Last month’s figure – the lowest in 12 years – fell by 158 traders year-on-year.

Four different marques feature among top five models in latest stats.

Sales of used imports tumble but Toyota remains the best performer.

Toyota Hilux leads race to be best-selling new light-commercial vehicle.

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.