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
September 2020
- Ford Ranger
- Toyota HiLux
- Toyota RAV4
- Hyundai i30
- Mazda CX-5
Sales
Total sales for September 2020 were reported at 68,895 units, a 21.8 per cent drop over the same month in 2019. Passenger vehicles dropped 28.8 per cent with 17,729 sales, while SUVs were down 22.0 per cent with 32,647 sales and light commercial vehicles down by 13.6 per cent with 15,772 sales.
SUV Industry sales for September 2020 totalled
32,647
The Sports Utility Market is down by 9,207 vehicle sales (-22.0%) while the Light Commercial Market is down by 2,485 vehicle sales (-13.6%); and the Heavy Commercial Vehicle Market is down by 324 vehicle sales (-10.2%) versus September 2019.
Car Manufacturers Stress Takata Recall Importance
Car manufacturers are urging vehicle owners in outer metropolitan suburbs to take immediate action to identify and urgently rectify faulty Takata airbags. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber says more than 150,000 vehicles on Australian roads still needed to have faulty airbags...
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 releases motorcycle sales figures for third quarter 2020
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has released sales figures for new motorcycles and Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) year to date ending 30th September 2020. A total of 79,623 vehicles were sold across the period, representing a 26.4 per cent increase on the same period last year when 62,971 vehicles were...