August new vehicle market flat as petrol and diesel slip to 50.5% share
Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 3 sources
First reported by AutoTalk Australia ·
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The quick read
- Australian new vehicle sales reached 100,939 in August, up 0.4% on the same month last year.
- Petrol and diesel vehicles have slipped to 50.5% share of the market.
- Year-to-date volume sits at a level that suggests the market is still active, but changing.
- Dealers need to adapt their strategies to reflect the shift in consumer preference for alternative fuel options.
For dealers: Australian dealers need to adapt their sales strategies to reflect the declining market share of petrol and diesel vehicles and increasing demand for alternative fuel options.
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ADME commentary
The ADME angle
The fact that petrol and diesel vehicles have slipped to 50.5% share of the market has significant implications for dealers who have traditionally relied on these models for sales.
This shift in market share is likely to impact showroom traffic, with customers increasingly looking for alternative fuel options.
What it means for the order bank
Dealers who fail to adapt their stock and ordering strategies to reflect this change in consumer preference risk being left with a surplus of unsold petrol and diesel vehicles.
The 0.4% increase in new vehicle sales in August suggests that the market is still active, but dealers need to be strategic in their pricing and margin management to remain competitive.
Competitor response and marketing
Dealers who are able to effectively market and promote their alternative fuel options are likely to gain a competitive advantage, particularly in a market where consumer preferences are shifting rapidly.
Taking action
This week, dealers should review their current stock and ordering strategies to ensure they are aligned with the changing market trends and consumer preferences, and consider increasing their marketing efforts to promote alternative fuel options.
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