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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Hybrid sales accelerate but diesel utes claim top spots

Four Chinese brands were among the top-ten best selling cars bought by Australians in August. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian drivers have jumped behind the wheels of more than 103,000 new vehicles in the span of a month as the nation's automotive sector continues to roar back to life. 

SUVs dominated new vehicle sales during August, according to figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries on Wednesday, and utes claimed three of the top five spots for best-selling models.

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