Australian new car product sales ended up down 17.9% in March, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) explained, attributing the fall to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the standard financial state.

Income for the thirty day period totalled 81,690, consisting of 21,777 passenger cars for a 26.7% share of the market, 39,171 SUVs (48%) and eighteen,162 light-weight commercial cars (22.2%). 

Toyota was the ideal providing model in March, with 17,583 product sales recorded. In next location was Mazda with 6,819 product sales, followed by Mitsubishi with 6,002 product sales, Kia with five,654 product sales and Hyundai with five,306 product sales.

The major-providing car in March was the Toyota Hilux with three,556 product sales, followed by the Ford Ranger (three,108 product sales), Toyota RAV 4 (2,991 product sales), Toyota Corolla (2,812 product sales) and the Holden Colorado (2,391 product sales).

Tony Weber, chief govt of the FCAI, explained that inspite of the tough conditions, a lot of automotive dealerships close to Australia remained open up.

“Lots of dealerships have opted to continue being open up to retain assist for customers, specially from a services standpoint, throughout this tough period.

“Of distinct value are 1st responder and important services cars. We ought to keep these cars on the road to make certain our communities proceed to functionality and continue being secure.

“In addition, we will need to make certain individuals who physically attend their workplace can vacation securely.  The motor car is a secure form of transportation throughout the pandemic, making it possible for occupants to maintain their personal length from other commuters. 

“Inside dealerships, consumer basic safety is of the maximum precedence, and automotive brands have initiated a wide variety of improved hygiene protocols and contactless consultations to retain personal length,” Weber explained.

The March regular result signifies the twenty fourth consecutive thirty day period of adverse advancement for the automotive business in Australia and has been triggered by a selection of challenges over the previous two several years, together with environmental, political and financial things, the FCAI explained.