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june 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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sales records set in may, but economic uncertainty looms

May new vehicle sales landed at 105,694, increasing 28% from April (82,137 units), and making it the highest selling May in history (up 2,793 units from the previous record set…

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building brand perceptions over time

The automotive landscape is changing quickly, with existing brands struggling to maintain supply, and new brands entering the Australian market. This can be seen in the sales data, with significant…

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the future of aussie utes: will EVs take the wheel?

It is no secret that Aussies love utes. Whether it’s work or play, towing or off-roading, Australians love a car that can do it all. What does that mean in…

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march 2023 new vehicle sales – a changing of the guard?

Monthly vehicle sales increased in March, up 12% from February as EVs and Chinese manufacturers continued their strong start to 2023. Despite this, it was still the weakest March in…

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dealership servicing in a changing world

The world of the automotive dealership is changing. Electric vehicles are driving significant market change, with many OEMs also using this as a trigger to review franchise arrangements or shift…

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february 2023 new vehicle sales – EV growth and changes within LCVs

Another steady month of new vehicle sales in February sets 2023 up for a strong year. The February VFACTS numbers highlight the excitement around EVs (and the impact they’re having…

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heavy commercial vehicle sales in australia – 2022 year in review

Australian Heavy Commercial vehicle sales are booming, with a record result in 2022 of almost 50,000 new trucks and buses sold. This eclipsed 2021 by more than 4,000 vehicles (up…

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2022 australian new vehicle sales: year in review

As we conclude yet another year, it’s a good time to reflect on how the automotive market has fared. While 2022 was another year of global challenges, we did see…

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