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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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…
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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…
Continue readingVFACTS 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…
Continue readingnavigating 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…
Continue readingjuly 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…
Continue reading2023 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…
Continue readingjune 2023 new vehicle sales – tax time winners
June is always a strong month for new vehicles sales, with businesses looking to spend before the closure of the financial year and OEMs running promotions to incentivise consumer buyers…
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