New Car Sales Figures (VFACTS)
GM posts second-biggest loss in operating history
The news does not get better from Detroit… Peter McKay reports on the latest figures and losses.
February vehicle sales down 21.9 percent
This month’s VFACTS sales figures show more short-term doom and gloom for the local market, but spirits (and sales) should rise by June.
Credit crunch
The fractured – nay, broken – American car market has forced Japan’s big four to turn to its government for financial assistance.
Nissan staff ‘OK to moonlight’
More signs of belt-tightening in Japan, with Nissan employees given the green light to moonlight while the company is quiet. Peter Nunn reports from Tokyo.
2013 VFACTS: Winners and losers
VFACTS data for 2013 reveals the Toyota Corolla as the best-selling passenger vehicle in Australia, just pipping the Mazda 3.
Suzuki bucks the trend
Finishes in the black again, like it has every year since 1950.
Toyota forecasting A$11.3 billion loss
Wrong products for the times and no quick return to the black for the world’s number one car manufacturer.
April VFACTS
Then results are in, and the figures aren’t good, but there is a ray of light for some marques and models.
Sube kicks on with big March
What downturn? Rex and Forester cut fine figures in latest sales results.
Benz boss parks the crystal ball
Uncertain year ahead but von Sanden remains positive in the face of the economy.
