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Industry Supports Euro 5 Emissions Standards

14th June 2011

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

3rd June 2011

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

12th May 2011

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

12th May 2011

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

9th May 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.

ATVs and Scooters Lead Motorcycle sales Figures

8th April 2011

Official figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) provide some cause for optimism that motorcycle sales are at a turning point.

Vehicle sales Softer in March

5th April 2011

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.

Private Buyers Lead the Charge in New Vehicle sales

3rd March 2011

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 Improvement in Vehicle Fuel Efficiency

1st March 2011

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.

Small Car Provides Large Boost to Vehicle Manufacturing

28th February 2011

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.

Car Industry Reassured by Government Guarantee

10th February 2011

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.

Opposition Cuts Would Severely Damage Car Industry

8th February 2011

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.

Robust Start to New Vehicle sales in 2011

3rd February 2011

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.

Industry Disappointed by Abolition of Green Car Innovation Fund

31st January 2011

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.

Motorcycle sales on the Rebound

12th January 2011

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.

New Vehicle sales Top the Magic Million

6th January 2011

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.

Supplier of the Year – Mett Pty Ltd

16th December 2010

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).

Vehicle sales Continue to Outperform Other Economic Indicators

3rd December 2010

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.

Oecd Report Based on Flawed Analysis

15th November 2010

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.

New Car sales Hold the Line in October

4th November 2010

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.

Third Quarter Motorcycle sales Result

14th October 2010

The motorcycle market is showing signs of stabilising following the difficulties of the financial downturn and a colder than usual winter.

New Car sales Achieve a Record September Result

5th October 2010

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.

Australian Car Manufacturing Receives Welcome Boost

10th September 2010

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.

Suv sales Drive New Car Market Higher in August

3rd September 2010

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.

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