About
FCAI is the peak industry organisation representing the manufacturers and importers of passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles in Australia.
COVID-19 Information
The Australian motoring industry remains open during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure Australian consumers can safely access emergency repairs or maintenance for their vehicles. This includes the replacement of faulty Takata airbags. The industry strictly observes all required hygiene and physical distancing practices. For more information, please click here.
Representing the Australian Auto Industry
Australia's top sellers
October 2020
- Toyota HiLux
- Ford Ranger
- Toyota RAV4
- Toyota LandCruiser
- Toyota Prado
Sales
Total sales for October 2020 were reported at 81,220 units, a 1.5 per cent drop over the same month in 2019. Passenger vehicles dropped 24.5 per cent with 17,794 sales, while SUVs were up 6.7 per cent with 41,220 sales and light commercial vehicles up by 11.6 per cent with 19,152 sales.
SUV Industry sales for October 2020 totalled
41,220
The Sports Utility Market is up by 2,756 vehicle sales (6.7%) while the Light Commercial Market is up by 1,988 vehicle sales (11.6%); and the Heavy Commercial Vehicle Market is down by 37 vehicle sales (-1.2%) versus October 2019.
FCAI: Victorian Government trying to ‘kill’ EV use
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has condemned the announcement by the Victorian State Government that it intends to initiate a road user charge on electric vehicles (EVs) from 1st July 2021. Tony Weber, chief executive of the FCAI, made the following comments. “Once again, we have a state...
Codes of Practice
This code is prepared under the direction of the FCAl Board, and endorsed by FCAI members.
Takata Airbag Recall
A new website tool is available now which allows you to check quickly whether your vehicle is affected by the Takata Airbag Recall. Go to www.IsMyAirbagSafe.com.au and enter your number plate and state. Or text the word TAKATA to 0487 247 224.
Car manufacturers call for recall action before holiday travel
Car manufacturers are calling on vehicle owners to urgently check and organise the repair of faulty Takata airbags fitted to their vehicles ahead of the holiday season. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber said it was critical that vehicle owners checked their cars before they embarked on...