The new car sales results for the YTD September have been released. There were 101,992 new cars delivered. This brings the YTD total to a bit under 940,000. 
These figures see the China influence growing, especially in the BEV sector.
Petrol remains the dominant fuel source followed by diesel.
These two account for about 70 % of sales. Hybrid and PHEVs account for about 20% of sales Pure EV’s account for about 8% of YTD sales.
The growth in SUV’s continues with that sector being about 60% of the total. LCV including Utes and Vans represent about 23% of the total. Passenger cars continue to decline in popularity.
Toyota retains the top position, followed by Ford, Mazda, Kia, and Hyundai. The next five are where the Chinese brands are making inroads. They are Mitsubishi, GWM, BYD, MG and Isuzu Ute.
Of the top ten sales in September three were Utes, and the rest were SUVs. Underneath this is a tale of two Utes. The BYD Shark 6 has quickly grown to a bit under 9% market share in the segment. While the Kia Tasman so far has failed to spark buyer desires.
What these figures show is that despite the draconian NVES legislation trying to force buyers into more EVs by imposing penalties on manufacturers, and that there are over 100 EV and 50 PHEV models available. Buyers don’t want pure EVs. Hybrids are by far more popular and practical.
Again, it shows just how out of touch the government is with everyday car buyers’ preferences.
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