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
Wheels mag May 2023: Face off! Hero utes, halo EVs, hot hatches & hybrid SUVs
It's the showdown issue, with two-up comparisons across a handful of popular segments. Which one grabs you?
VFACTS April 2023: Strong RAV4, Model Y, Outlander sales see medium SUVs reign supreme
Utes may take the top two spots, but improving supply levels see family SUVs assert market dominance
VFACTS March 2023: SUVs and utes dominate as no passenger cars make top-10
Electric cars may be gaining traction, but the top 10 was all about utes and SUVs in March
VFACTS February 2023: Best Feb since COVID as EV sales gain foothold
Tesla earns a top 10 spot once again, and electric sales overtake hybrids
Wheels mag February 2023: Mediums well done, and plenty on the side
Our medium SUV mega test is the star of this issue, but for a little more wow factor, we've also driven the new 911 Dakar and Land Rover's ridonkulous Defender 90 P525 V8!
Toyota sales inquiries back to pre-COVID levels in December 2022
Following another bumper year, with its highest sales in over a decade enough to easily top the charts, Toyota sees inquiry levels easing
VFACTS December 2022: 20 years on top for Toyota as the market breaks through the COVID years to find recovery
The results for 2022 are in and its Toyota that dominated, with the HiLux selling ute selling more units than any other vehicle since 2005
VFACTS November 2022: HiLux back on top as SUVs outsell LCVs
Sales climb again in November with most brands experiencing growth, and SUVs proving particularly popular
2023 Toyota RAV4 pricing and features
The updated Toyota RAV4 medium SUV has arrived in Australia with new technology and improved specification – but with price rises of up to $2820
VFACTS October 2022: Ford Ranger takes top spot as Toyota bounces back, Tesla Model Y drops from the top 10
Toyota came back in October, but it was the Ford Ranger that took top honours as Chinese brands succeeded and Tesla sales slumped
2023 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport revealed, Australian launch unconfirmed
Toyota has revealed a sportier-looking RAV4 for Europe with updated suspension, but a local launch is unclear
Toyota being sued over claims of emissions defeat devices
Said to have affected up to 500,000 vehicles
VFACTS September 2022: Supply boost gives car brands bumper month – with Tesla Model Y nabbing a top 10 spot
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far
Toyota shuts down Russian plant which makes RAV4 and Camry
With zero production since March 2022, Toyota commits to closing St Petersburg plant where the RAV4 and Camry are built for Russia
VFACTS August 2022: Brighter skies emerge for new car sales
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far
VFACTS July 2022: Market up, Toyota dominates with strong HiLux and RAV4 sales
The Australian new car market has recovered from a rough June, but it's not clear sailing yet
Australia's best-selling cars, SUVs and utes in 2022
With six months down and another six to go, we take a look at which models are leading their respective sales races
VFACTS June 2022: New-car sales drop to lowest point in over a decade, Toyota remains on top
A tough June for carmakers has resulted in the lowest sales figures since 2011
2023 Toyota RAV4 gets upgraded interior tech, Australia confirmed
The popular SUV will receive minor upgrades later this year
What were the top 10 best-selling models worldwide in 2021?
Japanese marques took eight of the top 10 spots
VFACTS May 2022: New car sales labour towards one million
Australia’s new-car market posted a small year-on-year swing towards negative growth in May’s election month, with continuing gains for ‘green’ cars and an even greater majority for the Toyota party
VFACTS April 2022: New car sales slump as supply chains break
The new car market is recording higher sales than pre-pandemic levels, but last year's April hasn't been beaten