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
August 2020
- Toyota RAV4
- Ford Ranger
- Mazda CX-5
- Toyota LandCruiser
- Toyota Corolla
Sales
Total sales for August 2020 were reported at 60,986 units, a 28.8 per cent drop over the same month in 2019. Passenger vehicles dropped 42.8 per cent with 14,758 sales, while SUVs were down 17 per cent with 32,378 sales and light commercial vehicles down by 35.9 per cent with 11,234 sales.
SUV Industry sales for August 2020 totalled
32,378
The Sports Utility Market is down by 6,652 vehicle sales (-17.0%) while the Light Commercial Market is down by 6,279 vehicle sales (-35.9%); and the Heavy Commercial Vehicle Market is down by 681 vehicle sales (-20.7%) versus August 2019.
Regional Australia urged to check vehicles for faulty Takata airbags
Car manufacturers are urging regional and rural Australians to immediately check their vehicles to determine if they are affected by the Takata airbag recall. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive, Tony Weber, says thousands of vehicles in regional and rural Australia could be affected by the...
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.
FCAI welcomes Federal Government investment in new technologies
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry, has welcomed today’s announcement by the Federal Government of a $1.9 billion dollar investment package in future technologies. According to Tony Weber, chief executive of the FCAI, the investment initiative includes a...