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.
Weaker new vehicle sales in May have been compounded by the impact of the Japanese tsunami on the availability of some models and components.
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.
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.
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.
Official figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) provide some cause for optimism that motorcycle sales are at a turning point.
Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 93,984 new vehicles were sold in March 2011, down by just under 1 per cent compared with the same period twelve months ago.
Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 80,896 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in February (down 1.6 per cent or 1,323 vehicles compared to the same month in 2010).
Significant improvements in vehicle technology have resulted in new cars in the Australian market recording their lowest ever carbon dioxide emissions.
The National Average Carbon Emission (NACE) figure for 2010 is 212.6 grams of CO2 per kilometre - down 2.
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), is encouraged by today's announcement of new investment in local vehicle manufacturing.
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has been reassured by the guarantee from the Australian Government that it will not seek further reductions in support to the industry.
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has criticised an Opposition plan to cut vital funding from the automotive industry.
The new vehicle market has started the year with a solid result albeit down slightly on last year due to a significant decrease in sales in Queensland.
The peak automotive body the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has indicated its disappointment at the Government’s decision to abolish the GCIF, announced today.
“It is a bitterly disappointing decision and one which is to be regretted”, FCAI Chief Executive, Andrew McKellar said.
Official figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show that 105,766 motorcycles, scooters and all-terrain vehicles were sold last year - a decrease of 8.9 per cent (10,354 units) over 2009.
The new vehicle market continued to outperform other economic indicators during 2010 to post its second highest annual sales figure and record more than one million units for only the third time in history.
Mett Pty Ltd has been named the 2010 Supplier of the Year as part of awards organised by the peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) showed that 87,342 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in November, up 1.8 per cent (or 1,509 vehicles) on the same month in 2009.
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), is disappointed with the flawed analysis of the automotive industry published at the weekend by the OECD.
Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) showed that 80,925 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in October, up 0.1 per cent (or 112 vehicles) on the same month in 2009.
The motorcycle market is showing signs of stabilising following the difficulties of the financial downturn and a colder than usual winter.
Strong sales across most segments have resulted in a record monthly sales result for September and prompted the industry to upgrade its annual forecast to more than one million units.
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed new investment announcements by local car makers that provide encouraging signs for vehicle production and exports.
Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) showed that 82,122 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in August, up 12.1 per cent (or 8,835 vehicles) on the same month in 2009.