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…
Continue readingAugust 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…
Continue readingAs we stand on the cusp of an AI revolution, the importance of implementing Responsible AI (RAI) practices has never been more critical. Our latest research, the Australian Responsible AI…
Continue readingIn 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…
Continue readingJuly 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…
Continue readingUpdates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave The latest edition of Fifth Quadrant’s SME Sentiment Tracker shows ongoing downward pressure on revenues, with 40% of businesses reporting lower…
Continue readingRecent data from the Fifth Quadrant Consumer Omnibus highlights the significant financial hardships faced by Australians, with 37% struggling to meet household expenses and 10% unable to pay all their…
Continue readingAs the first half of the year ends, it’s a good time to reflect on the changes we’re seeing in the automotive market, and how these might play out through…
Continue readingRenewable energy is experiencing a transformative phase worldwide, with unprecedented investments, technological advancements, and policy shifts driving the sector forward. As nations strive to meet climate goals and reduce dependency…
Continue readingAustralia has reached the midpoint of the year, and has recorded another strong sales figure, with 119,659 new vehicles delivered in June. We are however seeing conflicting trends across the…
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