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Sales of scooters rose 4.6 per cent to the end of September, compared to 2024, representing 5.7 per cent of all motorcycle sales, according to the latest data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). Across all categories, 63,988 motorcycles were sold in the first nine months of 2025, representing a 2.2 per […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) notes today’s announcement by the Federal Government on Australia’s 2035 climate change target. FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), introduced in January this year, was a key step in aligning Australia’s light vehicle fleet with national emissions reduction targets and manufacturers have […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has announced the revamp of its longstanding all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety website, with key training materials and resources now hosted on a refreshed digital platform. FCAI members no longer supply ATVs to the Australian market, having ceased in 2021, but remain committed to rider safety and the responsible […]

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The latest VFACTS data, released today, has revealed the strongest July for vehicle sales on record, reflecting ongoing buyer confidence in 2025. Australians continued to show strong demand for new vehicles in July 2025, with 103,097 delivered – up 3.6 per cent on the same month last year. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries welcomes today’s decision by the Full Court of the Federal Court to dismiss the appeal brought by a group of dealers, reinforcing the right of automotive brands to modernise their operations in line with evolving global business practices and consumer expectations.  The court decision relates to a matter concerning […]

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Motorcycle and Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) sales remained steady in the first half of 2025, according to data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. A total of 42,549 units were sold between January and June, unchanged from the same period last year. Yamaha was the top-selling brand, followed by Honda, Kawasaki and KTM. […]

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New vehicle sales across Australia totalled 122,509 units in June 2025, marking a 2.4 per cent increase over the same month in 2024. This brings the year-to-date total to 608,811 new vehicles, demonstrating the strength and resilience of the automotive sector despite ongoing economic pressures. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber said […]

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The credit and debit regime of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) begins tomorrow, marking a major regulatory shift as one of the biggest changes to the Australian automotive industry in a century.  From tomorrow, vehicle manufacturers will be held accountable for the emissions profile of the vehicles they supply to the market, with credits […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) welcomes the Queensland Government’s new QFleet Vehicle Emissions Reduction Strategy 2025-2030 as a balanced and realistic approach to decarbonising the state’s transport fleet.  Unlike prescriptive targets that mandate specific technologies, this strategy focuses on reducing total fleet emissions while recognising the need for operational flexibility across Queensland’s decentralised […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today released new vehicle sales figures for May 2025, with a total of 105,285 vehicles delivered nationally.  FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said: “While down 5.2 per cent compared to the same month in 2024, the results reflect a market that remains resilient and competitive by historic standards. […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has welcomed the Minns Government’s announcement of a $16.1 million investment in 246 new fast and ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across NSW. FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said the investment, supported by more than $25 million in private capital, is a positive step towards ensuring charging infrastructure […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has announced the appointment of two new directors to its board, following the 2025 Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 21 May 2025. Robert Thorp (Director, Honda Australia) and Glen Sealey (Managing Director, Renault Australia) have joined the FCAI Board.  Existing […]

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Australians purchased 90,614 new vehicles during April, a decrease of 6.8 per cent on the same period in 2024. The latest VFACTS data shows a sharp decline in sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) following the removal of the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption for these models at the end of March.  During April, […]

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As Australia faces its worst road toll in over a decade, the nation’s motoring industry is calling on drivers to take extra care this Easter break. In 2024, 1,300 people died on Australian roads – 23 during the Easter long weekend. With ANZAC Day a week after Easter, higher volumes of traffic are expected as […]

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With the Easter and ANZAC Day long weekends set to bring a surge in activity on the land, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is reminding Australians to stay safe off-road. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber said 24 people died using side-by-side vehicles (SSVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) last year. “Easter […]

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Australian motorcycle and Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) sales experienced a modest decline during the first quarter of 2025, according to data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). A total of 19,206 units were sold between January and March 2025, which is a 3.5 per cent decrease compared to the same period in […]

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Australians purchased 108,606 new vehicles during March, a decrease of 0.9 per cent on the same period in 2024, which was the best ever March result.  Sales of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEV) during March were 380 per cent up on 2024, reflecting the impact of the removal of the Commonwealth Government’s FBT exemption for these […]

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Australia recorded 94,993 new vehicle sales during February, a drop of 9.6 per cent on the same month last year, as consumer demand remains subdued amid cost-of-living pressures. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said that strong consumer preference for SUVs (60.4 per cent) and Light Commercial Vehicles (22.5 per cent) continued while sales in the […]

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New vehicle sales for the first month of 2025 of 86,804 were down 3.3 per cent on the result for the same period last year demonstrating that the market remains flat following a weak second half of 2024. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said weakness in the market in 2024 has continued through to the […]

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Australia’s peak automotive body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), is highlighting the need for safety to be a priority when riding off-road vehicles following a series of tragic accidents during the December-January holiday period. To support the safety effort, FCAI is recommending owners and users of these vehicles to review the information on […]

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During 2024 a total of 94,224 motorcycles and OHVs (Off Highway Vehicles) were delivered to Australian customers, a decrease of 1.8 per cent on the 2023 result. Off-road motorcycles recorded 41,178 units, experiencing a 2.6 per cent increase and road motorcycles recorded a 2.4 per cent fall to 34,266.  Scooters declined 22.5 per cent to […]

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A new record for vehicle sales in 2024 is receiving a subdued reaction from the industry as consumers face a tough start to 2025 caused by economic and political challenges. The monthly December VFACTS result showed that 95,895 new vehicles were sold during the month, 2.7 per cent lower than the same period in 2023.  […]

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Australia’s peak automotive industry group has supported the Commonwealth Government’s decision to encourage an increase of battery electric vehicles sales with the introduction of $150 million of low interest loans for workers earning less than $100,000 per year and also essential workers. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said that Australia was mirroring global trends showing […]

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New vehicle sales results released today by FCAI show a continuing softening in demand compared with the same month last year coupled with continuing preference for hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology. A total of 99,091 new vehicles were delivered during November which was a decrease of 11.6 per cent on the same period last year.  “From […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Australian Tyre Recyclers Association (ATRA) are making recommendations to governments on actions on the management of waste tyres to support environmental and economic outcomes. The recommendations listed in a Used Tyre Regulations White Paper released today aimed to address existing market failures, progressively develop demand for […]

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Australia recorded 98,375 new vehicle sales in October 2024 taking sales beyond one million for the year to date but also showing that growth is easing in the last quarter. The October result is 7.9 per cent down on the same month last year and continues the easing of the market during the second half […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has launched a comprehensive user safety campaign for Side-by-Side Vehicle users. Championed by the Off-Highway Vehicles Group within the FCAI, the campaign addresses the safe use of Side-by-Side vehicles and focuses on five critical areas: 1. Always wear a helmet; 2. Use nets and doors properly; 3. Wear […]

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A total of 65,399 Motorcycles and Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) were sold from January to September 2024, representing a 4.9 per cent decrease compared with the same period in 2023. Off Road Motorcycles, as the largest segment, represented 40.6 per cent of sales with 26,521 units sold during the period. This was a decrease of […]

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Australia recorded 97,020 new vehicle sales in September 2024 marking the first time the industry has achieved sales exceeding 900,000 by the end of the third quarter. However, the September 2024 total is a 12.4 per cent reduction on sales for the same month in 2023. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said while the sales […]

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Australia recorded 98,328 new vehicle sales in August 2024 making it the second-best August result on record. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said that this was a good result despite August 2024 being down by 10.6 per cent on last year’s August number.  “This is a positive result in historic terms with this being the […]

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A comprehensive study conducted by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) reveals a strategic pathway for boosting automotive recycling through a product stewardship scheme that will be released at the Auto Parts Recyclers Association of Australia (APRAA) conference at the Gold Coast.  ‘The Outlook for End-of-Life […]

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 An efficient mix of technology, taxation and infrastructure development must be the primary elements for Government planning on the pathway to net zero emissions from the light vehicle sector, according to the FCAI.  These recommendations form part of the FCAI submission in response to the Commonwealth Government’s Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap.  According […]

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The strength in the new vehicle market has continued with a new July record of 99,486 sales.  This result is 2.7 per cent higher than the July 2023 result which was the previous highest July on record. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said the result would have exceeded 100,000 if Tesla and Polestar sales were […]

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A total of 42,541 motorcycles and Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) were sold from January to June 2024, marking a decrease of 5.6 per cent compared with the same period in 2023. Road motorcycles represented 39.0 per cent of total sales with 16,568 units sold, a decrease of 5.0 per cent on 2023 figures. OHV made […]

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Australian customers took delivery of 119,659 new vehicles during June to mark the end of the 2023-24 financial year. Total sales for the first six months of 2024 were 632,412 vehicles, a year-to-date increase of 8.7 per cent on last year and surpassing the previous record of 605,522 in 2018. However, monthly sales declined by […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) welcomes the substantial commitment to the future of electric vehicles (EVs) and the infrastructure required to support them in the New South Wales (NSW) State Budget. Tony Weber, CEO of FCAI, said the budget measures will play a pivotal role in transforming the automotive landscape in NSW. “The […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to the Chamber: BYD Australia Pty Ltd, Isuzu Australia Limited and LTS Auto Holdings Pty Ltd (JAC Auto). FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said the inclusion of these new members highlights the breadth of the FCAI membership in […]

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