New vehicle sales figures for October 2026 reported an increase of 6.79 per cent compared to October 2025, with year-to-date sales up 2.46 per cent on the same period in 2025.
While October’s new vehicle sales figures have been presented as evidence of a thriving, competitive market offering consumers greater choice, AADA has cautioned that headline figures do not tell the full story.
The AADA has assessed VFACTs and EVC Top 10 Makes & Models YTD, ranking them by volume. The AADA has also analysed new vehicle sales figures by state for the month of October, as well as fuel types and market segments.