Toyota Hilux leads November new car market recovery
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has confirmed there were 95,080 vehicles were sold in November 2022 bringing the year-to-date total to 993,509.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has confirmed there were 95,080 vehicles were sold in November 2022 bringing the year-to-date total to 993,509.
A consortium of British engineering and industry bodies is developing a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-powered version of the Toyota Hilux.
The Ford Ranger led the Australian new car market in October 2022 with 5628 sales followed by the Toyota Hilux with 4890 registrations reflecting buyer preference for light commercials and SUVs. Toyota’s RAV4 was third overall with 3222 sales followed by Mazda’s CX-5 (2352) and MG’s ZS (2293).
The Toyota Hilux remained Australia’s best-selling new car in September 2022, but the all-electric Tesla Model Y SUV is fast closing in on the popular Ute.
In spite of ongoing supply chain constraints, the Toyota Hilux was Australia’s best-selling new vehicle in June 2022 with 7582 units retailed by dealers.
The New Zealand Government’s introduction of the Clean Car Standard for vehicle emissions on April 1 saw ute sales fall off dramatically for the month, but the Toyota Hilux has lead a partial rebound in May.
In spite of global supply chains not yet fully stabilised from the impacts of the pandemic, Australia recorded 85,340 new vehicle sales in February 2021, a 1.6% increase on February 2021 figures. The Toyota Hilux remained Australia’s best-selling new vehicle with 4803 units sold in February 2022.