The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has today released sales figures for the 2021 calendar year.
A total of 1,049,831 vehicles were sold across Australia in 2021, which represents a 14.5 per cent increase on 2020.
Australia’s peak automotive body, The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), is urging families to make safety the priority when riding off-road vehicles this holiday season.
Summer 2021 has the potential to see multiple hazards converge to create risk on Australian roads. A do-it-yourself pre-departure checklist has been issued by automotive industry initiative Genuine is Best, as Australia prepares for holidays this summer.
The direction for electric vehicle support and vehicle emissions outlined in the ALP Powering Australia plan released today supporting the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia has been acknowledged as a step forward in the policy discussion around lowering vehicle emissions according to...
Car sales in Australia have dropped 15.3 per cent on November 2020 sales, with 80,639 new vehicles sold in November 2021. “Demand across the sector remains strong with the drop in sales reflecting well recognised international supply chain issues,” FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said.
Ride Your Motorcycle Week starts today and Australian riders nationwide are revving up and taking part in the annual initiative prompting motorcyclists to shake off lockdown and get back on the bike.
Ride Your Motorcycle Week is back and this year its focus is getting riders back on their bikes after lockdown as summer riding season beckons.
The annual event will run from November 29 to December 5. With motorcycle, scooter and off-highway vehicle sales up 8.
The FCAI has acknowledged the release of the Federal Government’s $250 million ‘Future Fuels and Vehicles Strategy’ which includes $178 million to support the development of electric vehicle and hydrogen infrastructure.
On the 24 September the FCAI hosted politicians and officials from the Federal and Queensland Governments at the Norwell motorsport complex in Queensland.
The Australian automotive market recorded sales of 74,650 new vehicles which is a decrease of 8.1% on October 2020 figures.
The FCAI has today acknowledged the passing of the new Motor Vehicles (Electric Vehicle Levy) Amendment Bill 2021 which was passed by the South Australian Parliament last Friday (29 October 2021).
FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said the $22.
Australia’s peak automotive body, The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, has welcomed the announcement Australians will be encouraged to choose the technology that best suits their needs as the country aims for net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The passing of the electric vehicle legislation by the NSW Government yesterday represents a significant step in supporting the future uptake of low emissions vehicles in NSW according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
Recent events have led to an increased reference to – and discussion about – how consumers buy vehicles in Australia.
Total sales for the period from January to the end of September 2021 were 86,239 units, an increase on the corresponding period last year of 6,616 motorcycles, scooters and off highway vehicles when the result was 79,623.
“This steady growth of 8.
Australians have purchased 83,312 new cars in September which is an increase of around 21 per cent on the same period last year.
These figures represent continuing demand for new vehicles across sectors despite lockdowns and the continued impact of the global microprocessor shortage.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has reiterated its call for Australian car buyers to be the focus for the Australian Government in any considerations to make further changes to automotive franchising.
Australia’s Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is joining with partners across the globe in celebrating World EV Day today.
FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said the occasion had relevance for Australian consumers, business and Government.
Sales of vehicles in Australia are up 33 per cent on the same month last year, demonstrating the resilience of Australia’s car market despite the impacts of lock downs and microprocessor shortages.
The South Australian Government is making a strong statement regarding the future of zero and low emission vehicles and future financial reform through the legislation planned to be introduced into State Parliament today according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has today welcomed a commitment from senior NSW Government Ministers to backdate refunds and claim rebates if legislation underpinning the NSW Government’s Electric Vehicle Strategy passes in its entirety once NSW Parliament returns.
There is one consideration missing from the automotive franchising code discussion paper released today - the Australian consumer, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.
The Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, the Hon.
Demand for new vehicles in Australia has continued to grow during July with an increase of 16.1 per cent on the same month last year, against a background of local COVID-19 restrictions and continuing supply chain challenges.
FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber has today welcomed the release of the Northern Territory’s electric vehicle (EV) Strategy.
“Our initial view is that the Northern Territory’s package is a very simple and pragmatic way to promote the expansion of EV’s across the territory.