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
Car sales: 24 months in decline, how did your brand fare?Mike Costello We compare new car sales over the past two years, to the previous two years. The market has reduced by 9 percent. Breakdown by brand included.5 years ago
VFACTS: Toyota stays strong as market divesScott Collie Toyota stood strong in a tough month for Australian new car sales, while Holden's bargain prices hit home with buyers. 5 years ago
