The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA)'s Dealernomics report reveals shifting trends in vehicle registrations. Toyota maintains its lead, while Hyundai surpasses Holden's figures, marking a significant change in the market landscape.
Australia’s automotive landscape has undergone significant transformations in the past decade, marked by the closure of local manufacturing ventures that led to a decline in some popular brands. The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) unveiled its annual Dealernomics report this week, providing a comprehensive overview of key car industry statistics as we enter 2025.
This report includes a Top 10 list of brands with the highest number of vehicles on Australian roads, revealing a notable shift in the rankings. According to data from the Department of Infrastructure published by the AADA, the total number of registered vehicles in Australia at the start of 2024 surged to 20.4 million, a rise of approximately 600,000 from 2023. This figure excludes the record 1,237,287 vehicle deliveries recorded in 2024, as well as the unknown number of unregistered vehicles during that same year. Unsurprisingly, Toyota retains its dominant position as the brand with the most registered vehicles in Australia, a testament to its consistent reign as the top-selling brand for the past 22 years. Beginning 2024, there were 3.16 million Toyotas registered across the country, an increase of about 60,000 vehicles compared to the previous year. Toyota’s record-breaking delivery of 241,296 new vehicles to buyers nationwide in 2024 undoubtedly contributed to this surge in overall registrations. Mazda closely follows Toyota, with 1.51 million vehicles registered in Australia, marking a rise of approximately 50,000 vehicles from 2023. Last year, Mazda delivered 95,987 vehicles. The most significant change transpired in the third position, as Hyundai’s registrations climbed to 1.28 million vehicles – a figure identical to that of former Australian car manufacturer Holden. Holden ceased car production in Australia in October 2017, and the brand was officially wound down by General Motors on January 1, 2021. While a limited number of remaining vehicles were sold in the subsequent months, the brand has effectively been absent from the Australian market for four years. While Hyundai experienced a year-on-year increase of about 30,000 registrations, Holden’s figure dipped by approximately 90,000 vehicles, a trend anticipated to continue. Despite this, Holden still surpasses Ford, which witnessed a decline in its registered vehicle count from approximately 940,200 to 900,500. Ford delivered 100,170 vehicles in 2024. Like long-time rivals Holden and Honda, Ford was among the three brands that experienced more unregistered vehicles than deliveries. The Blue Oval brand was followed by other Japanese marques: Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, and Honda, while Kia rounded out the top 10. Kia recently overtook Hyundai in the annual new-car sales race but still maintains only around half the number of registered vehicles overall in Australia. This disparity is partly attributed to Hyundai’s entry into the Australian market in 1986, while Kia arrived a decade later
VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS TOYOTA MAZDA HYUNDAI HOLDEN FORD AUSTRALIAN AUTOMOTIVE MARKET DEALERNOMICS REPORT
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gosnells crash: Holden driver killed in serious crash with Toyota on Albany Highway7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Toyota Reigns Supreme in 2024 Australian New Car SalesToyota continues its dominance in the Australian new car market, securing its 22nd consecutive year as the top-selling brand. Ford surpasses Mazda to claim second place, while Mitsubishi edges out Hyundai for fifth. Hybrid offerings drive Toyota's record-breaking sales, and Kia sets a new brand record in Australia.
Read more »
Nicole Kidman's 'Babygirl' Surpasses $20 Million at US Box Office, Defying 'Box Office Poison' LabelNicole Kidman celebrates a significant career milestone as her new film 'Babygirl' earns over $20 million at the US box office. This achievement comes nearly two decades after Kidman was labeled 'box office poison' following a string of film flops. Despite facing box office struggles in leading roles since 2008, Kidman has found success in supporting roles in recent years.
Read more »
Holden Commodore Thieves Use Cheap Tools to Steal CarsHolden Commodores, particularly V8-powered VFs, are being stolen at an alarming rate in Australia due to the easy availability of a tool that can be used to bypass security systems. Criminals are using an OBD-reading tool, originally intended for mechanics and locksmiths, to disable alarms, delete original keys, and program new ones. This technique, coupled with the ability to access the car through the front bumper, has led to a surge in thefts. Some stolen Commodores are used for joyriding, while others are 'rebirthed' by transferring parts like VINs and chassis numbers from multiple vehicles to disguise their identities. While General Motors Australia and New Zealand (GMANZ) acknowledges the issue and the lack of regulation surrounding the tool's purchase, they haven't offered specific solutions to address the crisis faced by Commodore owners.
Read more »
Renewable Power Surpasses Coal for First Time in Australia's Energy MarketRenewable energy sources set a new record, providing 46% of Australia's electricity supply in the December 2024 quarter, surpassing coal-fired generation for the first time. High temperatures and increased demand pushed electricity prices up, but the shift to renewables contributed to record-low emissions.
Read more »
Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon surpasses Shane Warne record as Sri Lanka collapse7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »