Top Ten Sales By Marque (Marque - Monthly Sales - YTD Sales)

1. Toyota - 16,633 - 141,353
2. Holden - 11,146 - 90,451
3. Ford - 8,212 - 64,783
4. Mazda - 6,473 - 56,718
5. Hyundai - 6,560 - 55,462
6. Nissan - 4,733 - 42,209
7. Mitsubishi - 4,502 - 41,903
8. Honda - 2,740 - 28,095
9. Subaru - 3,230 - 27,592
10. Volkswagen - 3,022 - 25,250

Total Market - 82,122 - 695,666

Top Ten Sales by Model (Marque/Model - Monthly Sales)

1. Holden Commodore - 3,674
2. Toyota Corolla - 3,520
3. Toyota Hilux - 2,954
4. Mazda Mazda3 - 2,871
5. Hyundai i30 - 2,496
6. Holden Cruze - 2,383
7. Ford Falcon - 2,344
8. Toyota Camry - 1,955
9. Nissan Navara - 1,834
10. Hyundai Getz - 1,789
    

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Mazda gave us a glimpse of its next-generation Sky-G (gas) and Sky-D (diesel) powertrains at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, as well as its new Sky-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. These engines are currently running the testing gauntlet, as the first applications are expected to show up as early as next year in... [Read More]

Our friends at Mazda Australia have provided some information on the fresh new technology direct from Europe, see below for more information.

SKY-G
• Diesel-level efficiency
• B-segment fuel economy from C-segment while maximizing actual-use torque (-15 % fuel economy and +15% torque)
• Smooth and linear response with naturally aspirated engine, without expensive external devices (turbo, compressor)
• Efficient calibration that works for all engines due to their common combustion character. Meaning the series of engines could be deployed promptly across the entire all vehicle range.

SKY-D
• Provide the same fuel economy as a two-class-smaller GE vehicle (20% improvement from current DE)
• Comply with Europe Stage6, USA Tier2... [Read More]