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Can BYD be stopped? Chinese giant locks into second place on the sales charts ahead of Mazda, Ford, Kia and Hyundai as Operation Target Toyota continues
Executive Summary
Summary: BYD has secured second place in Australia’s new-car sales for the second consecutive month, delivering 8211 vehicles in May 2026—a 154 per cent increase year-on-year. The Chinese brand now outsells Ford, Kia, Hyundai and Mazda, though Toyota remains dominant with roughly double BYD’s sales.
Brands mentioned: BYD, Mazda, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, Tesla, GWM, Chery, MG, Isuzu
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Can BYD be stopped? Chinese giant locks into second place on the sales charts ahead of Mazda, Ford, Kia and Hyundai as Operation Target Toyota continues
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