Motor Vehicle sales Strong in July 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).
Media Releases
Consumers Benefit From Australia’s Competitive Car Market
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is disappointed with today’s Productivity Commission position paper into Australia’s Automotive Manufacturing Industry.
2013 Motorcycle sales
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
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
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.
Media Statement From FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is saddened by news today that Holden will cease manufacturing in Australia from the end of 2017.Our thoughts are with the workers and their families at this difficult time.
Small Cars a Popular Choice in November
The Toyota Corolla was Australia's top selling car last month, with 3,894 sold. The Mazda3 came in second (3,666), followed by the Toyota Hilux (3,368), Hyundai i30 (3,157) and Holden Commodore (3,097).
Australia’s Premier Motorcycle Industry Event Opens Tomorrow
The latest and greatest new bikes, pristine classics and eye-catching riding displays will be in Darling Harbour from tomorrow until Sunday, as part of the 2013 Sydney Motorcycle & Scooter Show.
Car sales Down in October
Car sales were down in all states and territories except Tasmania last month, with national sales down 3.1 per cent.
Releasing the October 2013 VFACTS report Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries Chief Executive Tony Weber said the figures show private sales have increased 4.
Government’s Fbt Announcement
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries welcomes the confirmation by Treasurer Joe Hockey and Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos that the Federal Government will not proceed with the previous Government’s FBT change, announced in July.