VFACTS October new vehicle sales – 1.2m or bust?
Record sales of 106,809 new vehicles in October, putting us over 1m vehicles sold in 2023. Continuing this trend would see the Australian market crack 1.2m vehicles in a single…
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understanding ChatGPT usage in Australia: latest fifth quadrant study
Recent research conducted by Fifth Quadrant into Australian consumers show that 70% of the adult population are now aware of ChatGPT, including one quarter that actively engage with the tool….
Continue readinginternship success: 14 transformative months at fifth quadrant
I started my internship at Fifth Quadrant back in June 2022, and the past fourteen months have been filled with a breadth of experiences that have taught me lifelong lessons…
Continue readingsustainability success down under: Australian businesses navigating to a greener future
Sustainability is a critical issue for Australian businesses, as the world faces the dual challenges of climate change and resource scarcity. While there’s an ecological imperative here, there’s also a…
Continue readingVFACTS September new vehicle sales – where are the vehicles on our roads manufactured?
Another great month for dealers in Australia, with 110,702 new vehicles sales recorded. This sets a record for September, putting us in a great position to finish the calendar year…
Continue readingcashless society: is physical currency gone for good in 2023?
The Australian financial landscape is set for a significant transformation as we increasingly shift away from cash to digital alternatives. According to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) earlier this…
Continue readingSME sentiment remains optimistic as profitability recovers
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. The latest wave of the Fifth Quadrant SME Sentiment Tracker provides cause for optimism, with YoY revenues rebounding from an annual low in…
Continue readingAussies set to spend $10.5 billion on Christmas gifts despite cost-of-living crisis
‘Tis the season to spend! Despite the cost-of-living crisis dominating headlines throughout the year, Christmas cheer and gift giving fever is inspiring Aussies to dig deep into their pockets and…
Continue readingcar loyalty in flux as consumers consider new makes and models
The Australian new vehicle sales market is in a state of flux, with brands shifting from franchise to agency models, others considering Direct To Consumer (DTC) sales, ongoing vehicle shortages…
Continue readingfuelling the future: how manufacturing and production are harnessing sustainability to offset soaring energy costs!
Australian businesses across all sectors are facing significant challenges, with rising costs pressures, and ongoing economic uncertainty driving down consumer and business confidence. While we have seen some slight upticks…
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