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Market Scan – Issue 21 | February 2025

SLOW START FOR NEW VEHICLE SALES IN JANUARY

New vehicle sales for the first month of 2025 of 86,804 were down 3.3 per cent on the result for the same period last year demonstrating that the market remains flat following a weak second half of 2024.

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HISTORY OF THE TOP SELLING CAR IN 2024

Toyota displayed the RAV4 (Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive) concept car at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show which wowed the public and encouraged Toyota to green light the car’s development in 1991.

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ANCAP TO TEST POWER-OPERATED CAR DOORS FROM 2026NCAP TO TEST POWER-OPERATED CAR DOORS FROM 2026 AMID ‘REGULATORY LOOPHOLE’

The Australian government is being urged to investigate a popular piece of tech found in modern vehicles amid growing safety concerns.

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EV BATTERIES NOW LAST LONGER THAN PETROL AND DIESEL VEHICLES

A new study in the UK has shown that electric vehicle (EV) batteries now last longer than petrol and diesel vehicle batteries. While earlier electric cars were thought to have shorter lifespans, new technology has made EVs just as reliable as traditional cars, even with heavy use. 

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2025 GEELY EX5: MODEL Y RIVAL ARRIVING IN AUSTRALIA, LAUNCH IMMINENT

Geely has confirmed a March launch for its EX5 electric SUV, with the first batch of vehicles arriving in Australia this week.

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NEW PHEV OPTION FOR ISUZU D-MAX AND MU-X

Plug-in hybrid could be added as part of CO2 reduction drive

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MARKET INSIGHT: MEASURABLE MOVEMENT IN JAN

Tough times shift buyer preferences, leaving clear mark on new-vehicle sales chart

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2026 KIA PV5 REVEALED AS ELECTRIC CARNIVAL ALTERNATIVE, VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ RIVAL

The Kia PV5 is an all-electric alternative to the Carnival with a boxier, upright shape. It is on the radar for an Australian launch

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BYD 2025 PRICING SETS THE BAR FOR EVS IN AUSTRALIA

EVDirect, the exclusive distributor of BYD, can reveal a pricing shake up set to save Australians thousands of dollars on their next new energy vehicle. 

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‘HELD UP QUITE WELL’: MYTHS ON USED ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY HEALTH DEBUNKED

How long an electric vehicle’s battery will last can be a concern for anyone thinking of buying one. But a new report has found they’ve got a longer shelf life than you might think.

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7 OF THE BEST MODERN CAR SAFETY FEATURES AVAILABLE TODAY

Most of us have a good idea of what we want when we step onto a showroom floor when shopping for a new car. For some, lots of cargo space is a must, while for others, it’s a user-friendly infotainment system. While it may not be at the forefront of our minds, car safety features are something we’d all do well to prioritize when looking for a new car.

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CAR BRANDS COULD FACE $2.8 BILLION IN FINES DUE TO NVES

A new study commissioned by the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) warns that the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) could result in hefty fines.

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AUSTRALIAN HYBRID SALES COOL BUT STILL LEAD EVS IN 2024

Latest sales figures show that while hybrid sales dropped in 2024, they still lead EVs by a huge margin.

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STRONG START FOR NEW TRUCK AND VAN SALES IN JANUARY 2025

New truck and van sales in Australia kicked off 2025 on a solid footing, recording the second-best January sales performance on record. 

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ANOTHER AUSTRALIAN PORT PROBLEM CAUSES NEW CAR DELIVERY DELAYS

Biosecurity issues are causing more major delays at Australian ports, impacting deliveries from at least one vehicle-carrying cargo ship.

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CAR NEWS FEBRUARY 2025

Kia set to reveal EV4 and concept vehicles, Mitsubishi Outlander to be updated for 2025 and more. 

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GWM CANNON ALPHA PHEV: THE UTE FLEET MANAGERS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!

The Australian ute market is about to get a game-changing addition with the launch of the GWM Cannon Alpha Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in April 2025.

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NISSAN HONDA MERGER OFF: WHY IT’S THE BEST NEWS THIS YEAR (SO FAR)

As far as terrible ideas go, this one is pretty bad.

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GLOBAL AUTO INDUSTRY FACES OVERSUPPLY OF SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS

The global automotive industry now faces an oversupply of semiconductor chips after a period of shortage after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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