Alborz Fallah
Holden Commodore to Ford Ranger – Australia’s best-sellers over the years
Australia's most popular new models have changed a lot over the past few decades, including three vehicles since 2015 and five since 1998.
8 Months Ago
Alborz Fallah
SUVs versus cars: The rise and fall of Australia's most popular new vehicle types over the past decade
We track the declining popularity of passenger cars and the rise of SUVs in the Australian auto market between 2015 and 2025.
8 Months Ago
Alborz Fallah
Big auto brands are losing share as Australia's new-car market fragments
Nearly one in three new vehicles sold last year came from outside the 10 biggest brands, up from one in four back in 2015.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
Australia's best-selling rental cars in 2025 revealed
The Toyota RAV4 was not only Australia's best-selling SUV in 2025, it was also the best-seller among rental companies... but the Nissan X-Trail wasn't far behind.
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William Stopford
Australia's best-selling hybrids in 2025 revealed
Sales of new hybrid vehicles increased again in 2025, but while Toyota remained the top hybrid brand, it only grew its sales modestly.
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Alborz Fallah
How China has grown to become Australia’s second-largest source of new vehicles
2025 saw China overtake Thailand as Australia's second largest supplier of new vehicles, though Japan remained on top.
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William Stopford
The auto brands that grew the most in Australia in 2025
These 10 brands, ranging from cheap and cheerful to posh luxury, all significantly outpaced a market that was up by just 0.3 per cent in 2025.
8 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Flatlining sales hide widespread industry pressure
The majority of auto brands in Australia experienced declining sales in 2025, yet the total number of new cars sold remained about the same.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
VFACTS: The models with the biggest sales drops in 2025
There were plenty of winners in 2025, but here are the models that suffered the biggest percentage drops in sales in Australia.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
Australia's best-selling EVs in 2025 revealed
Tesla remained on top for electric vehicle sales in Australia in 2025, but it'll want to keep a close eye on BYD in 2026...
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
VFACTS: The brands with the biggest sales drops in Australia in 2025
The new-car market edged forward in 2025, but these brands recorded the biggest year-on-year sales declines.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
VFACTS 2025: Another record year for new vehicle sales in Australia, but growth modest overall
Sales of new vehicles in Australia have grown for a third year in a row, though the market was only up by 0.3 per cent overall.
8 Months Ago
Alborz Fallah
Tesla Australia sales slump in 2025, dragged down by Model 3
Tesla Model Y sales may have increased slightly in 2025, but the brand's sales took a big hit thanks to a slumping Model 3.
8 Months Ago
Alborz Fallah
Petrol and diesel lose out as electrified cars near 30 per cent of the new-car market
Petrol and diesel are losing share as electrified cars approach 30 per cent of Australia’s new-car market, even with Tesla sales falling.
9 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia won't hit its lofty sales target in 2025
Kia Australia concedes it won't hit its previously projected goal of 90,000 sales this year, though it should still post growth over 2024.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Honda Australia has bumper month as ‘building phase’ brings bounce back
Honda Australia’s road to recovery continues, having surpassed its 2024 sales tally with a month still to go in 2025.
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