New Car Sales Figures (VFACTS)
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.
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.
