ATVs and Scooters Lead Motorcycle sales Figures
Official figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) provide some cause for optimism that motorcycle sales are at a turning point.
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Vehicle sales Softer in March
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Solid New Vehicle sales Result in July
Strong demand from private buyers and sustained interest in SUVs has resulted in another solid month of new vehicle sales.
Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) showed that 82,376 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in July, up 9.
Industry Supports Proposal to Scrap Inefficient Cars
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has given its support to a proposal to offer motorists a $2,000 rebate to switch to new, safer and more fuel efficient vehicles.
Half Yearly Motorcycle sales Result 2010
Road bikes remain the most popular form of two-wheeled transport despite an overall drop in the number of people buying new motorcycles.
June Car sales Achieve All-Time Record High
The new vehicle market posted a new record monthly result in June to round off a strong mid-year sales result.
Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) showed that 108,722 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in June, up 5.
New Car Market Maintains Strong sales Momentum
The new car market posted a record May sales result with all vehicle segments performing strongly.
Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) showed that 89,218 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in May, up 18.