Australia Vehicle Sales Down 5.5% in August

Australia vehicle sales totaled 88,157 units for August 2014, down 5.5% vs. August 2013. 

August 2014 vehicle sales decreased 1.9% compared with July 2014 sales.

2014 sales through August totaled 737,975. This was down 2.5% over the same period in 2013.

Toyota was the leader in vehicle sales with a year-to-date total of 137,665, resulting in an 18.7% market share.