FCAI welcomes Western Australia’s Electric Vehicle package
The FCAI, the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, has welcomed Western Australia’s announcement of $60 million in funding to support the uptake of electric vehicles.
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Global issues continue to dampen new car deliveries
The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s Automotive industry, has today released new vehicle sales figures for April 2022.
A total of 81,065 vehicles were sold in April bringing the year-to-date total to 343,501. This result represents a decrease of 12.2 per cent on the same month in 2021.
Federal funding to increase fuel quality
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has acknowledged the Federal Government’s allocation of $250 million in funding to improve Australia’s fuel quality.
FCAI releases brand CO2 emissions data
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has released CO2 emission data for each automotive brand as part of its industry led voluntary CO2 Emissions Standard.
The methodology which underpins the standard and 2021 results for each automotive manufacturer can be found at the link below.
FCAI releases motorcycle sales figures for first quarter 2022
The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has today released sales figures for motorcycles, scooters and off highway vehicles (OHV) for the first quarter of 2022.
A total of 24,338 motorcycles, scooters and OHVs were sold between January and March.
FCAI releases March 2022 new car sales figures
The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has today released new vehicle sales figures for March 2022.
A total of 101,233 vehicles were sold in March bringing the year-to-date total to 262,436. This year‑to-date result represents a slight decrease of 0.
FCAI welcomes further EV subsidies for Victorians
The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry has today welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement of an additional $7.2 million in electric vehicle subsidies.
With demand for zero emission vehicles growing, the Victorian government has provided another $7.
Australia’s automotive industry delivers on emission reduction targets
The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive sector, has released the 2021 results of the industry led voluntary emissions standard.
The standard was established in 2020 in the absence of a Federally led and mandated emissions target for Australia’s transport sector.
Three State Governments lay foundation for a transport sector powered by hydrogen
The FCAI, Australia’s peak body for the automotive industry, has welcomed $20 million in funding to build Australia’s first renewable hydrogen refuelling station network.
Rising cost of living throws spotlight on tax reform for Australian motorists
Recent focus on the rising cost of living in Australia has reinvigorated debate on the fuel excise. This presents an unprecedented opportunity to scrap ineffective and antiquated taxes on Australian motorists.
FCAI welcomes Queensland Government electric vehicles incentives
The FCAI, the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia has cautiously welcomed the Queensland Government’s announcement of $55 million in electric vehicle incentives.
FCAI releases February 2022 new car sales figures
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 releases January 2022 new car sales figures
The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has today released new vehicle sales figures for January 2022.
A total of 75,863 vehicles were sold in January. This represents a 4.8 per cent decrease on January 2021 figures.
FCAI releases motorcycle sales for 2021
The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has today released sales figures for motorcycles and off highway vehicles (OHV) for 2021.
A total of 123,530 motorcycles and OHVs were sold throughout 2021. This represents an increase of 13.4 per cent on 2020 figures.
FCAI releases VFACTS 2021 new vehicle sales figures
The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has today released sales figures for the 2021 calendar year.
A total of 1,049,831 vehicles were sold across Australia in 2021, which represents a 14.5 per cent increase on 2020.
Keep safe when riding ATVs and Side by Side Vehicles this holiday season
Australia’s peak automotive body, The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), is urging families to make safety the priority when riding off-road vehicles this holiday season.
Christmas Car Check Encouraged
Summer 2021 has the potential to see multiple hazards converge to create risk on Australian roads. A do-it-yourself pre-departure checklist has been issued by automotive industry initiative Genuine is Best, as Australia prepares for holidays this summer.
FCAI acknowledges vehicle direction in ALP Powering Australia Plan
The direction for electric vehicle support and vehicle emissions outlined in the ALP Powering Australia plan released today supporting the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia has been acknowledged as a step forward in the policy discussion around lowering vehicle emissions according to...
Car market declines due to supply shortages
Car sales in Australia have dropped 15.3 per cent on November 2020 sales, with 80,639 new vehicles sold in November 2021. “Demand across the sector remains strong with the drop in sales reflecting well recognised international supply chain issues,” FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said.
It's Ride Your Motorcycle Week
Ride Your Motorcycle Week starts today and Australian riders nationwide are revving up and taking part in the annual initiative prompting motorcyclists to shake off lockdown and get back on the bike.
Australia, Get Back on Your Bike!
Ride Your Motorcycle Week is back and this year its focus is getting riders back on their bikes after lockdown as summer riding season beckons.
The annual event will run from November 29 to December 5. With motorcycle, scooter and off-highway vehicle sales up 8.
FCAI acknowledges Federal Government’s Electric Vehicle funding package
The FCAI has acknowledged the release of the Federal Government’s $250 million ‘Future Fuels and Vehicles Strategy’ which includes $178 million to support the development of electric vehicle and hydrogen infrastructure.
FCAI Road Safety Day
On the 24 September the FCAI hosted politicians and officials from the Federal and Queensland Governments at the Norwell motorsport complex in Queensland.
Car sales still strong despite lower numbers
The Australian automotive market recorded sales of 74,650 new vehicles which is a decrease of 8.1% on October 2020 figures.