Private Buyers Returning to Car Showrooms
The latest new vehicle sales data shows private buyers have begun returning to showrooms in greater numbers adding to the demand from businesses who continue to take advantage of stimulus measures.
Media Releases
Changes to the Component Donation Programme
The Component Donation Programme (CDP) was established by vehicle manufacturers to provide a facility to donate engines and components so that students can undertake their TAFE studies with the latest technology.
New President – Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
The Executive Committee of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has elected incoming GM Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Alan Batey, as its new President.
Supply Chain Vital to Automotive Industry
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), welcomes the quick action that has been taken to keep component manufacturer ACL trading.
Car Industry Urges Support for Crucial Legislation
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has urged the Federal Opposition not to delay or frustrate the passage of legislation establishing a crucial element of the Federal Government’s New Car Plan for a Greener...
Business sales Continue to Provide a Boost to Car Market
The latest new vehicle sales data shows business sales remain strong and there have been improvements in the small car, sports car and SUV segments.
Automotive Industry Rejects Anti-Competitive Port Facilities
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has called on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to reject port facilities operator, Australian Amalgamated Terminals (AAT), application to be allowed to...
Half Yearly Motorcycle sales Result 2009
Sales of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) have remained strong, despite a fall in overall motorcycle sales for the first half of the year.
Business sales Boost Car Market in June
The latest new vehicle sales data shows encouraging results with clear signs the market has been boosted by strong, additional demand from business sales.
Car Industry Committed to Further Co2 Reductions
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), supports the COAG decision to conduct an evaluation of options to lower carbon emissions from vehicles.
Vehicle safety Continues to Improve
Australians continue to embrace lifesaving Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems with the technology fitted to almost seven out of ten new vehicles.
Latest figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show 65.
Business Takes Advantage of Tax Break on New Vehicles
There is positive news in the latest vehicle sales figures with increased business purchases providing a much-needed confidence boost to the market.
Australia Hosts International Motorcycle Conference
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has this week hosted the International Motorcycle Manufacturers’ Association (IMMA) General Assembly in Melbourne.
Business Tax Break Provides a Boost for the Automotive Industry
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has welcomed the passage of legislation that will provide a tax break for new investment, including the purchase of business vehicles.
Federal Budget Provides Big SAvings for Small Businesses Who Buy a New Vehicle
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), says the Federal Government’s Budget decision to increase and extend the investment tax break for small business provides a valuable incentive for new vehicle sales.
Industry Prepares for Electric Vehicles to Take to Australian Roads
The peak body representing manufacturers and importers of new vehicles, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has taken steps to prepare for the introduction of plug-in electric and electric-hybrid vehicles into the Australian market.
Fall in April New Vehicle sales
Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 63,965 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in April 2009 – down 23.9 per cent (20,096 vehicles) compared to the same month in 2008.
Motorcycle sales Fall During First Quarter
Figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show 26,241 motorcycles, scooters and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were sold to the end of March – a 15.5 per cent decline compared to the same period in 2008.
First Quarter New Vehicle sales Result
Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 75,650 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in March 2009 – down 17.1 per cent (15,635 vehicles) compared to the same month in 2008.
New Vehicle sales Fall 21.9 % in February
Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 70,241 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in February 2009 - down 21.9 per cent (19,657 vehicles) compared to the same month in 2008.
New Car Market Down 18.5% in January
The continuing impact of the global financial crisis forced a downturn in new vehicle sales during January but the industry hopes new fiscal measures will help stabilise the market.
Breakthrough Agreement for Future Motor Shows
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), organiser of the Sydney motor show and organisers of the Melbourne motor show, the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), and its new car division, AADA (Vic), are pleased to announce the formation of a Motor Show Joint Venture.
Industry Endorses Motorcycle safety Initiative
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has thrown its support behind a Victorian initiative to promote motorcycle safety.
Motorcycle sales Soar to Record Levels
Motorcycle sales set a new record in 2008 with increasing numbers of Australians turning to two-wheeled transport.