- The Australian market (VP and LUV sales on Australian soil) broke its record in 2012, approaching the threshold of 900,000 units (against 800,000 in 2011 and 790,000 in 2005).

- Affected only slightly by the 2008-2209 financial crisis (the market having lost only 100,000 units in two years), the Australian market started to grow again from 2010 onwards to finally set a record.

- By carmaker, the Toyota Group (also a producer in Australia) is the leader in 2012 with a 19% market share. The Hyundai-Kia group, which has made significant progress over the past five years, has made second place with 13% market share.

- The GM (via the brand Holden) and Ford groups have lost much influence, with respectively 11% and 7% of the market. Together they have done less well than Toyota in 2012.

- Japanese carmakers have a strong presence in Australia, since they account for more than half of the market (52%) in 2012.