Australia recorded its strongest July for new vehicle sales despite the end of the EOFY buying rush. We examine the VFACTS data, the rise of electrified vehicles, China's growing market influence and why the changing vehicle mix matters for Australia's tyre industry....
Australia’s new vehicle market reached a record 140,058 deliveries in June 2026, with battery electric vehicles accounting for 23.3% of sales. Behind the headline result, changing powertrains, vehicle origins and buyer profiles are reshaping OE fitments and future replacement tyre demand....
