Category Archives: Auto & Mobility

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VFACTS November 2023 – top tier tussle as Ranger reels in Hilux

Huge numbers in the November VFACTS data, with 112,141 new vehicle sales, making it the second highest month of the year behind the EOFY-backed June. This places the 1.2m yearly…

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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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internship 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…

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VFACTS 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…

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car 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…

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fuelling 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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VFACTS August new vehicle sales – Toyota roars back to the top

The new vehicle sales recovery continued in August, again setting a new record following July’s outstanding result. In fact, the 109,996 vehicles sold in August is the eighth highest month…

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navigating change: shifting trends in consumer vehicle purchasing​

The latest report from our consumer tracking study focuses on the automotive sector, unpacking purchasing intentions, the vehicles Australians aspire to, and the key factors impacting these choices. In the…

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july 2023 new vehicle sales – records set, but where to from here?

July new vehicle sales continued the healthy recovery from persistent supply chain issues, with a 15% year-on-year increase. The 96,859 vehicles sold sets an all-time record for the month, which…

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2023 EOFY new vehicle sales review

End of Financial Year is a key marker for both businesses and consumers, as they review performance over the past 12 months, and plan for the year ahead. For the…

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