Car Market Posts Another Record Despite Rate Rises
Australian motor vehicle sales achieved an all time April record, with car buyers apparently still undeterred by recent rises in interest rates.
Media Releases
Tribute to Geoff Polites
STATEMENT BY JOHN CONOMOS AO President of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
On behalf of all in the Australian automotive industry, I pay tribute to Geoff Polites, who passed away at the weekend.
Road Bikes Heading for Another Record Year
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Motorcycle sales have set a new record in the first quarter of 2008 as Australians continue to turn to two wheels in greater numbers.
Tribute to the Hon. John Button
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STATEMENT BY MR JOHN CONOMOS AO President of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
On behalf of all within the Australian automotive industry, I pay tribute to former Labor Senator, the Hon. John Button.
Suv'S and Light Trucks Drive Strong First Quarter
Motor vehicle sales in Australia ended the first quarter 3.3 per cent up on the same period in the all-time record year of 2007. FCAI Chief Executive, Andrew McKellar (pictured) said the market was yet to see any definitive effect on sales fro mthe recent interest rate rises.
National Average Carbon Emissions (Nace)
Overview
National Average Carbon Emissions (NACE) for all new light vehicles sold in Australia for 2007 was 226.1 g CO2/km. This continues the decline in carbon emissions of new vehicles, placing the industry well on track to achieve its target of an average 222 g CO2/km by 2010.
Car Industry Achieving Lower Emissions
New research shows the fuel efficiency and carbon emissions of new motor vehicles have improved markedly in recent years.
According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the National Average Carbon Emissions (NACE) for new light vehicles in Australia has reached a new low.
Automotive Industry Welcomes Discussion Paper
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has welcomed the release of a discussion paper from the Australian Government's Review of the Automotive Industry.
Car Market Accelerates Despite Interest Rates
FCAI Chief Executive Mr Andrew McKellar: "The February sales result shows that underlying demand from private buyers and business remains very robust."
Sales in both January and February have set records for those months, building on a record annual total of more than one million new cars in 2007.
FCAI Welcomes Auto Industry Review
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed a major review of Australia's automotive manufacturing industry by the Federal Government, calling for a renewed policy framework to ensure future local model development. Pictured is FCAI chief executive Andrew McKellar.
A Record Year for Motorcycle sales
FCAI Chief Executive, Andrew McKellar: "It is likely that motocycle sales are also being driven up by rising fuel prices, which have prompted a whole new generation of commuters to learn to ride."
Australian motorcycle sales have grown again, setting a new annual record in 2007.
2007: a Milestone Year for Motor Vehicle sales
FCAI Chief Executive, Andrew McKellar: "One milion new motor vehicles sales in a country of 21 million people is an impressive achievement by the Australian automotive industry."
Australians have for the first time bought more than one million motor vehicles in a single calendar year.
Car Market Charges Towards Million Mark
FCAI Chief Executive, Andrew McKellar: "The Australian motor vehicle market appears to have been unfazed by the November interest rate raise and the timing of the Federal election.
2007 Supplier of the Year
Mr Neil Kitamiya, Managing Director, Denso Australia Group
accepting the Supplier of the Year Award from
Mr John Conomos AO, President, FCAI
Denso Australia Group won the FCAI’s Supplier of the Year Award for 2007 at a dinner held at Zinc at Federation Square, Melbourne on 21 November.
Motor Industry Refutes Media Claims
The peak industry body of the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, has refuted claims published today in The Australian newspaper.
Strong Suv sales Boost October Car Market
FCAI Chief Executive, Andrew McKellar: "The Suv market has rebounded stronlgy as brands have launched new general models."
A boom in the sales of SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles) and a rebound in passenger car sales combined to deliver a record sales result for the automotive industry last month.
Small Car sales Throttle Back in September
FCAI Chief Executive, Andrew McKellar, said that the decline in passenger car sales in September 2007 was narrowly based and entirely due to slower sales in the small car segment.
August Car Market Withstands Rate Rise
The automotive industry has withstood any immediate impact from the recent interest rate rise by posting record sales for the month of August.
Electronic Stability Control Uptake Grows Strongly
The Lexus GS 430 featuring VDiM (Vehicle Dynamics integrated Management) which is the Lexus version of electronic stability control.
The availability of potentially lifesaving electronic stability control (ESC) systems on new motor vehicles is spreading quickly.
Family Cars Boost Motor Vehicle sales
Family car buyers have helped the Australian motor vehicle market continue its
record run, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive
Industries (FCAI).
Motorcycle Market Heading for Record Year
FCAI Chief Executive, Andrew McKellar says diversity is healping the overall motorcycle market produce its solid and consistent sales growth
The motorcycle market is on target for another record year after achieving sales
of more than 60,000 for the first half of 2007.
Scooter Industry Refutes Aami Claims
Grand Prix racer Casey Stoner obtained his scooter L-Plates after doing the compulspru rider training course at Newcastle, NSW.
The scooter industry has dismissed claims that motor scooters are the new menace
on the road.
Australia Passes Million Motor Vehicle Milestone
Australians have for the first time bought more than a million new motor vehicles
in a financial year, according to retail sales figures released today by the Federal
Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
Family Car sales Drive Record Motor Vehicle Market
Resurgent sales of Large cars and Sports Utility Vehicles have kept the Australian
motor vehicle market on its record path.
Official sales figures for May released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive
Industries (FCAI) show that 88,597 vehicles were sold - an increase of 5140 or
6.