19th September 2017
The peak body for Australia’s motor industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, has called for a fair and balanced discussion on consumer law and related issues in its response to a recent draft report into new car retailing produced by the ACCC. The FCAI has expressed its... More…
7th September 2017
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, as the peak industry organisation representing vehicle manufacturers and importers of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Australia, offers its thanks to Mike Mrdak for his enormous contribution to Australia’s transport sector over many years,... More…
7th September 2017
Australia’s motor industry posted its fourth consecutive month of record sales and its highest August outcome on record last month, according to results released today by the industry’s official statistical service, VFACTS. The August result of 96,662 was 1.8 per cent more than for... More…
30th August 2017
In a concerted effort to encourage more riders to wear helmets, Australia’s leading ATV/SSV brands will give away the market’s newest and most innovative helmet with every ATV and SSV ute sold during September. The free helmet offer is the industry’s most determined effort yet... More…
28th August 2017
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed the findings of the Tasmanian Coronial Inquest into seven ‘quad bike’ (or ATV) fatalities which were released today (Friday, 25 August 2017). The FCAI strongly supports the Coroner’s recommendation that helmets be... More…
16th August 2017
Australia’s peak motor industry body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has warmly welcomed an announcement by the Government not to proceed with the personal importation of new vehicles due to consumer protection issues. The Minister for Urban Infrastructure, Paul... More…
16th August 2017
In a first for the Australian motorcycle industry, all the major motorcycle brands have joined forces to encourage riders across the country to get their motorcycle out of the garage and ride it to work. The “National Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Week” will run from October 8 to 15... More…
11th August 2017
Widespread adoption of the new Shark ATV helmet would have an immediate impact on reducing ATV injuries nationally, industry research has found. The helmet had its official public release this week in Queensland where Fiona O’Sullivan, Manager, Agriculture Strategy Unit Workplace Health and... More…
10th August 2017
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries notes the release today (August 10) of the ACCC’s extensive draft report into Australia’s new car retailing industry. The industry strives to deliver the best outcomes for its customers through offering world-class technology, safety, value... More…
3rd August 2017
Australia’s motor industry posted its fourth month of record sales for 2017 with July as its third successive month of record gains, according to results released today from the motor industry’s official statistical service, VFACTS. The July result of 92,754 sales keeps the industry... More…
24th July 2017
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the man involved in the tragic incident of July 13 and we understand that Honda Australia is working closely to provide whatever assistance is required. The Takata airbag recall is an... More…
7th July 2017
The national motorcycle market produced a second quarter sales recovery to be 4.1 per cent down in the first half of 2017 compared with the same period in 2016, according to the latest data published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. Half-yearly sales for 2017 totalled 50,908... More…
5th July 2017
Australia’s new motor vehicle sales achieved a best-ever monthly result in June, according to the motor industry’s statistical service VFACTS. June sales hit a new monthly record high of 134,171, an increase of 4.4 per cent to surpass the previous best result of 128,569 recorded in... More…
5th June 2017
The Australian motor industry posted a record result for the month of May, with all states and the Northern Territory growing in vehicle sales. May sales totalled 102,901, a healthy 6.4 per cent increase on the same month last year with all market segments increasing. Year to date, market sales... More…
5th June 2017
The newest data released by the National Transport Commission supports the motor industry’s assertion that credits and incentives are vital in encouraging more consumers to buy low emissions vehicles and, in doing so, continue to drive down Australia’s carbon dioxide emissions.... More…
24th May 2017
As a result of legal proceedings commenced against it by the leading Australian distributors of All Terrain Vehicles (“ATVs”, or sometimes called “quad bikes”), WorkSafe Victoria has made substantial revisions to the announcement that it made in March 2016, “New... More…
12th May 2017
Australia’s peak motor industry body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement in this week’s Budget to introduce an Advanced Manufacturing Growth Fund to help turbocharge Australian manufacturing into the 21st century.... More…
4th May 2017
Strong growth was experienced in light commercial vehicles, and in particular 4X4 utilities, despite a weaker April sales outcome, according to the motor industry’s statistical service VFACTS. Although total vehicle sales for April were at 83,135 compared with 87,571 in April 2016, light... More…
27th April 2017
An opinion piece by the Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Competition and Productivity Dr Andrew Leigh in today’s media (27 April 2017) about access to independent vehicle service and repair is not supported by the facts, according to the motor vehicle industry’s peak... More…
11th April 2017
The national motorcycle market suffered a 13.4 per cent decline in the first quarter of 2017 compared with the same period in 2016 according to the latest sales data published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. Sales for the 2017 first quarter totalled 21,794 compared with 25,160... More…
7th April 2017
A visit to a farm or country property over the Easter holidays can be an exciting experience for all children but to the inexperienced ATV rider, the offer of riding one of these machines can be fraught with danger. If the opportunity to ride an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is offered, there are... More…
5th April 2017
Australia’s motor industry has recorded its best-ever March sales result, with the market up 0.9 per cent on the same month last year. The motor industry’s statistical service VFACTS revealed that 105,410 vehicles were sold in Australia last month, 898 more than in March 2016. Five... More…
29th March 2017
The ATV industry has taken the initiative by promoting recognised safety practices and progressing the Coronial recommendations in order to achieve improved safety outcomes for riders. Since 2015, both the Queensland and NSW Coroners have recommended a number of recognised safety practices all of... More…