May new vehicle sales landed at 105,694, increasing 28% from April (82,137 units), and making it the highest selling May in history (up 2,793 units from the previous record set in 2017). This result builds on the strong start to the calendar year, and is the 10th month out of the last 11 to post YoY growth. With that said, we must flag a note of caution, as many of these vehicles will be fulfilling long-standing orders, and the worsening economic climate is likely to impact sales numbers in coming months ..read more

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The past few years have served as a vivid reminder of just how tightly woven the international tapestry of trade and interdependence really is. The economic aftershocks of the pandemic were truly felt the world over. In this context it is interesting to have a look at Australian exporters, to see how they are faring in a world made more complex by ongoing geopolitical angst, supply chain issues and fluctuating exchange rates ..read more

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April new vehicle sales landed at 82,137 units, taking a dip from March (97,251 units), but still well up on April 2022 (81,065 units). This result is generally in line with the longer-term trend, meaning the numbers look strong through the first third of the year ..read more

"Car ownership is dead! The future is shared!" "No more need for new cars sitting in dealership showrooms with bows on ..read more

It is no secret that Aussies love utes. Whether it’s work or play, towing or off-roading, Australians love a car that can do it all. What does that mean in 2023 though, as electric vehicles (EVs) become more prominent, and consumers become more environmentally conscious ..read more

Monthly vehicle sales increased in March, up 12% from February as EVs and Chinese manufacturers continued their strong start to 2023. Despite this, it was still the weakest March in the last decade (excluding the COVID-impacted 2020) with manufacturers facing ongoing issues around vehicle availability ..read more

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In this explainer article we explore Car Clinics. breaking out the key steps involved, what it takes to ensure smooth operations on the day, and how we deliver robust insights to the client. A Car Clinic is a Central Location Test (CLT), where participants come to a venue to assess different aspects of a vehicle. This could include ..read more