William Stopford
Tesla's Australian sales slump continues
2023 was a huge year for Tesla sales in Australia, and thus far 2024 isn't shaping up to be a repeat performance.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
VFACTS July 2024: Hybrids star, EVs stall in another record month
Hybrid sales grew in July as the Toyota RAV4 took the top spot, but EV sales were essentially flat as Tesla posted another double-digit decline.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Cupra reaches delivery milestone in Australia as PHEV sales spike
One in three Cupra sales in Australia are plug-in hybrids, and the Spanish brand has just delivered its 1000th PHEV in two years Down Under.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Hybrid fuelling record Hyundai Kona sales
The Kona Hybrid has supercharged sales in Australia, with May and June posting the nameplate's best-ever sales results in Australia.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Australia's best-selling PHEVs halfway through 2024
Plug-in hybrid sales are steadily growing in Australia, and PHEV pioneer Mitsubishi still sits atop the charts.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Australia's best-selling EVs halfway through 2024
With the first six months of 2024 in the rear-view mirror, here’s how Australia’s record-setting electric vehicle market is shaping up.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Australia's best-selling hybrids halfway through 2024
Hybrid sales are surging in Australia, and Toyota's wide range of electrified models is doing much of the heavy lifting – but more brands are jumping into the fray.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
VFACTS: The biggest losers so far in 2024
While some brands are soaring this year, others are faltering. Here are the 10 brands with the largest percentage decline in sales in the first half of 2024.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
VFACTS: EOFY boom doesn't arrive as new car sales drop in June
This June won't go down as an EOFY to remember from a new car sales perspective, despite strong numbers in the lead-up.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
VFACTS June 2024: Soft finish for record half-year
New car sales were down last month compared to June 2023, but the first half of this year was still a record-setting one.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
BYD sets new sales record in Australia
China's BYD has set a new monthly Australian sales record in May, notching up 1914 registrations across its Atto 3, Dolphin and Seal ranges.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
VFACTS May 2024: Hybrid and EV sales drive another record month
Another monthly new car sales record has been broken, as hybrid sales continue to rise, largely thanks to market leader Toyota.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
BMW wants to stay on top in 2024 luxury sales race
After overtaking its German luxury rivals in 2023, BMW Australia is forecasting an even stronger year for sales in 2024.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Podcast: VFACTS April sales figures and Ford Ranger price hike
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
VFACTS April 2024: Record month, hybrids and plug-in hybrids surge
Australia's love affair with hybrids continues, helping propel the Toyota RAV4 to the top of the charts, but electric cars didn't have a great month.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Podcast: Sportage Hybrid driven, VFACTS, and how much does it cost to own an EV?
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.
1 Year Ago