China becomes Australia’s biggest vehicle source for first time in a single month

Summary: China has overtaken Japan to become Australia’s largest source of new vehicles in a single month, with 22,362 sold in February 2026, marking Japan’s first loss of the top spot in 28 years. The total sales in Australia for the month were 90,712, reflecting a decline of 4.5% year-on-year, while battery electric vehicles achieved a record market share.

Brands mentioned: Toyota, Mazda, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Chery, Isuzu.