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.
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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.
Strong Finish for New Vehicle sales in 2008
For the second year in a row and only the second time ever, Australians bought more than one-million new vehicles during a calendar year.
Breakthrough Investment for the Car Industry
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has hailed GM Holden’s announcement that it will produce an all-new small vehicle in Australia as a positive step forward for the industry.
Decisive Action on Automotive Financing
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has welcomed measures announced by the Federal Government to address the emerging liquidity problems facing the car industry.
Car sales Fall Further in November
New vehicle sales fell in November, reflecting a further softening of economic conditions as a result of the global financial crisis.
Supplier of the Year: Denso Australia Group
Denso Australia Group has won the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) Supplier of the Year Award for 2008.