their market share in 12 months, as petrol and diesel sales continue to tumble.
VFACTS September 2026: Ford Ranger’s stunning turnaround takes it back to No.1 as the EV tide shows no signs of slowing
VFACTS September figures show Australia’s new-car market had 108,778 sales in September, up 0.9 per cent from the same month last year.
Tesla sales surge in September as Model Y drives Australian EV growth
Tesla and Polestar deliveries jumped almost 20 per cent in September, with Model Y sales helping push their combined 2026 tally beyond 43,000.
EVs just out-sold petrol, diesel and hybrid cars in Australia for the first time. Here’s why the shift is anything but a flash in the pan
There’s a school of thought that the dramatic rise of EVs in Australia will be undone by falling fuel prices or a lack of charging infrastructure. It’s wrong, writes Wheels editor Rob Margeit…
VFACTS August 2026: Record monthly battery electric sales lead the way as China’s domination of strong new-car market continues
Chinese brands were big winners once again, according to the fresh VFACTS figures, which show they occupy four of the top 10 spots.
Tesla Model Y powers another surge in August 2026 EV deliveries
Tesla and Polestar deliveries jumped 148 per cent year-on-year in August in latest Electric Vehicle Council report.
VFACTs July 2026: Australian new-car market posts record July as EV sales top one in five
July becomes the strongest on record for new-vehicle sales, with battery-electric vehicles maintaining more than 20 per cent market share for a second straight month.
Tesla Model Y drives sharp rise in July electric-car deliveries
Combined Tesla and Polestar sales more than quadrupled year-on-year in July, although the figures cover only brands reporting directly to the Electric Vehicle Council.
BYD names Australia as key market as it sets its sights on Toyota’s crown
BYD has named Australia as a key market in its growth plans to overtake Toyota, while the Chinese brand remains locked out of the US market.
VFACTS June 2026: New records set as Toyota outsells BYD by just 243 units
According to VFACTS numbers, new records were set with Australia’s new vehicle sales in June 2026, including the total number of vehicles sold.
BYD claims it will be the world’s biggest carmaker within five years
BYD’s chairman and president announced the company’s number-one goal at the carmaker’s recent annual general meeting.
Large SUVs on shaky ground as competition increases but sales slide
Large SUV sales are on the way down in 2026, as sales of mainstream and luxury models drop almost 12 per cent.
VFACTs May 2026: Electric vehicles hit record 20 per cent market share in Australia
Latest VFACTS new car sales figures show growing demand for EVs, hybrids and plug-in hybrids as petrol and diesel sales continue to decline.
New car waiting lists to grow if Hormuz closure continues
In a repeat of Covid-era automotive component delays, new car supplies could dwindle as the ongoing closure of the Straight of Hormuz holds up essential materials.
Tesla axes two models from its global line-up; replaced by humanoid robots
Tesla has officially killed off Model S and X as it transitions its Fremont factory to manufacturing humanoid robots
Kia finally ousts parent company Hyundai as Korea’s number-one automaker
For the first time in its 28-year history under Hyundai control, Kia has outsold Hyundai in their home market.
VFACTS April 2026: EVs hit record 16.4 per cent market share in new car sales charts
Strong supply, fuel prices and government incentives drive surge as Chinese brands including BYD gain ground in Australia.
EV sales in Europe set to overhaul petrol cars amid soaring fuel costs
Sales of electric vehicles in Europe on track to overhaul petrol as market share surges above 20 per cent.
VFACTS March 2026: EV sales surge to record market share in March as demand accelerates
Battery electric vehicles account for 14.6 per cent of total sales amid fuel concerns and policy uncertainty.
Surging demand for EVs in wake of fuel crisis leads to longer wait times
Demand for electric vehicles has exploded in Australia as buyers look for immunity from rising fuel costs and supply uncertainties.
New ‘mullet plates’ roll out for Chinese cars in Australia
Victoria introduces a new number plate format tailored to Chinese-built vehicles, reflecting the rapid rise of these models in the local market.
