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Four things the March VFACTS and EVC numbers are actually telling us

Apr 7, 2026 | 7 min read | 1,238 words | Share article

 

The headline electric vehicle sales number got all the attention, but the real story hides in the details, says Mike Sinclair.

EVs got the lion’s share of attention in the analysis of the March 2026 new car numbers. But the results tell at least three other stories that matter just as much, and one the industry may be dangerously underweighting.

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Mike Sinclair has been testing and writing about cars, motorcycles and more for over 30 years. He was a key executive team member when ACP Media and Carsales formed Australia's leading automotive, industrial, marine and motorcycle online network in the 2000s, and the driving force behind the launch of motoring.com.au. For two decades, Mike led the large multimedia and editorial team at Carsales, and all PR and corporate communications. Mike now consults with a number of key brands on a range of automotive and powersports opportunities.

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