Inventory levels, interest rates, diminishing demand and inflation have all made Q1 2025 a tough quarter for dealers.
There are few manufacturers or franchises who are not experiencing the impact of a supply push market. We are seeing the return to pre-pandemic levels of discounting, incentives and subverted finance.
Pitcher Partners’ Australian Market Vehicle Facts (VFACTS) analysis reporting for Q1 2025 is now available!
Our in-depth analysis, supported by industry experience and dealer relationships, provides valuable insights into the latest vehicle sales trends.
Key highlights include:
- Order banks keeping declines smaller as business buyers lead the way.
- Q1 was a mixed bag for Japanese manufacturers in what is usually a strong quarter across the board.
- Battery Electric vehicles continue to slide until the price point garners interest from the volume consumer.
- Will PHEV’s continue to have strong demand as the FBT exemption ceased on 1 April?
- Dealer performance is under pressure, with compressed margins and a need for effective cost management strategies implement in earnest.
- Private demand down in Q1 but up marginally in March.
- How many more Ute models can the crowded market handle?
But these are only the highlights, the detail is in our report.
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