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.
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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.
South Australian EV buyers Benefit Through Government's Action
The FCAI has today acknowledged the passing of the new Motor Vehicles (Electric Vehicle Levy) Amendment Bill 2021 which was passed by the South Australian Parliament last Friday (29 October 2021).
FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said the $22.
FCAI Acknowledges Government 2050 Direction
Australia’s peak automotive body, The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, has welcomed the announcement Australians will be encouraged to choose the technology that best suits their needs as the country aims for net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
FCAI Praises NSW Government Electric Vehicle Package
The passing of the electric vehicle legislation by the NSW Government yesterday represents a significant step in supporting the future uptake of low emissions vehicles in NSW according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
Putting consumers in the driver’s seat
Recent events have led to an increased reference to – and discussion about – how consumers buy vehicles in Australia.
Growth across motorcycle sales amidst pandemic
Total sales for the period from January to the end of September 2021 were 86,239 units, an increase on the corresponding period last year of 6,616 motorcycles, scooters and off highway vehicles when the result was 79,623.
“This steady growth of 8.
New car sales grow despite lockdowns and supply chain woes
Australians have purchased 83,312 new cars in September which is an increase of around 21 per cent on the same period last year.
These figures represent continuing demand for new vehicles across sectors despite lockdowns and the continued impact of the global microprocessor shortage.
A focus on consumers, choice and competition in franchising code submission
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has reiterated its call for Australian car buyers to be the focus for the Australian Government in any considerations to make further changes to automotive franchising.
FCAI celebrates World EV day
Australia’s Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is joining with partners across the globe in celebrating World EV Day today.
FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said the occasion had relevance for Australian consumers, business and Government.
Market growth underlies industry strength
Sales of vehicles in Australia are up 33 per cent on the same month last year, demonstrating the resilience of Australia’s car market despite the impacts of lock downs and microprocessor shortages.
FCAI welcomes SA Government’s proposed electric vehicle subsidy
The South Australian Government is making a strong statement regarding the future of zero and low emission vehicles and future financial reform through the legislation planned to be introduced into State Parliament today according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
FCAI welcomes NSW announcement to backdate savings on new electric vehicles
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has today welcomed a commitment from senior NSW Government Ministers to backdate refunds and claim rebates if legislation underpinning the NSW Government’s Electric Vehicle Strategy passes in its entirety once NSW Parliament returns.
Consumers ignored in franchising code discussion paper
There is one consideration missing from the automotive franchising code discussion paper released today - the Australian consumer, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.
The Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, the Hon.
Industry Maintains Traction Amidst Pandemic
Demand for new vehicles in Australia has continued to grow during July with an increase of 16.1 per cent on the same month last year, against a background of local COVID-19 restrictions and continuing supply chain challenges.
FCAI welcomes release of the Northern Territory’s EV Strategy
FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber has today welcomed the release of the Northern Territory’s electric vehicle (EV) Strategy.
“Our initial view is that the Northern Territory’s package is a very simple and pragmatic way to promote the expansion of EV’s across the territory.
FCAI acknowledges the Grattan’s zero-emissions push
FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber has today acknowledged the release of the Grattan Institute’s ‘Towards Net Zero: Practical policies to reduce transport emissions’ report, saying that reform of our tax system and a pathway to net zero align with long held FCAI positions.
Motorcycle and OHV Growth Continues Through First Half 2021
Motorcycles and OHVs (Off Highway Vehicles) are continuing to build on their popularity as a viable choice for personal mobility with the 2021 first half sales results recording solid growth, according to The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive...
Financial Year End Records Strong Result for New Vehicle Sales
The traditionally strong result for new vehicle sales in June to mark the end of the financial year has continued with 110,664 sales being recorded.
The 2021 result is an increase of 430 vehicles – or 0.4 per cent – on the 2020 result.
Tasmanian Government’s Stamp Duty Exemption a Positive Step in Automotive Tax Reform
The Tasmanian Government has taken the first steps towards automotive taxation reform and encouraging the penetration of electric vehicles with its announcement to eliminate stamp duty on electric vehicles for two years starting from 1 July.
NSW Budget Brings Leadership to Automotive Tax Reform
The NSW Government has delivered a financial reform and automotive incentive package that sets the precedent for other Governments to follow in its drive to increase electric vehicle uptake across the State, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.