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New Car sales Rise 2.5% in September

3rd October 2014

Australians bought 94,978 new passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles last month—2.5 per cent (2,316) more than in September 2013. 
Releasing the September 2014 VFACTS figures, FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said sales continue to grow significantly in the SUV segment, with 14.

FCAI Opposes Automotive Transformation Scheme Cuts

24th September 2014

Reducing the Automotive Transformation Scheme (ATS) will have serious consequences for the 45,000 workers directly employed, and the more than 100,000 workers indirectly employed in the automotive sector, around Australia.

FCAI Media Statement—review of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act

4th September 2014

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Government’s Options Discussion Paper for the 2014 Review of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act, which was released today.

Vehicle Market Down in August

3rd September 2014

Australia’s new car market fell 5.5 per cent in August 2014, compared to August 2013, with 88,157 new passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles sold.

FCAI Interim Statement—pc Report

26th August 2014

The FCAI welcomes the Australian Government’s comments, today, that they have no intention of allowing Australia to become the dumping ground for other countries’ old second-hand vehicles.

Motor Vehicle sales Strong in July 2014

5th August 2014

Car sales were strong in July 2014, with Australians purchasing 89,867 new passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles—only 0.4 per cent or 368 cars less than the largest July on record (July 2013).

Consumers Benefit From Australia’s Competitive Car Market

2nd August 2014

Australia has a highly competitive new car market with 67 brands selling over 350 models. This high level of competition is benefiting consumers, with a vast majority of models sold in Australia for a cheaper price than other right-hand drive markets.

ATV safety on Farms

24th July 2014

This Farm Safety Week, the FCAI is reminding Australians that known safety practices and training help keep all-terrain vehicle (ATV) users safe when using their vehicles.

Road Motorcycle sales Strong in the First Half of 2014

10th July 2014

Australians purchased 53,396 new motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and scooters in the first half of 2014, with road motorcycle purchases making up 40.6 per cent of these sales.
While sales in the road motorcycle segment were up 2.

June 2014 Vehicle sales Bounce Back

3rd July 2014

Australia’s new car market has bounced back from recent declines with new vehicle sales in June 2014 on par with June 2013 levels. Australian’s purchased 118,309 vehicles last month; only slightly less than the 118,758 sales recorded in June 2013.

FCAI Disappointed With Research Report on Light Vehicle Emissions Standards

26th June 2014

The FCAI notes today’s release of the Climate Change Authority’s research report, Light vehicle emissions standards for Australia.

May 2014 New Car sales Figures

4th June 2014

Australia’s new car market fell 2.3 per cent in May 2014, when compared to May 2013; with 94,562 new passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles sold.

Government Report Demonstrates Car Industry Commitment to Reducing Co2 Emissions

24th May 2014

Carbon emissions from new motor vehicles in Australia continue to decrease, with the national average for 2013 equal to 192 g/km—3.4 per cent lower than 2012 figures.

$900m Cut Undermines Auto Workers and Business Confidence

14th May 2014

The Australian Government has undermined the job security of tens of thousands of automotive manufacturing and supply chain workers with its plan to cut $900 million from the Automotive Transformation Scheme, at a time when Australia’s three domestic automotive manufacturers and their...

Reduced Selling Days Impact New Car sales in April

5th May 2014

New car sales were slow in April 2014 with Australians purchasing 80,710 new vehicles in what was a reduced selling month, owing to significant public holidays. The 80,710 sales represent a 5.2 per cent drop, when compared to April 2013 figures.

Motorcycle sales Off to a Slow Start in 2014

8th April 2014

Motorcycle sales were down 2.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2014, with sales in the off-road motorcycle and scooter segments taking a significant hit—9.4 and 16.3 per cent, respectively—compared to sales in the same period of 2013.
Road motorcycle sales; however, were strong, with 3.

Car sales Strong in March

3rd April 2014

Car sales were strong in March with Australian's purchasing 97,267 new motor vehicles.
Releasing the VFACTS figures for March 2014, FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said large cars were a popular choice in March 2014, with purchases of large passenger cars up 24.5 per cent, and large SUVs up 9.

Car sales Down in February 2014

5th March 2014

Car sales declined in February 2014 with Australians buying 86,818 new vehicles; 3,400 (3.8 per cent) less than in February 2013.
Australia’s mining and manufacturing states had large falls with Western Australia, Queensland and Victoria recording 12, 5.7 and 4.1 per cent decreases, respectively.

Media Statement From Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) Chief Executive Tony Weber

10th February 2014

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is saddened by news today that Toyota will cease motor vehicle manufacturing in Australia by the end 2017. 
Our thoughts are with the workers and their families at this difficult time.
This is a very sad day for Australia.

Slow Start for 2014

5th February 2014

Australians bought 82,285 vehicles in January 2014, 3.7 per cent less than in January 2013.
The Mazda3 was the top selling car, with 4,561 vehicles sold. This was a significant 36 per cent increase on January 2013 sales.

Productivity Commission Position Paper Undermines Auto Manufacturing

31st January 2014

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is disappointed with today’s Productivity Commission position paper into Australia’s Automotive Manufacturing Industry.

2013 Motorcycle sales

8th January 2014

 
Australians bought 113,289 new motorcycles, ATVs and scooters in 2013. Road motorcycles were the most popular choice, with almost 39 per cent of buyers taking a road bike home.

Toyota Corolla, Australia’s Top Selling Car in Record 2013 Market

6th January 2014

Australians bought a record 1,136,227 cars in 2013. The most popular choice was the Toyota Corolla, with 43,498 sales (3.8 per cent of the market). The Corolla was followed by the Mazda3 (42,082), Toyota HiLux (39,931) Hyundai i30 (30,582) and Holden Commodore (27,766).

Keeping Children SAfe on ATVs This Holiday Season

17th December 2013

Known safety practices, training and supervision help keep children safe when using ATVs (all-terrain vehicles).
Summer holidays are a great time for children to be active and enjoy the outdoors. In regional and rural areas, this can mean riding an age appropriate ATV.

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