VFACTS: Australia's best-selling mid-sized SUVs in 2020 so farMike Costello Medium SUVs are now the most-popular vehicle type in Australia. Which ones top the charts, which are battling for traction, and what new choices are coming? 5 years ago
Australia's half-year new car sales the lowest since 2002Mike Costello Car sales tumbled 20 per cent during the first half of 2020, over last year's figure, and hit their lowest ebb since way back in 2002. Let's take a dive into the data... 5 years ago
VFACTS: Luxury segments on the rise in shrinking marketJames Wong COVID-19 hasn't stopped the luxury brands from achieving growth in 2020, here's a closer look at the premium brands' sales performance thus far.5 years ago
VFACTS: Australia's best-selling utes in 2020 so farScott Collie How is the ute market shaping up at the halfway point of 2020? The HiLux is still the best-seller, but the Ranger holds a slim lead in the 4x4 segment. 5 years ago
VFACTS: Australia's June 2020 new car sales bounce backMike Costello Business purchases of light commercial vehicles were key, as the new car market recorded a notable uptick. Sales totalled 110,234 cars, down a comparatively modest 6.4 per cent after COVID-wracked May. 5 years ago
VFACTS: May's shining starsJames Wong Despite two consecutive months of strong decline, numerous brands and models are bucking the downward trend, with budget and luxury players showing significant growth in trying times.5 years ago
VFACTS: Australia's new car sales tank during MayMike Costello We just saw the steepest drop in May car sales ever, but there are 'green shoots' appearing as dealers report an uptick in interest.5 years ago
Hyundai v Kia: Australian sales compared from 2008 to 2020Mike Costello In the past five years, Kia has gone from selling one-third as many cars as its senior partner in Australia, to being almost equal. Here we chart the closing of the gap. 5 years ago
Car dealer peak body calls for urgent reformMike Costello The AADA representative body for new car dealers wants major reform to help the COVID fightback, including incentives for buyers to upgrade, and extended tax breaks and cuts5 years ago
VFACTS: April 2020 new car sales, including a surprise podium finisherMike Costello Australia's car sales plummeted 48.5 per cent in April, the biggest decline since recording began. Remarkably, Kia finished in third place, and BMW seventh. 5 years ago
COVID-19 decimates March car salesMike Costello Global auto sales tumbled 39 per cent in March according to JATO, with Europe hardest hit. 5 years ago
Which car brands are increasing their sales in Australia?Mike Costello We've seen two successive years of market decline, but there are some brands cashing in and growing market share. And they are... 5 years ago
