New commercial registrations in August were the highest since 1981, when the Motor Industry Association began counting.
Commercial registrations were up 15.4% to 3002 units from 2602, while passenger registrations rose 3.5% to 7066 from 6828.
According to the Motor Industry Association, year-to-date sales of new commercial vehicles are at an unprecedented level at 21% (4148 units) above 2013.
If this trend continues it is possible total commercial vehicle sales for 2014 could exceed a staggering 36,000 units, some 5000 units above 2013 and 13,000 units above 2012.
To add to the commercial wins, the Ford Ranger was the top selling new vehicle model in August with 548 new registrations, with the Toyota Hilux in third with 413 units.
Toyota was the light commercial vehicle market leader with 22.9% share (688 units) followed by Ford at 20% (636 units) and Holden third at 9% (273 units).
The Ranger retained its position as the monthly top selling commercial model for August with 548 units sold (18% market share). The Toyota Hilux was the second best seller with 13% market share (413 units), followed by the Toyota Hiace at 8% (254 units).
Year-to-date the Ford Ranger has regained the lead as the top selling commercial model with 16% market share (3842 units) closely followed by the Toyota Hilux, with 15% market share (3739 units).
