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The latest VFACTS data shows 94,744 new vehicles were sold last month, an increase of 25.2 per cent or 19,094 vehicles. The record March result eclipses the previous record set in March 2007 by 352 vehicles.
It is the third month in a row that sales have grown, leading industry forecasters to predict that car sales could hit the magic million this year. However, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is hosing down expectations, forecasting more modest 2010 sales of 970,000 vehicles.
FCAI spokesman, James Goodwin, said there was no talk yet of revising upwards the VFACTS sales forecast. "It would be great if we could reach the magic million but it is just too early to call given the easing of business sales and rising interest rates," he said.
The Holden Commodore remains the country's number one family car with 4209 sold last month. Toyota's lifestyle HiLux ute was the second most favourite seller last month, with 3935 sold. Off-roaders continue to be the biggest sellers, with sales up 34 per cent this year.
Top 10 cars - March
1. Holden Commodore 4209
2. Toyota HiLux 3935
3. Hyundai i30 3678
4. Mazda3 3562
5. Toyota Corolla 3555
6. Ford Falcon 2496
7. Mitsubishi Lancer 2245
8. Nissan Navara 2154
9. Holden Cruze 2125
10. Toyota Yaris 2114
Top Ten brands (March)
1. Toyota 20,306
2. Holden 11,795
3. Ford 8092
4. Hyundai 7797
5. Mazda 7453
6. Nissan 6558
7. Mitsubishi 5556
8. Honda 4153
9. Subaru 3679
10. Volkswagen 3034
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