Wishing ATV Riders SAfe and Happy Holidays
Summer holidays are a great time for Australians to be active and enjoy the outdoors. In regional and rural areas, this can mean riding an age appropriate ATV.
Media Releases
Genuine Is Best for a SAfe Holiday Road Trip
As one of the year's busiest travel periods approaches, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is reminding holiday motorists to ensure their vehicle is in peak condition, and that pre-trip servicing includes the use of genuine replacement parts.
Letter to the Editor (Afr) - Used Imports
(This letter was published in the Australian Financial Review on Wednesday, 9 December 2015) I'm disappointed with the article "Why does a $23,000 Audi in Auckland cost $35,000 in Sydney?" (December 4) which neglected to highlight the serious safety and other consumer protection issues associated...
New Car sales Top 1 Million in November
New car sales topped 1 million in November, with the 98,639 sales recorded in the month bringing the year‑to‑date (YTD) total to 1,055,792. YTD, new car sales are 3.9 per cent higher than those recorded in the same YTD period in 2014.
The month’s 98,639 sales are 6.
NSW Coroner’s Recommendations on ATV safety
The FCAI welcomes the NSW Coroner’s recommendations on ATV safety and is pleased the Coroner has promoted a number of known safety measures that can have a positive impact on ATV safety, including the serious matters of children on adult-sized ATVs; the wearing of helmets; carrying...
Australia’s Premier Motorcycle Industry Event Opens Tomorrow
The latest and greatest new bikes and eye-catching riding displays will be in Homebush from tomorrow until Sunday, as part of the 2015 Sydney Motorcycle Show.
Toyota Australia Confirms Genuine Is Best
A Toyota Australia investigation into the supply of counterfeit brake pads purporting to be genuine, factory-certified parts has resulted in a locally-based online supplier undertaking a recall.
New Car sales Up 3.4 Per Cent in October
New car sales in Australia were strong again last month, with Australians taking home 94,321 new passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles: 3.4 per cent more than in October 2014.
Year-to-date sales are up 3.6 per cent, reaching 957,153.
FCAI Welcomes Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions
The FCAI welcomes the establishment of a Ministerial Forum to undertake a whole-of-government approach to addressing vehicle emissions.
FCAI Welcomes New Helmet Laws for ATV Users
Helmets help keep ATV users safer when riding. The FCAI is pleased that the QLD Government has recognised this by mandating the use of helmets for all ATV riders on public roads, from November 1.
Fake Wheels Fail the safety Test
A set of fake wheels on sale in Australia have been shown to dangerously disintegrate at just 50km/h in testing.
The Very Real Dangers of Fake Parts
The results of the Genuine Is Best wheel test speak for themselves — fake parts can be dangerous.
Of course, genuine parts aren’t just limited to wheels.
Road Motorcycles Continue to Be a Popular Choice in 2015
Road motorcycles continue to be a popular choice in 2015, with Australians purchasing 10,749 new road motorcycles in the third quarter of 2015—bringing the year-to-date total to 32,437. The 32,437 sales represent a 1.1 per cent increase of on YTD road motorcycles sales to September 2014.
Suv Demand Continues to Drive Market in September 2015
Sales of new motor vehicles in September continued the 2015 trend with growth up 6.8% compared to sales in September 2014. In total, Australians purchased 101,392 vehicles in September 2015, up 6,414 units compared to the previous September.
FCAI Disappointed With Promotion of Inaccurate Star Rating for ATVs
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side vehicles (SSV) are highly-useful pieces of farm and recreation equipment that are used across Australia daily.
These vehicles are not toys, they need to be used appropriately.
Small Suv sales Boom in August 2015
Australians bought 90,705 new passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles in August 2015—2.9 per cent more than in August 2014. The 90,705 vehicle sales brings the year-to-date total to 761,440—3.2 per cent more than the same YTD period in 2014.
QLD Coroner’s Recommendations on ATV safety
The QLD Deputy State Coroner’s recommendations on ATV safety are strongly focussed on the promotion and take-up of known safety practices, which help keep ATV users safer when riding their vehicles.
Mark Skaife Joins Genuine Is Best
Australian motorsport great Mark Skaife OAM has joined the call in raising awareness of the importance of using genuine parts in vehicle repairs with his appointment as the Genuine Is Best ambassador.
New Technology Helping Improve Road safety
Year-on-year improvements in vehicle technology are helping to improve the safety for Australians on national roads.
FCAI Welcomes Government Consultation on 2030 Emissions Reductions Targets
New passenger cars, SUVs and light commercial vehicles contribute to only around 0.5 per cent of Australia’s total annual greenhouse gas emissions.
The Growth of Suvs Continues in Another Record Month
Australians continued their love affair with the versatile SUV last month, with 13.4 per cent more new SUVs driving out of dealerships than in July 2014. SUV sales accounted for over 35 per cent of the total new car market, which hit 92,308—the biggest July on record.
The 92,308 sales are 2.
The Real Risk of Fake Car Parts
Brake failure, cracked wheels, catastrophic engine damage and misfiring airbags – these are just some of the serious issues that can stem from the use of counterfeit parts in car and motorcycle repairs and services.
Driverless Vehicles Coming Soon to Adelaide
Driverless vehicles are no longer just a pipe dream, they’re developing at a rapid pace and could be on our roads sooner than you think.
In Adelaide, the South Australian Government is making plans to hold a conference to discuss driverless vehicle technology and regulation.
Half-Year 2015 Motorcycle sales
Australian farmers showed their love for ATVs in the first half of 2015, with 11,049 of the popular farm vehicles sold—11.3 per cent more than were sold in the first half of 2014.
While ATVs grew in popularity, other areas of the Australian motorcycle market appeared to have slowed.