Australia recorded a 1.8% year-on-year increase in new-vehicle sales in September 2026, according to figures from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and the Electric Vehicle Council. CarExpert’s analysis found that growth depended heavily on BYD and Geely: excluding both brands, September sales would have been down 5.2%. The market added just 1,887 sales overall, while Chinese brands’ sales rose 75.2% and all other brands combined fell 15.1%.
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BYD and Geely Lift Australia’s September New-Car Sales
Australia’s market edged up 1.8% year on year, but analysis suggests sales would have fallen without the two Chinese brands.
Source: CarExpert2026-10-071 min read
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