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 […]
4 December 2024
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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19 November 2024
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 […]
6 November 2024
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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23 October 2024
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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10 October 2024
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 […]
3 October 2024
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 […]
4 September 2024
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 […]
29 August 2024
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 […]
20 August 2024
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 […]
5 August 2024
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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8 July 2024
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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3 July 2024
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 […]
18 June 2024
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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14 June 2024
Australia’s automotive industry continues its streak of record-breaking new vehicle sales, setting an all-time record for May. A total of 111,099 vehicles were sold in May, surpassing last year’s figure of 105,694 which previously was the best May result on record. The year-to-date sales now stand at 512,753 marking an increase of over 55,920 vehicles […]
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5 June 2024
Australia’s automotive industry delivered 97,251 vehicles during March 2023, which represents a 3.9 per cent decrease on the same period in 2022. “March was a solid month for new car sales given the supply constraints car makers are facing both domestically and internationally,” FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said. “Year to date sales have increased […]
5 April 2023
Australia’s automotive industry delivered 86,878 vehicles during February 2023, which represents a 1.8 per cent increase on the same period in 2022. “This is the best February result since 2019. It is particularly pleasing given global and domestic supply constraints,” FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said. Battery electric vehicles accounted for 6.8 per cent of […]
1 March 2023
The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has today released new vehicle sales figures for February 2022. A total of 85,340 vehicles were sold in February. This represents a 1.6 per cent increase on February 2021 figures. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said the news was positive given supply chains are still not […]
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2 March 2022
The Australian motor vehicle industry soared to its third consecutive annual sales record last year. Accordingto official figures released today by the Federal Chamber of AutomotiveIndustries, 955,229 cars, trucks and buses were sold in 2004. The total smashed the sales record set in 2003 by 45,418 vehicles or five per cent. The result means the […]
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6 January 2005