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EMERGING BUYER PREFERENCE FOR DIESEL SUVs
3rd May 2012
Official VFACTS data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows an emerging buyer preference for diesel sports utility vehicles in the continuing strong market for SUVs. Overall, 79,097 vehicles were sold in April, an increase of 6.6 per cent (or 4,833... More…
AUTO INDUSTRY WELCOMES WEBB DOCK DECISION
2nd May 2012
Australia’s automotive industry has welcomed the decision announced today by the Victorian Government to redevelop Webb Dock West. The decision will consolidate the automotive import and export trade by relocating it within the Port of Melbourne to the newly redeveloped Webb Dock West. FCAI... More…
2012 MOTORCYCLE SALES STRONG IN FIRST QUARTER
11th April 2012
Official figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show that 25,526 new motorcycles, ATVs and scooters were sold in the first quarter of 2012. This number is an increase of 9.7 per cent (2,249 units) over the first quarter in 2011. Sales to the... More…
SUVs CONTINUE TO DOMINATE AUSSIE CAR SALES
4th April 2012
Official VFACTS data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows continued strong growth in vehicle sales for 2012 with 97,616 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles sold in March. This is a 3.9 per cent increase (or 3,632 vehicles) compared to the same... More…
Speech by FCAI Chief Executive, Ian Chalmers, to Cars of Tomorrow Conference
14th March 2012
Good morning Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. I welcome this opportunity because it gives me a chance to not only participate in this excellent event, but also to reinforce the importance of the automotive industry to Australia, now and in the future. The Australian automotive... More…
Consumer choice drives car fleet CO2 profile
14th March 2012
FCAI Chief Executive, Ian Chalmers, noted today that significant improvements in vehicle technology have resulted in new cars in the Australian market recording their lowest ever carbon dioxide emissions. Mr Chalmers highlighted this achievement while responding to a report from the National... More…
AUSSIES’ LOVE FOR SUVs BRING STRONG NEW CAR SALES
5th March 2012
Official VFACTS data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows a second strong month for 2012 with 85,723 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles sold in February. This is a 6.0 per cent increase (or 4,827 vehicles) compared to the same month in 2011. Taking... More…
FCAI Annual General Meeting & Annual Dinner 2012
2nd March 2012
Details for the FCAI Annual General Meeting & Annual Dinner - Monday 7th May 2012 Date:Monday 7 May 2012 Venue:Parliament House, Canberra Time:Board Meeting 2-3pm Annual General Meeting 3-5pm FCAI Dinner 7-10pm I look forward to providing further information about these events in the... More…