Tag Archives: New car sales

2.1 million Australians intend to buy a new car by 2015

More than 2.1 million Australians are intending to buy a new car in the next four years, according to new research by analyst Roy Morgan. Data compiled for the Leading Indicators Report showed consumer confidence and ‘intention to buy a new carâ

Volkswagen Golf outselling Ford Falcon in Australia in 2011

The Volkswagen Golf had its most successful month in history in Australia in October. Volkswagen Australia delivered 3337 Golfs, eclipsing the model’s previous record of 3275 units set four months earlier in June. The result pushed the Golf to i

One million new car sales for Australia in 2011: Toyota

Toyota Australia has predicted 2011 will become just the fourth year to crack one million new vehicle sales. The prediction is slightly more ambitious than the seasonally adjusted annual rate published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industri

August VFACTS: Mazda3 jumps ahead of Holden Commodore again

The Australian automotive industry hit a high point in August, with sales of new vehicles eclipsing those of the same month in the previous year for the first time in 2011. Official VFACTS data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive I

July 2011 VFACTS: Holden and Ford lead Australian fightback

The popularity of Australian made cars surged in July, with five of the top 11 models sold for the month produced on our shores. Meanwhile, Toyota returned to the top of the sales charts as production and stock levels continue to normalise followi

Mercedes-Benz boss urges workers to beat Audi, BMW

The head of Mercedes-Benz has issued a stirring letter to his employees urging them to fight back against rising luxury German rivals Audi and BMW. Daimler CEO, Dr Dieter Zetsche, sent a motivational message to all Mercedes-Benz workers ahead of t

Chevrolet Cruze the most popular car in the US in June

The Chevrolet Cruze has become the most popular car in the US in June, taking advantage of supply issues from Japan to overtake the traditional best seller, the Toyota Camry. The Chevrolet Cruze, similar to the Holden Cruze that is manufactured an