‘import’-ant trends in the automotive aftermarket
The Australian automotive industry has recorded healthy new vehicle sales over the last decade, with an average of 1.1 million new vehicles entering the car parc each year (and a…
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VFACTS year in review – EV wrap up
In 2023, Australians set a record by purchasing 87,430 new electric vehicles (EVs), making up approximately 7% of total sales for the year (a remarkable 161% surge from the 33,410…
Continue readingVFACTS 2023 EoY review – heavy commercial vehicles
The Australian heavy commercial vehicle industry marked a record-breaking year in 2023, data from the VFACTS National Report shows. With an impressive 51,772 new vehicles hitting the roads, this sector…
Continue readingnew brands on growth trajectory as Australian EV market expands
Electric vehicles are on the rise in Australia. With one month remaining in 2023, we’re at 80,446 electric vehicles sold (vs. 28,326 at the same point last year). Based on…
Continue readingVFACTS 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…
Continue readingVFACTS 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…
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 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 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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