September 2016 Australian Vehicle Sales: Winners and Losers

With official new-car sales figures for September released today, WhichCar details which brands and vehicles succeeded or disappointed during the month.

Top 10 Most Popular Vehicles in Australia – September 2016

We take a look at the 10 most popular vehicles to come out of September’s VFacts report.

Can a hatchback replace the wagon? Some of the best for your family

The humble wagon is a relic of a bygone age. Can a zippy new hatchback replace it - and then some? We find out.

Top 10 Most Popular Vehicles – August 2016

The Toyota HiLux has retaken the lead in the 2016 new-car sales races after registering its sixth consecutive monthly runner’s up spot in August.

Toyota, Ford surge in sales race

Toyota cemented its lead in the sales race as Hyundai came crashing down.

Revealed: Where your new car comes from

Your shiny new ride probably won’t come from the country the badge represents.

Australia’s best-selling cars to be tested for ‘real-world’ fuel use

The Volkswagen emissions scandal and questionable lab tests have prompted the search for real-world fuel use ratings.

Car buyer's guide – is now the best time to buy a medium car?

In a new WhichCar series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles.

Toyota takes back its VFACTS passenger car crown

The Toyota Corolla has triumphed over the Hyundai i30 to regain its crown as top-selling passenger car of the month.

July 2016 Australian Vehicle Sales Winners and Losers

With official new-car sales figures for July released today, WhichCar details which brands and vehicles are happy or sad.

Top 10 Most Popular Vehicles – July 2016

Toyota returns to top of the charts after a strong month of Corolla and HiLux sales.

Facelifted Mazda 3 ushers in Oz-honed traffic sign recognition tech

A unique collaboration between Mazda Australia and the Zoom Zoom brand’s head office in Hiroshima produces Down Under-friendly road sign recognition technology

Mazda 3 drops CD players

In a sign o’ the times, Mazda 3 will become the first bestseller to drop CD player, as multimedia and smartphones overtake 80s technology in popularity and functionality

2016 Mazda 3 Series II updates

Mazda goes heavy on the driver-tech with its latest 3 series updates

Car buyer's guide – is now the best time to buy a small car?

In a new series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles

Hyundai i30 vs Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla: Which best-selling hatch should I buy?

There’s a stack of hatchbacks on the market to choose from. Jez Spinks runs the rule over the three best-sellers in the class for would-be buyers

2016 Mazda 3 revealed

A tech-heavy update for the already-popular Mazda 3 is only weeks away

2016 Mazda 3 revealed ahead of August launch

Styling tweaks, improved detection tech and innovative new engine-chassis integration system set to make drivers more ‘at one’ with the Mazda 3

Top 10 most popular vehicles in Australia, June 2016

Records tumble as VFACTS release figures showing a strong sales performance for new-cars in June 2016, and overall sales for the year on track to eclipse 2015.

2017 Wheels Car of the Year: The early contenders

Your form guide to some of the early standouts for the 2017 Wheels Car of the Year award

The 2017 Mazda3 set for extra safety tech

Mazda is reportedly set to introduce a new system designed for smoother cornering and a more comfortable ride, bringing the benefits of improved fuel efficiency and reduced fatigue.

VFACTS new vehicle sales report May 2016

The winners and losers in the Aussie sales race for May

10 most popular vehicles in Australia, May 2016

Hyundai i30 tops local sales chart for the third month is succession

Mazda 3 facelift image leaked

It seems the Mazda 3 is getting set to receive a mid-life update in the not-too-distant future.