In this episode of Under the Bonnet: An Aussie Car Podcast, Robert explores the 2024 Australian car market trends and statistics. He highlights record-breaking new car sales in Australia, with over 1,220,000 new vehicles hitting the roads, led by brands like Toyota and Ford. The discussion reveals the continued dominance of petrol and diesel vehicles, even though there is a growing interest in new energy vehicles like hybrid and battery electric vehicles. The episode also covers the changing dynamics in automobile sales, including a decrease in passenger car sales, steady SUV market growth, and slight declines in the light and heavy commercial vehicle sectors. Lastly, Robert touches upon geographical nuances in automobile sales, indicating that most vehicles were delivered to populous states like New South Wales and Victoria.
