Australian June 2009 Sales Results
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
3 July 2009
www.fcai.com.au
The latest new vehicle sales data shows encouraging results with clear signs the market has been boosted by strong, additional demand from business sales.
Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 102,847 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in June 2009.
This is the third highest selling month on-record, following 106,541 in June 2008 and 105,097 in June 2007.
“The June results are encouraging and a positive sign for the new vehicle market and the Australian economy,” FCAI Chief Executive Andrew McKellar said.
“This is the third highest selling month on-record and only the fourth time ever that sales have exceeded 100,000 units in a single month,” he said.
Business purchases in June were 46,679 – a 12 per cent increase on a year ago. In particular, sales of utes, vans and light trucks have surged by 26.9 per cent compared to June 2008.
“The surge in business sales is directly attributed to the Federal Government’s business tax break and these figures provide clear evidence that this has been a very effective policy measure,” Mr McKellar said.
“Our analysis indicates that the business tax break has led to an additional 10,000 vehicles being sold over the past three months. That is a 10 to 12 per cent boost to business sales and a five per cent increase for the total market,” he said.
“This is additional turnover of between three-and-four-hundred million dollars that is providing a direct boost to the car industry as well as other local businesses throughout the Australian economy,” Mr McKellar said.
“The tax break is classic stimulus; it is giving businesses the confidence to invest in their own future and securing jobs in the industry,” Mr McKellar said.
Year-to-date 455,223 new vehicles have been sold, down 16.1 per cent (87,472) compared to the same period last year.
Toyota continued in the top sales position in June with 21,410 vehicle sales, ahead of Holden with 12,167 and Ford with 10,194.
Top Australian Brands June 2009
Brand - Sales
1. Toyota - 21410
2. Holden - 12167
3. Ford - 10194
4. Mazda - 8406
5. Hyundai - 7862
6. Mitsubishi - 6912
7. Nissan - 6050
8. Honda - 4354
9. Volkswagen - 4068
10. Subaru - 3757
11. Mercedes-Benz - 2234
12. Suzuki - 2058
13. Kia - 2026
14. BMW - 1944
15. Audi - 1119
16. Peugeot -748
17. Volvo - 621
18. Jeep - 483
19. Lexus - 458
20. Land Rover - 377
Top Australian Vehicles June 2009
Vehicle - Sales
1. Toyota HiLux - 4756
2. Holden Commodore - 4748
3. Toyota Corolla - 4066
4. Mazda 3 - 3741
5. Ford Falcon - 3410
6. Mitsubishi Triton - 3043
7. Hyundai i30 - 2742
8. Nissan Navara - 2568
9. Hyundai Getz - 2263
10. Toyota Yaris - 2194
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New Zealand June 2009 Sales Results
Motor Industry Association New Zealand
3 July 2009
www.mia.org.nz
New vehicle sales in June continue increase.
There has been another lift in the sale of new vehicles in New Zealand with June’s new car sales figures showing an eight per cent increase over May’s registrations.
“This is another encouraging sign that the New Zealand new car market is through the worst,” says Perry Kerr, CEO of the Motor Industry Association. “Both new car and light commercial sales increased over May’s totals, which themselves were an improvement from the very low sales volumes in April, one of the industry’s worst ever months.”
In June, a total of 4,306 new cars were registered, compared to 3,979 in May this year, an 8.2 per cent increase. Registrations totaling 1,812 units in the new commercial vehicle sector produced a 37.8 per cent increase in volume over the previous month.
The total new vehicle market for 2009 looks to be approximately two-thirds the level of 2008 with forecast new car and commercial sales of between 50,000 to 60,000 units expected for the full year.
Kerr says overseas trends indicate that other major markets are now through the worst of the low sales volumes. “It seems we’re following these trends in New Zealand, which is very encouraging. With June’s total, we’re on track for these predicted 2009 figures.”
In terms of market share, Toyota continues as the market leader in both new cars and commercial vehicle sectors. Toyota’s overall market share of 19.3 per cent puts it in front of Ford with 12.4 per cent and Holden with 8.9 per cent year to date. The Toyota Corolla is the country’s best-selling model, ahead of the Holden Commodore and the Suzuki Swift.
Top New Zealand Brands June 2009
Brand - Sales
1. Toyota - 1416
2. Ford - 718
3. Nissan - 443
4. = Hyundai - 438
4. = Mazda - 438
6. Holden - 427
7. Suzuki - 337
8. Mitsubishi - 271
9. Volkswagen - 215
10. Kia - 213
11. Honda - 189
12. BMW - 103
13. Subaru - 102
14. Audi - 96
15. Mercedes Benz - 88
16. FIAT - 57
17. Peugeot - 47
18. Lexus - 35
19. Skoda - 27
20. Citroen - 22
Top New Zealand Vehicles June 2009
Vehicle - Sales
1. Toyota Corolla - 255
2. Suzuki Swift - 211
3. Holden Commodore - 168
4. Ford Falcon - 161
5. Hyundai Tuscon - 129
6= Volkswagen Golf - 124
6= Toyota Yaris - 124
8. Mazda3 - 118
9. Hyundai i30 - 114
10. Toyota Camry - 110