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Car industry campaigns for summer safety

1st December 2020

A summer campaign by motoring industry initiative Genuine is Best is raising awareness about the importance of genuine parts and servicing, ahead of what is expected to be the busiest ever summer on Australian roads.

FCAI applauds ACT Government’s future focused endorsement of electric vehicles

27th November 2020

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry, today praised the ACT Government’s announcement supporting zero emission vehicles (ZEVs), deeming it “thoughtful and future focused.

FCAI: Victorian Government trying to ‘kill’ EV use

23rd November 2020

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has condemned the announcement by the Victorian State Government that it intends to initiate a road user charge on electric vehicles (EVs) from 1st July 2021. 
Tony Weber, chief executive of the FCAI, made the following comments.

Car manufacturers call for recall action before holiday travel

18th November 2020

Car manufacturers are calling on vehicle owners to urgently check and organise the repair of faulty Takata airbags fitted to their vehicles ahead of the holiday season.

FCAI condemns New South Wales Government plan to consider road user charging on electric vehicles

13th November 2020

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has condemned the New South Wales Government’s plan to consider road user charging on electric vehicles.

FCAI congratulates Tasmanian Government’s ‘Ambitious 100 percent Electric Vehicle Target’

13th November 2020

 The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) applauds the Tasmanian Government’s proposed transition of the Government vehicle fleet to 100 percent electric vehicles by 2030.

FCAI pans SA Government’s ‘tax on electric vehicles’

11th November 2020

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has commented on the South Australian Government’s proposed road user charges for electric vehicles.
Tony Weber, the FCAI’s chief executive, made the following statement.

Car manufacturers plead for Western Australian vehicle owners to take urgent recall action

9th November 2020

Car manufacturers are pleading with Western Australian vehicle owners to immediately organise the repair of faulty Takata airbags in their vehicles – or risk serious injury and even death.

Car manufacturers plead for Australian Capital Territory vehicle owners to take urgent recall action

9th November 2020

Car manufacturers are pleading with Australian Capital Territory vehicle owners to immediately organise the repair of faulty Takata airbags in their vehicles – or risk serious injury and even death.

Car manufacturers plead for New South Wales vehicle owners to take urgent recall action

9th November 2020

Car manufacturers are pleading with New South Wales vehicle owners to immediately organise the repair of faulty Takata airbags in their vehicles – or risk serious injury and even death.

Car manufacturers plead for Northern Territory vehicle owners to take urgent recall action

9th November 2020

Car manufacturers are pleading with Northern Territory vehicle owners to immediately organise the repair of faulty Takata airbags in their vehicles – or risk serious injury and even death.

Car manufacturers plead for Queensland vehicle owners to take urgent recall action

9th November 2020

Car manufacturers are pleading with Queensland vehicle owners to immediately organise the repair of faulty Takata airbags in their vehicles – or risk serious injury and even death.

Car manufacturers plead for South Australian vehicle owners to take urgent recall action

9th November 2020

Car manufacturers are pleading with South Australian vehicle owners to immediately organise the repair of faulty Takata airbags in their vehicles – or risk serious injury and even death.

Car manufacturers plead for Tasmanian vehicle owners to take urgent recall action

9th November 2020

Car manufacturers are pleading with Tasmanian vehicle owners to immediately organise the repair of faulty Takata airbags in their vehicles – or risk serious injury and even death.

Car manufacturers plead for Victorian vehicle owners to take urgent recall action

9th November 2020

Car manufacturers are pleading with Victorian vehicle owners to immediately organise the repair of faulty Takata airbags in their vehicles – or risk serious injury and even death.

“Green shoots” as FCAI announces new vehicle sales figures for October 2020

5th November 2020

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today reported new vehicle sales figures for October 2020.  Total sales for the month were 81,220, down just 1,236 units or 1.5 per cent from October 2019 when 82,456 vehicles were sold.

Car manufacturers plead for Australian vehicle owners to take urgent recall action

4th November 2020

Car manufacturers are pleading with Australian vehicle owners to immediately organise the repair of faulty Takata airbags in their vehicles – or risk serious injury and even death.

Car Manufacturers Stress Takata Recall Importance

14th October 2020

Car manufacturers are urging vehicle owners in outer metropolitan suburbs to take immediate action to identify and urgently rectify faulty Takata airbags.

FCAI releases motorcycle sales figures for third quarter 2020

8th October 2020

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has released sales figures for new motorcycles and Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) year to date ending 30th September 2020.
A total of 79,623 vehicles were sold across the period, representing a 26.

FCAI announces update on third quarter motorcycle figures

6th October 2020

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, has announced that motorcycle figures will be available for distribution on Wednesday 7th October 2020.

FCAI welcomes announcement of 100,000 new apprenticeship positions

6th October 2020

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a boost to Australian apprenticeships positions. 
The scheme, announced on 5th October, includes an investment of $1.

FCAI releases new vehicle sales figures for September 2020

5th October 2020

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry, has released new vehicle sales figures for September 2020. 
A total of 68,985 sales was recorded for the month, down 21.8 per cent on September 2019 when 88,181 sales were reported.

FCAI: New credit conditions good news for Australian automotive consumers

25th September 2020

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed changes to the Australian credit framework announced by the Federal Government yesterday.

Regional Australia urged to check vehicles for faulty Takata airbags

24th September 2020

Car manufacturers are urging regional and rural Australians to immediately check their vehicles to determine if they are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

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