Commercial Vehicles Drive Rebound in Australian Sales

Commercial vehicle sales drove a rebound in Australian vehicle sales in August, which increased 4.6% over August 2015 figures, according to a report by the Australian Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

by Staff

September 9, 2016

1 min to read

SUV and light commercial vehicle sales increased by more than 10% compared to August of 2015, according to the report. SUV sales now make up 37.3% of total sales, up from 34.8% in 2015, and light commercials account for 18.7% of sales, compared with 17.4% in 2015.

August also saw strong growth in business sales, with sales up 21.5% over a year ago. Sales of light commercial vehicles to business customers increased by 34.4% and sales of SUVs to business were up 31.2%.

Toyota continued to lead the market with 19.7% of total sales. Toyota was followed by Mazda (9.8%), Holden (8.1%), Ford (7.2%), and Hyundai (6.9%).

The light commercial market is up by 2,330 vehicle sales (16.2%). The heavy commercial vehicle market is up by 106 vehicles (3.9%) compared to a year ago, according to the report.

Topics:Australia Retail Sales Fleet Sales Commercial Fleets Global Fleet

More Global Fleet

A person holding a clipboard and writing on an inspection checklist beside the wheel of a large white vehicle, likely conducting a fleet or safety inspection.

Cameras, Safety and Insurance: From Reactive Claims to Real-time Prevention

Commercial auto remains one of the most challenging and costly lines of coverage for fleet operators and insurers alike. Learn more about how to effectively address these issues from Onur Aksan, Enterprise Business Development Executive, Geotab.

Cover of a whitepaper titled “The Hidden Costs of Departmentally Assigned Vehicles on Your Fleet” featuring a black fleet vehicle driving on a road at sunset. Subheadline reads: “Discover how your fleet can reduce costs and minimize risk by implementing vehicle sharing.” The document focuses on fleet optimization, vehicle sharing, cost reduction, utilization tracking, and risk management for fleet operations.

Why Fleet Managers Are Replacing Departmental Vehicles with Shared Motor Pools

Departmentally assigned vehicles often create hidden costs through underutilization, poor visibility, and increased administrative burden. This white paper explores how shared motor pool strategies help fleets reduce costs, improve accountability, and optimize vehicle utilization.

Fleet Costs Are Rising: Here’s How Leaders Are Responding

Fleet leaders are under pressure to reduce costs, adapt to economic uncertainty, and make smarter decisions. See how peers across North America are responding with real data, proven strategies, and forward-looking insights. Download the 2026 Market Pulse Report to benchmark your strategy and uncover where you can gain an edge.