New Car Sales Figures (VFACTS)

VFACTS January 2024: 8yr-old ‘dead car’ outsells some brand-new models
Nearly eight years after it was discontinued, six examples of the Dodge Journey SUV were sold in Australia in January 2024

VFACTS January 2024: Record-breaking start, but turbulent times predicted
Ford Ranger remains on top in a record-breaking January as new-car sales kick off for 2024, but tougher times are predicted in future months with demand expected to weaken

Used car sales results for 2023 show falling prices, strong demand and more options
You might’ve taken a bath if you’d bought a used car just a couple of years ago, but improved supply in the new-car market is seeing prices and availability getting better in the used market

These were Australia’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023
It’s no surprise that Australians love the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, but rising EV demand and supply constraints wrote an interesting tale for the nation’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023

Australian new-car imports: China overtakes Korea
The remarkable rise of Chinese-built cars continues, courtesy of MG, GWM, LDV … though also Tesla and Volvo

Australia’s most popular electric cars in 2023
The results are in: Australians purchased more EVs than ever in 2023 and Tesla ruled the roost

Australia’s most popular electric cars in January 2024
Here are the electric cars that are racking up the most deliveries in Australia

Hot hatches are dead in Australia? Not so fast…
Although some iconic models have left the market, the cultishly followed hot-hatch segment remains strong

Toyota expects its sales to grow in 2024, but Australian new-car market to shrink
Australia’s number-one car brand estimates it’ll sell more vehicles in 2024, but the overall market will contract from last year

The brands that set Australian sales records in 2023
A record-setting new car market saw various brands smash previous results as the battle for Australian car buyers reached new levels

Subaru BRZ confirmed as Australia’s best-selling sports car, overtaking Mustang
Japanese coupe has now officially ended Ford Mustang’s seven-year run as country’s most popular sports car

VFACTS December 2023: Australian new-car sales record broken
More cars than ever were sold in 2023 following a record-breaking second half, as a December upset saw the Ford Ranger beat the Toyota HiLux to become the nation’s top-selling vehicle

Hyundai Australia celebrates two million sales
The Korean carmaker reaches milestone after 37 years in Australia.

Most popular used cars in Australia: November 2023
Used car sales figures have finally been revealed with the Ford Ranger taking top spot

VFACTS November 2023: Yearly new car sales record likely, Ranger beats HiLux
The Australian new-car market has posted record sales for the fifth month running with a yearly high forecasted, as the Ford Ranger looks to overtake the Toyota HiLux as the nation’s top-selling car in a neck-and-neck final race

VFACTS October 2023: Ford Ranger wins; EV sales soften
Australia’s ‘ute sales war’ is heating up with Ford and Toyota now tied for monthly wins

VFACTS October 2023: New car sales hit one million year-to-date
More than one million vehicles have been registered in Australia in 2023 – the earliest result ever – with two months remaining

Opinion: Are EVs already a bust?
Slowing sales, tardy infrastructure and increasingly negative public sentiment suggests the shine has come off electric vehicles – or is this just the calm before the storm?

VFACTS September 2023: Yet another record-breaker, EVs continue to grow
More cars than ever were registered last month for the third month running as supply shortages ease

VFACTS August 2023: Record month for new cars, Toyota rebounds
New-car deliveries have beaten the August record as supply shortages continue to ease, with Toyota posting its best-ever result for the month

Why did Mercedes-Benz Australia introduce the agency model?
German car maker’s controversial decision to switch was not met well, to say the least, but what was the rationale behind it?

VFACTS July 2023: New monthly record sees Ford Ranger stomp to victory
New cars were delivered in record numbers for July – all led by the Ford Ranger

VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger
Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat

VFACTS May 2023: Utes take top 3 spots, SUVs fuel record registrations
Small, medium and large SUVs account for almost half of a record month in new car registrations