Year-on-year drop for sector but passenger vehicle numbers steady on monthly basis.

BYD’s plug-in hybrid ute only behind Hilux, Ranger and Triton in monthly sales charts for new commercials.

Toyota RAV4 and Kia Seltos take out January’s top two spots.

Marque scores top three used-imported models for January, Nissan’s Leaf makes big gains.

Annual customs figures reveal drops for all new and used sectors.

New-vehicle sales figures reveal drop for EVs, hybrids and ICE models make gains.

Results for 2024 reflect “pressing need for policy stability to support sustained market growth and resilience”.

Ford completes hat-trick in annual figures, including best-selling overall new model.