Toyota RAV4
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
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
Toyota RAV4 best-selling 2023 Medium SUV
The RAV4 has topped Australia’s largest segment but its slice of the pie is getting smaller as new rivals start to make an impact.
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
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid delays too long? Medium SUV alternatives are here!
If still-lengthy waiting times for a new Toyota RAV4 hybrid are making you impatient, WhichCar guides you through a range of alternatives
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
Australian test reveals real-world fuel efficiency of nine new cars including RAV4, MG ZS, X-Trail
First round of tests show how book figures compare to the real-world
Toyota hybrid tech to feature in Subaru and Mazda SUVs
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid-derived electric components to feature in upcoming Subaru Forester and Mazda CX-50 models
Toyota wants RAV4 plug-in hybrid & other PHEVs in Australia
Australia’s biggest brand says it now sees potential for PHEVs Down Under
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
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
Toyota tells customers “there is no need to pay over the odds”
Toyota customers should not accept dealer mark-ups when buying a brand-new vehicle, says exec
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
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
