Sales of recent vehicles and vans in Australia topped a million in 2022 with the newest figures additionally set to verify the exploding demand for electrical automobiles.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries will launch the full-year figures on Thursday because the market continues to bounce again from points related to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide considerations.
To the top of November final 12 months, demand had pushed to 993,509 automobiles, a 2.3 per cent enchancment over the identical interval in 2021.
Though nonetheless a small proportion of the full market, gross sales of electrical automobiles had climbed by greater than 500 per cent, reaching 28,326 over the 11 months.
The urge for food for hybrids additionally continued final 12 months with 74,704 retailed to the top of November, a 15.6 per cent enhance.
Releasing these November figures, FCAI chief government Tony Weber stated it was clear the one-millionth automobile for 2022 can be bought in early December.
“The automotive sector is continuing to recover from (COVID-19) pandemic-related shutdowns, a global shortage of microprocessors and the general supply chain uncertainty we experienced over the last two years,” Mr Weber stated.
“While this is positive news, many customers are still facing extended wait times for their vehicle, with expected delivery dates for some models beyond 12 months.”
Toyota will lead the market in 2022, with its current dominance largely unchallenged.
The firm could have bought about 235,000 automobiles throughout its vary, nicely forward of Mazda which can end second with one thing underneath 100,000 items.
Third place shall be an in depth end between Kia and Mitsubishi.
To the top of November, Kia had advised 72,700 automobiles, simply 636 greater than Mitsubishi.
Toyota may also have the top-selling automotive with demand for its HiLux two-wheel and four-wheel-drive fashions prone to end round 65,000 forward of the Ford Ranger on about 48,000.
