Australia, like the USA, is a car-centric country. It doesn’t have an extensive mass transit network like Europe, for instance; probably due to lack of population density, lower gas prices (less than half the price in Europe, about 25-30% higher than the USA though) and maybe for cultural reasons as well. Anyway, Australians depend on their cars to get around. I say this even though Deborah and I have managed to get around within the big cities very easily without a car. But most Australians still prefer to drive. And if you want to get to some of the outlying areas, it’s really the only viable option.
They don’t have a lot of the big gas-guzzling SUVs like we do. Smaller, fuel efficient cars are more prevalent. Japanese models seem to be the most popular, especially Toyota. Also popular is the Australian-made Holden brand, which is a subsidiary of General Motors. I’ve also seen plenty of Fords, Hondas, Mazdas, Volkswagons, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Hyundais, Peugeots, Subarus, etc. There are a lot of familiar models here, but some unfamiliar ones as well. And of course their steering wheels are all on the wrong side.
The very popular Holden Commodore - our Sydney hosts had two of these, both new, both green.
You don't see so many of the typical pickup trucks that we are used to. The type pictured here is more common. They call it a "Ute," which is short for utility vehicle.
You thought the El Camino was extinct? Not in Australia.