For the fourth time in five years Australia’s motor industry is celebrating a record annual result as – for the first time – sales of SUVs outstripped cars. Industry statistical service VFACTS says 2017 deliveries rose 0.9% to 1,189,116, units, capped off by a record December with sales up 4.1% to 102,820 units. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries CEO Tony Weber says Australians bought 465,646 SUVs during 2017 for a 39.2% share of the market, compared with 450,012 ...

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