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BUSINESS SALES BOOST CAR MARKET IN JUNE
3rd July 2009
The latest new vehicle sales data shows encouraging results with clear signs the market has been boosted by strong, additional demand from business sales. Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 102,847 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial... More…
CAR INDUSTRY COMMITTED TO FURTHER CO2 REDUCTIONS
2nd July 2009
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), supports the COAG decision to conduct an evaluation of options to lower carbon emissions from vehicles. "The automotive industry is committed to reducing vehicle emissions and... More…
VEHICLE SAFETY CONTINUES TO IMPROVE
23rd June 2009
Australians continue to embrace lifesaving Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems with the technology fitted to almost seven out of ten new vehicles. Latest figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show 65.6 per cent of new passenger cars and Sports Utility... More…
BUSINESS TAKES ADVANTAGE OF TAX BREAK ON NEW VEHICLES
3rd June 2009
There is positive news in the latest vehicle sales figures with increased business purchases providing a much-needed confidence boost to the market. Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 75,439 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles... More…
AUSTRALIA HOSTS INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE CONFERENCE
20th May 2009
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has this week hosted the International Motorcycle Manufacturers’ Association (IMMA) General Assembly in Melbourne. “This is the first time Australia has hosted an IMMA... More…
BUSINESS TAX BREAK PROVIDES A BOOST FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
14th May 2009
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has welcomed the passage of legislation that will provide a tax break for new investment, including the purchase of business vehicles. “The industry welcomes the timely,... More…
FEDERAL BUDGET PROVIDES BIG SAVINGS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES WHO BUY A NEW VEHICLE
12th May 2009
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), says the Federal Government’s Budget decision to increase and extend the investment tax break for small business provides a valuable incentive for new vehicle sales.... More…
INDUSTRY PREPARES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO TAKE TO AUSTRALIAN ROADS
8th May 2009
The peak body representing manufacturers and importers of new vehicles, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has taken steps to prepare for the introduction of plug-in electric and electric-hybrid vehicles into the Australian market. The FCAI has established an Electric Vehicle... More…