New Vehicle sales Top the Million Mark in 2011
The Australian new motor vehicle market has staged a remarkable comeback in the second half of 2011 to finish above one million calendar-year sales for only the fourth time in history.
Media Releases
FCAI Welcomes Review of Queensland Quad Bike Laws
The manufacturers of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, also known as quad bikes) welcome the Queensland Government’s move to strengthen safety requirements for the use of ATVs on farms.
FCAI Elects New President
Australia’s peak body for the automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has elected Mr Bob Graziano as its incoming President and Chairman of the Board. Mr Graziano will assume the FCAI President’s role effective from January 1, 2012.
FCAI Welcomes Senator Carr as Minister for Manufacturing
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed the retention of Senator Kim Carr as the Minister for Manufacturing in the new ministry announced today.
Australia Can Be Part of the Golden Age of Manufacturing
Delivering the televised address at the National Press Club of Australia today, Mr Mike Devereux, FCAI President and Chairman and Managing Director of GM Holden, said that Australia stands at a fork in the road and must invest in the nation’s capability to design, engineer and build if we...
National Press Club Address, 7 December 2011
FCAI President, Chairman and Managing Director GM Holden, Mike Devereux ‘Make it in Australia: why car manufacturing matters’ The product you never imagined Vice President, Steve Lewis, ladies and gentlemen and viewers at home, thank you for the opportunity to address the...
Strong November Car sales Point to Strong End to the Year
The prospects of the Australian automotive industry topping one million sales this year have been boosted by a strong vehicle sales performance in November.
Automotive Industry Cautiously Welcomes Tpp Announcement
FCAI urges the Australian Government to ensure it achieves genuine reciprocal market access for Australian automotive manufacturers through bi-lateral and multi-lateral trade agreements.
FCAI President to Address the National Press Club of Australia
On Wednesday 7 December, Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries President Mike Devereux will address the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra.
Motor Vehicle sales Grow in October
Strong motor vehicle sales results in the final months of 2011 have put the industry firmly on track to reach one million sales this year, according to Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) chief executive Ian Chalmers.
Motorcycle Industry Reports Strong Growth in Third Quarter of 2011
Motorcycle sales in Australia continued to grow significantly in the third quarter of 2011, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
Motor Vehicle sales Grow in September
Sales of new motor vehicles in Australia grew strongly in September, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
Official VFACTS data shows 86,819 new vehicles were sold in the month of September, an increase of 2.
FCAI Appoints Chief Executive
Ian Chalmers has been appointed chief executive of peak industry body the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.
Mr Chalmers’ appointment follows the resignation of former FCAI chief executive Andrew McKellar in July this year.
He will commence official duties as of Monday 19 September 2011.
New Motor Vehicle sales Rise Significantly in August
New motor vehicle sales rose significantly in August 2011 compared with the same month last year, according to official figures released today by the FCAI.
88,082 new vehicles were sold during August, representing an increase of 7.3% (or 5,960 vehicles) over August 2010.
Motor Vehicle sales Fall Again in July
Consumer uncertainty and continuing supply constraints resulting from the Japanese natural disaster have led to soft vehicle sales in July, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
Official VFACTS data shows 80,991 new vehicles were sold in July, 1
FCAI Appoints Acting Chief Executive
Stephen (Steve) Payne has been appointed acting chief executive of peak industry body the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.
Former CEO Andrew McKellar has resigned to join the Australian Automobile Association.
Mr Payne has strong automotive experience.
Motorcycle Industry Reports Strong Growth in First Half of 2011
Motorcycle sales in Australia increased in the first half of 2011, according to figures releases today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
Carbon Tax Impact on Car Industry Competitiveness
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has warned that the proposed carbon price will add to industry costs and undermine competitiveness.
Motor Vehicle sales Fall in June
Supply constraints held June motor vehicle sales down to their lowest level in eight years, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
Official VFACTS data reveals that 96,157 new vehicles were sold in June, 11.
Industry Supports Euro 5 Emissions Standards
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body representing the Australian automotive industry has endorsed the phased introduction of Euro 5 vehicle emission standards, commencing from November 2013, as announced by the Australian Government today.
May Car sales Affected by Tsunami Impact
Weaker new vehicle sales in May have been compounded by the impact of the Japanese tsunami on the availability of some models and components.
Fbt on Motor Vehicles
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, accepts the Government’s move to introduce a flat rate for FBT on motor vehicles.
Potential Impact of a Carbon Price on the Australian Automotive Industry
The Multi-Party Climate Change Committee (MPCCC) established by the Federal Government has announced a proposed carbon price mechanism that could see a fixed carbon price introduced as early as 1 July 2012, with the price increasing annually at a pre-determined rate.
New Vehicle sales Seasonally Down in April 2011
The April holiday season of Easter and Anzac Day has contributed to a slowdown in new motor vehicle sales for the month.
Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today showed that 74,214 new vehicles were sold in April, down 8.