New Car Sales Figures (VFACTS)
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.
The worrying trend for Japanese car brands in Australia
Sales of cars from Japanese brands in Australia are trending downwards in the face of a new-brand-and-model onslaught from China.
It’s official – China now the number one source of new cars in Australia
China has overtaken Japan as the number one source of new cars in Australia, ending a dominance dating back to last century.
VFACTS February 2026: China becomes Australia’s biggest vehicle source for first time in a single month
February sales data shows Chinese-built vehicles overtake Japan as overall market declines.
Sales of petrol cars drop sharply in the EU as hybrid, PHEV and electric surge
The rise in popularity of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles has seen petrol and diesel new car sales plummet in the EU
VFACTS January 2026: China now the second-biggest exporter of cars to Australia, behind only Japan
The continued growth of cars manufactured in China shows no signs of abating.
VFACTS January 2026: Electrified vehicles continue to surge as petrol, diesel sales decline
Sales of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles continue their sales decline as more and more Australians embrace electrified options.
VFACTS January 2026: Australian new car sales hold steady to start the year
Hybrids and plug-in vehicles gain ground as petrol sales continue to slide.
Toyota is the world’s leading carmaker… again
Toyota has again been crowned the world’s biggest carmaker, ending 2025 on top of the new car sales race for the sixth year in a row.
VFACTS 2025: The biggest winners (and losers) of the new car sales race
With new car sales data for 2025 just released, it’s time to look at the brands who did well (and those who didn’t)… and there are some surprising results.
VFACTS 2025: How the newest car brands in Australia fared in their first year
With a dozen new brands clamouring for Australian new car buyers, we take a look at those which have – and haven’t – cut through the noise.
VFACTS December 2025: Australian new-car sales hold firm over the year, as hybrids grow and SUVs dominate
Total vehicle sales topped 1.2 million last year, with plug-in hybrids posting record growth and China strengthening its role in the local market.
EV sales show sharp Tesla drop in Australia – as Polestar rises
New Electric Vehicle Council data shows strong growth for Polestar, softer year for Tesla, and Model Y finishing 2025 on top.
BYD overtakes Tesla as global EV sales leader after latter’s second annual slump
Surging Chinese competition and slowing demand see BYD claim the top spot in battery-electric vehicle sales worldwide.
VFACTS November 2025: New car sales figures reveal plug-in popularity
Toyota RAV4 retakes November crown as Australia’s top seller, while plug-in hybrids leap again; overall market dips slightly but stays on track for another record year.
Mainstream cars being outsold by exotics: Surprise results from VFACTS October ’25 new car sales stats
October 2025’s VFACTS cars sales were unsurprising in many respects – SUVS and utes dominating – but there were also a few surprises.
VFACTS October 2025: Hybrid surge drives new car market
Sales edge up 1.2 per cent as electrified vehicles gain momentum and SUVs continue to dominate showrooms.
Vehicle sales September 2025: Australians continue love for Chinese-built vehicles
The September 2025 Australian new vehicle registrations increased by 5.1% compared to September 2024, with Tesla, BYD and Chery the big winners.
VFACTS August 2025: Vehicle sales hit 100,000 as Chinese brands break into Top 10
BYD, GWM, MG and Chery among Australia’s leading marques, with SUVs maintaining dominance across the market.
July 2025 VFACTS: New car sales show year-on-year growth with PHEVs on the rise
July 2025 marks the strongest July on record for Australian car sales, driven by rising confidence, SUV dominance, and surging demand for plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Chinese carmakers surge in UK – while new report predicts they will soon dominate Aussie roads too
Brands such as BYD, Chery and MG are fast rising up the sales charts in the UK – while a new report predicts they will dominate new car sales in Australia by 2035.
Revealed: Car brands that Aussies are most likely to buy again
New research reveals that 65 per cent of Australians would likely buy their current car brand and model again when intending to buy a new car.
World’s top 10 best-selling cars for 2024: Toyota takes back crown from Tesla
Analysis of international sales data for 2024 puts the Toyota RAV4 pipping the Tesla Model Y as the world’s best-selling car by just a few thousand units.
Australian car sales dip slightly in May, SUV demand remains strong
The May 2025 Australian new car sales figures show a dip on the same period as last year, while Toyota maintains its place as our top-selling brand.
