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2006 Overall Australia / Oceania Auto Industry Sales

Country-level sales figures for total passenger cars in Australia / Oceania

Australia / Oceania Passenger Car Sales for 2006

Overall, 2006 maintained the positive sales momentum in Australia and showcased modest growth or stability in other countries of Oceania.

Car sales in Australia remained strong in 2006, albeit with a slight decline versus the prior year. A total of 1,049,982 new vehicles were sold in Australia, maintaining a similar sales volume to the previous year. Passenger vehicles continued to dominate the market, with 598k units sold, followed by light commercial vehicles and SUVs. The top-selling brands in Australia in 2006 included Holden (General Motors), Toyota, and Ford. The Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon retained their popularity as the best-selling models, reflecting the continued demand for large sedans in the Australian market.

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