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More new vehicles were delivered this July than in any previous July

A record July shows continued demand, but the much larger June result reminds us that comparison periods matter.

By Eugene Maslov, Founder and Finance Broker at Lendr360
Published 13 September 2026 · Last reviewed 24 September 2026

The FCAI recorded 103,656 new-vehicle deliveries in its VFACTS data for July 2026. That was 0.5% higher than July last year and set a July record. Deliveries were also almost 21% lower than the record June result, so the comparison period makes a big difference to the headline.

Source: Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, 5 August 2026