There were 2994 commercial registrations in January 2016, which the Motor Vehicle Industry Association says is the biggest amount yet recorded for the month.
Ford was the commercial market leader for the month of January with 23% market share (699 units), followed by Toyota with 16% (469 units) and Holden third with 9% market share (280 units).
The Ford Ranger retained its position as the monthly top selling commercial model for January with a 22% market share (661 units) followed by the Toyota Hilux with 10% (300 units) and the Holden Colorado with 9% market share (266 units).
Pick-ups/chassis-cabs account for 18% market share of the new vehicle market.
“While new vehicle sales for 2016 have started where they left off in 2015, the remainder of 2016 is expected to soften slightly as the year progresses,” says MIA chief executive officer David Crawford.
