Category Archives: Auto & Mobility

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2024 end of year review – heavy commercial vehicles

Australia’s Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV) market remained resilient in 2024, with 51,306 units sold (just 466 fewer than in 2023), highlighting the ongoing demand for freight services in the Australian…

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January 2025 new vehicle sales: SUVs hold strong, light commercials under pressure

The Australian automotive market has started 2025 strongly, with new vehicle sales data sourced from the FCAI’s VFACTS report and EVC’s Vehicle Sales Report recording 87,625 vehicles sold for the…

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2024 in review: what’s driving Australia’s car market?

Australia’s automotive market continued to evolve in 2024, driving continued uncertainty about how its future will unroll. While Australia’s car sales rose slightly to 1,185,982 units (up from 1,165,008 in…

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Australia’s EV market in 2024: rise of the hybrids

Australia’s EV market in 2024 was anything but predictable. While early projections suggested a continued surge in battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption, the reality told a more nuanced story. Instead…

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November 2024 VFACTs: Newcomers Shake Up Australia’s Auto Market

The Australian automotive market in November 2024 showcased a mix of challenges and opportunities as the industry nears its projected annual sales target of 1.2 million units. Current estimates place…

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October 2024 VFACTS: driving with discounts

October 2024 VFACTs saw steady performance in Australia’s new vehicle market, closing the month with 99,969 units sold – nearly matching September’s 99,881 units. This stability is noteworthy, as October…

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September 2024 VFACTS: limping towards the finish line

As we close out the third quarter of 2024, the Australian new vehicle market has posted another 10% year-on-year decline, continuing the downward trend seen over recent months. Despite the…

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August 2024 VFACTS: toyota strong as market dips

August 2024 VFACTs marked a significant moment in the Australian automotive industry, with 98,238 units sold, for a 10.6% decline on last year’s 109,966 vehicles. While this initially suggest a…

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vehicle reliability: age, origin, and cost – what the data reveals 

In a world where time and money are increasingly precious, vehicle reliability isn’t just a preference—it’s a necessity. Understanding how reliability varies across different factors like age and country of…

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july 2024 VFACTS: toyota rolls on 

July 2024 marked another pivotal month for the Australian automotive industry, with the latest VFACTS sales data revealing significant shifts in consumer preferences and market dynamics. The market again cracked…

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