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Industry Disappointed by Abolition of Green Car Innovation Fund

31st January 2011

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

12th January 2011

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

6th January 2011

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

16th December 2010

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

3rd December 2010

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

15th November 2010

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

4th November 2010

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

14th October 2010

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

5th October 2010

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

10th September 2010

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

3rd September 2010

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

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.

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