Extended wait instances for some automobiles stay an element for Australian automotive consumers regardless of the continued restoration within the car market, the business’s peak physique says.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries says the market rose by 17.9 per cent in November with 95,080 new vehicles and vehicles retailed.
That took demand for the 12 months to 993,509, a 2.3 per cent enchancment in comparison with the identical time final 12 months.
FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber mentioned the one-millionth new car for 2022 could be offered over the following week.
“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 mentioned.
“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.”
Sales of battery electrical, plug-in hybrid and hybrid automobiles continued to rise with 13,415 zero and low-emission automobiles offered in November.
Sales of battery electrical automobiles greater than doubled in contrast with October to 4457 whereas demand for hybrid’s was additionally up by greater than 70 per cent in comparison with November final 12 months.
The enchancment got here because the federal authorities considers buy incentives, elevated gasoline high quality requirements and an emissions goal for the sunshine car sector to additional increase the alternative-fuel section.
“Purchase incentives for zero and low emission vehicles, and increased fuel quality standards are both important levers in reducing CO2 emissions from Australia’s light vehicle fleet,” Mr Weber mentioned.
“These need to be combined with a federally-led emissions target for the light vehicle sector.
“One which is formidable, but achievable and is cognisant of car worth, mannequin availability, battery provide and infrastructure necessities.”
Toyota led the market last month, selling 20,107 vehicles ahead of Mazda (7549), Ford (7165), Kia (6120) and Mitsubishi (5559).
The Toyota Hi-Lux was the top-selling model with 5440 ahead of the Ford Ranger (5073), the Toyota Corolla (3732), the MG ZS (3051) and the Toyota Landcruiser (2296).
The November market additionally confirmed a pointy 36.3 per cent rise in demand from rental fleets with 6599 automobiles offered as operators ready for the primary main vacation interval since COVID-19 border restrictions eased.
