Australians are rapidly changing the type of vehicles they buy, with new VFACTS data released today showing a significant shift away from petrol and diesel models toward electrified alternatives. Battery electric vehicles accounted for a record 20 per cent of all new vehicle sales from all sources during May 2026, marking the highest monthly market […]
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3 June 2026
Australians are embracing electric vehicles at record levels, with EVs accounting for 16.4 per cent of all new vehicle sales in April 2026, or around one in every six vehicles sold. A total of 92,591 new vehicles were sold in April 2026, an increase of 2.2 per cent compared with the same month in 2025, […]
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5 May 2026
The NSW Government’s commitment to expanding electric vehicle recharging infrastructure across the state represents a significant advancement for consumers and a meaningful step toward emissions reduction. FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said the NSW Government’s updated Electric Vehicle Strategy, released today, would provide a boost to the continuing growth of EV penetration across the state. […]
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14 April 2026
Motorcycle sales rose in the first quarter of 2026, led by strong off-road and scooter segment performance, according to data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. From January to March 2026, 20,624 motorcycles, off-highway vehicles, and scooters were sold, representing a 7.4 per cent increase over the same period in 2025. The […]
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9 April 2026
Electric vehicle sales increased significantly in March, reaching their highest share of the Australian market to date, the latest release of VFACTS sales data shows. A total of 15,839 battery electric vehicles from all sources were sold in March, accounting for 14.6 per cent of total sales. By comparison, battery electric vehicles accounted for 7.5 […]
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7 April 2026
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries notes the signing of the Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement, which will remove the five per cent import tariff on vehicles and see minor changes to the Luxury Car Tax. FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said the tariff outcome was welcome and would make European sourced vehicles more affordable. […]
24 March 2026
China has become Australia’s largest source of new vehicles for the first time in a single month, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. In February 2026, 22,362 vehicles sourced from China were sold in Australia, surpassing Japan (21,671), Thailand (19,493) and South Korea (11,913). Japan had been Australia’s leading source of […]
4 March 2026
The release of the first New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) results by the Federal Government shows that the combined industry has met the targets for 2025, but significant challenges lie ahead as the targets become more stringent through to 2029. The results, released today by the NVES Regulator, outline the interim emissions value (IEV) for […]
18 February 2026
Australia’s new vehicle market recorded 87,092 sales in January 2026, an increase of 288 vehicles (0.3 per cent) compared with January last year, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said the January result points to a steady start to the year, with consumer demand broadly consistent […]
4 February 2026
During 2025 a total of 92,967 motorcycles and off-highway vehicles were delivered to Australian customers, a decrease of 1.3 per cent compared with 2024 . Off-road motorcycle sales were steady at 41,190 units, 12 units more than the previous year. Road motorcycle sales declined by 3.6 per cent to 33,018 units, while scooter sales increased […]
8 January 2026
Australia’s vehicle market sold 1,209,808 units in 2025, underscoring the resilience of the automotive industry and reflects sustained consumer demand and the continued evolution of vehicle choice in Australia. “Consumers are responding to a wide range of models that meet their needs, whether that is family transport, business use or recreation. While overall volumes eased […]
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6 January 2026
Australia recorded 97,037 new vehicle sales in November, a 2.1 per cent decrease on the same month last year. The latest VFACTS data shows shifting buyer preferences, including rapid growth in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). PHEVs were a standout performer. Across passenger, SUV and light commercial segments, PHEV sales reached 4,768 for the month, […]
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3 December 2025
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has welcomed investment from the Federal and Victorian governments of more than $10 million for new motorcycle safety upgrades in Victoria. FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said the projects would be an important step in enhancing safety for motorcyclists. “Motorcycle riders deserve a network that supports their mobility and […]
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2 December 2025
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of a further $5.9 million investment in electric vehicle charging across regional communities. FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said the investment would make a meaningful difference for EV owners and regional economies. “Expanding charging options outside metropolitan areas is essential for consumer confidence. […]
21 November 2025
Australia’s new vehicle market remained steady in October with 99,588 sales recorded, up 1.2 per cent on October 2024. Year-to-date sales stand at 1,014,027 – down slightly (1.1 per cent) on the same period last year. The standout trend for October was the sharp rise in hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Hybrids represented 17.8 […]
6 November 2025
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 […]
8 October 2025
The Australian automotive market recorded 101,992 new vehicle sales in September 2025, bringing the year-to-date total to 914,439. This was 5.1 per cent higher than September 2024, although year-to-date sales remain down 1.4 per cent on last year. China’s rise as a source of new cars continued in September, becoming the second-largest country of origin. […]
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3 October 2025
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 […]
18 September 2025
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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8 August 2025
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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5 August 2025
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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9 July 2025
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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8 July 2025
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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3 July 2025
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 […]
30 June 2025
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 […]
13 June 2025
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. […]
4 June 2025
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 […]
26 May 2025
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 […]
23 May 2025
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, […]
5 May 2025
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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16 April 2025
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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7 April 2025
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 […]
3 April 2025
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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5 March 2025
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 […]
5 February 2025
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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31 January 2025
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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9 January 2025
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. […]
6 January 2025
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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19 December 2024
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