Among the top ten automotive brands by sales in Australia in February, four were Chinese brands. According to new vehicle registration data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), China surpassed Japan for the first time to become Australia’s largest source of new vehicles in February, ending Japan’s 28-year dominance as the country’s top import supplier. A total of 22,362 China-made vehicles were sold in Australia in February 2026, up 45.1% year-on-year and accounting for 24.6% of the country’s new car market for the month. During the same period, Japanese vehicles recorded sales of 21,671 units, ranking second with a 31.3% year-on-year decline. Thailand followed with 19,493 units, while South Korea ranked fourth with 11,913 units. Total vehicle sales in Australia from 2024 to Feb 2026 The overall market contracted slightly. Total new vehicle sales in Australia reached 90,712 units in February, down 4.5% from a year earlier. Despite the lack of significant growth in overall market demand, sales of China-made vehicles expanded sharply. In recent years, Chinese brands have continued to increase their presence in Australia. In addition to early entrants such as Great Wall Motor (GWM) and MG, more Chinese automakers have entered the local market in recent years. Statistics show that since 2020, nine of the ten new automotive brands entering the Australian market have been Chinese. Among the top ten automotive brands by sales in Australia in February, four were Chinese brands. Total vehicle sales acorss different brands in Australia from Feb 2025 to Feb 2026 FCAI data show that BYD became the best-selling Chinese brand in the Australian market during the month. The company sold 5,323 vehicles in February, ranking sixth in the country’s overall monthly sales list. During the first two months of the year, BYD’s cumulative sales in Australia reached 10,324 units, representing year-on-year growth of 161%. GWM followed with sales of 4,689 units in February. Its cumulative sales for January and February reached 9,198 units, up 28% year-on-year. Chery also recorded strong growth, with 3,938 vehicles sold in February. Its cumulative sales for the first two months reached 7,718 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 99%. Total vehicle sales acorss different models in Australia from Feb 2025 to Feb 2026 The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro ranked third in Australia’s new car market with 2,315 units sold, up 116% year-on-year. SAIC Motor’s MG brand recorded sales of 3,254 vehicles in February. Its cumulative sales for the first two months reached 6,377 units, representing a year-on-year decline of 14.7%.