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 Australians can safely replace or service their vehicle. Importantly, dealership service departments continue to offer the replacement of faulty Takata airbags during this time. 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
July 2020
- Toyota RAV4
- Ford Ranger
- Toyota HiLux
- Toyota Corolla
- Hyundai i30
Sales
Total sales for July 2020 were reported at 72,505 units, a 12.8 per cent drop over the same month in 2019. Passenger vehicles dropped 28.5 per cent with 18,149 sales, while SUVs were down 3.5 per cent with 35,360 sales and light commercial vehicles down by 10.8 per cent with 14,898 sales.
SUV Industry sales for July 2020 totalled
36,560
The Sports Utility Market is down by 1,334 vehicle sales (-3.5%) while the Light Commercial Market is down by 1,812 vehicle sales (-10.8%); and the Heavy Commercial Vehicle Market is down by 296 vehicle sales (9.3%) versus July 2019.
FCAI applauds ARENA’s funding of electric vehicle smart charging trial
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry, has applauded the announcement by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) of funding for an electric vehicle (EV) smart charging trial. The funding of $838,000 has been allocated to Origin Energy Ltd, who will provide...
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.
Check a vehicle before you take a ride
Car manufacturers have pleaded with vehicle passengers to check the airbag safety of vehicles with their mobile phones before they take a ride. Why? Because a quick check could save their lives. Any vehicle fitted with an unrectified faulty Takata airbag could kill or seriously injure drivers and...