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Solid New Vehicle sales Result in July

4th August 2010

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

24th July 2010

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

9th July 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

5th July 2010

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

3rd June 2010

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.

Strong sales in April Boost Car Market

5th May 2010

Solid sales across all vehicle segments have resulted in the second highest April result on record.

Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 81,401 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in April, up 27.

New President – Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries

5th May 2010

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has elected GM Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Mike Devereux, as its new President.

Soft Start to the Year for Motorcycle sales

12th April 2010

Official figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show that 23,211 motorcycles, scooters and all-terrain vehicles were sold in the first quarter of this year – a decrease of 12.2 per cent (3,215 units) over the same period in 2009.

New Vehicle Market Posts Record March Result

7th April 2010

Strong sales across all vehicle segments has resulted in a record monthly sales figure for March, eclipsing the previous record set in 2007 by 352 vehicles.

Private Buyers Help Lift New Car sales

3rd March 2010

Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 82,219 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in February, up 17.1 per cent (or 11,978 vehicles) on the same month in 2009.

New Online Calculator Makes Buying a New Car Easier

1st March 2010

Shopping around to buy a new vehicle will become easier and more user-friendly with vehicle brands introducing a new online price calculator to provide customers with an all-inclusive “drive away” price.

Car Emissions Reach New Environmental Milestone

16th February 2010

The Australian new vehicle market has reached a new environmental milestone with average carbon dioxide emissions the lowest on record, helped by improvements in engine technology.
The National Average Carbon Emission (NACE) figure for 2009 is 218.5 grams of CO2 per
kilometre – down 1.

Strong Start to the Year for New Car sales

3rd February 2010

The automotive industry has started the year on a positive note with a significant increase in the number of new vehicles sold during January.

Solid Result for Motorcycle sales in 2009

11th January 2010

Official figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show that 115,981 motorcycles, scooters and all-terrain vehicles were sold last year – a decrease of 13.6 per cent (18,298 units) over 2008.

New Vehicle Market Ends Strong Year With Record December

6th January 2010

The new vehicle market ended the year strongly to record annual sales that well exceeded industry forecasts with many of the additional sales attributed to the Federal Government's business tax break.

Supplier of the Year – Sumitomo Australia Group

4th December 2009

Sumitomo Australia Group has taken out the top honour at the Supplier of the Year awards organised by the peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).

Tax Break Spurs Exceptional New Car sales Result

3rd December 2009

Businesses taking advantage of government tax incentives to purchase light commercials and SUVs have helped the November new vehicle market rise by almost 20 per cent.

Auto Industry Welcomes Crackdown on Port Monopoly

3rd December 2009

The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has welcomed an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) decision to impose tough new conditions on port facilities operator, Australian Amalgamated Terminals (AAT).

Vehicle Emissions Continue to Improve

23rd November 2009

The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has welcomed a report from the National Transport Commission (NTC) that highlights the improvement in emissions from new vehicles.

Car sales Rise for the First Time in More Than a Year

5th November 2009

The October new car market provides evidence of a broadening economic recovery with sales up on a year ago for the first time in 16 months.

Motorcycle Buyers Encouraged to Take Advantage of Economic Incentives

12th October 2009

Figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show 82,601 motorcycles, scooters and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were sold in the nine months to September – a 14.4 per cent decline compared to the same period in 2008.

Further Signs of Consolidation in the New Vehicle Market

6th October 2009

Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 78,131 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in September 2009.

“This was a good month with a stronger than expected result,” FCAI Chief Executive Andrew McKellar said.

Key Legislation Underpins Jobs and Automotive Innovation

16th September 2009

The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has welcomed the passage of a key element of the Federal Government’s New Car Plan for a Greener Future; the Automotive Transformation Scheme.

Car Industry Urges Senate to Support Crucial Legislation

14th September 2009

The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has urged the Senate to get behind the industry and support legislation establishing a crucial element of the Federal Government’s New Car Plan for a Greener Future; the...

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