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.
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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.
New Car sales Up 6.4% in June and 3.3% Ytd
Australia’s 2015 new car market has topped half a million, with the 125,850 new cars sold in June 2015 bringing the 2015 year-to-date total to 578,427.
The 125,850 sales represents a 6.4 per cent increase on June 2014 sales figures; and the 578,427 YTD sales are 3.
Repair Concerns as Long Weekend Sees More Than 6000 Vehicles in Crashes
Australia’s automotive industry has alerted motorists about the potential for sub-standard repairs and the use of non-genuine parts after it was revealed more than 6000 vehicles were involved in accidents over the recent Queen’s Birthday long weekend.
Light Commercial Vehicles Dominate Top Five in May
Australians bought 93,327 new cars in May 2015—1.3 per cent less than in May 2014. Year-to-date, sales remain strong, with the 452,577 new car sales recorded for the January to May 2015 period representing a 2.5 per cent increase on figures recorded for the same year-to-date period in 2014.
Genuine Is Best
Australian motorists have a new resource at their fingertips with the website genuineisbest.com.au launching today. The website provides consumers with important information about keeping their vehicle safe through the use of genuine parts in collision and general repairs, and services.
Automotive Transformation Scheme
The FCAI welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement, through the 2015–16 Budget, that there is no policy change to the Automotive Transformation Scheme (ATS).
David Blackhall Awarded FCAI Life Membership
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has recognised the significant and invaluable contribution David Blackhall has made to the Australian automotive industry by awarding him Life Membership of the Chamber.
FCAI Participates in Post-2020 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target Consultations
The Australian automotive industry is committed to making a strong contribution to national efforts designed to reduce the impact of climate change.
Over the past decade, CO2 emissions from new light vehicles have decreased by 22 per cent.
Australian Automotive Industry Looks to the Future at 2015 FCAI Agm
The Australian automotive industry discussed its exciting future on Tuesday, when the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries held its Annual General Meeting and Annual Dinner, in Melbourne.
New Car sales Up 3.5% Ytd
New car sales rose 1.2 per cent in April 2015, with Australians buying 81,656 new passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles—946 more than in April 2014. Year-to-date, sales are up 3.5 per cent.
SUV sales rose 17 per cent, compared to April 2014, and light commercial sales rose 3.4 per cent.
FCAI Response to Afr Article on Car Prices
The Australian Financial Review’s simplistic analysis of car prices across countries, as published on 17 April 2015 (Cheaper cars under import plan, p3), is misleading as it does not compare like vehicles; rather, it disregards specification levels and features and compares...