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Car Market Charges Towards Million Mark

6th December 2007


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

23rd November 2007


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

9th November 2007

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

5th November 2007


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

3rd October 2007


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

5th September 2007

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

28th August 2007

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

3rd August 2007

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

20th July 2007


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

20th July 2007


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

4th July 2007

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

5th June 2007

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.

Auto Industry Criticises Queensland Tax Grab

30th May 2007


FCAI chief executive Peter Sturrock has criticised the Queensland state government
for its decision to increase stamp duty on motor vehicle transfers.

Two-Wheel sales Continue to Surge

29th May 2007

Motorcycle sales continue to accelerate as more Australians turn to two wheels.

Auto Industry Urges Stamp Duty Relief

29th May 2007

FCAI Chief Executive Peter Sturrock has urged the South Australian Government
to cut stamp duty on new vehicle purchases in the South Australian state budget
to be handed down on 7 June.

Boom Month Pushes Car Market Towards Magic Million

3rd May 2007


FCAI chief executive Peter Sturrock said that, on the present bullish
sales trends, it was very likely that by the end of 2007 the Australian market
would reach one million annual motor vehicle sales for the first time ever.

All-Time Record First Quarter for Car sales

4th April 2007

Australians bought a record number of cars, trucks and buses in the first quarter
of 2007, according to official retail sales figures released today by the Federal
Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).

Industry Welcomes $500m Green Car Fund

15th March 2007

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has cautiously welcomed the Federal
Opposition's proposal to implement a $500 million Green Car Innovation Fund.

Ethanol Testing Confirms Motor Industry View

12th March 2007

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries says the results of testing to establish
the suitability of ethanol-blended petrol in motor vehicles has confirmed the
accuracy of the information on the FCAI's website.

Record Motor Vehicle sales in February

6th March 2007

The Australian automotive industry has shaken off the effects of last year's
petrol price volatility and interest rate rises to post an all-time record sales
total for the month of February.

FCAI Offices Affected by Storm Damage

2nd March 2007

The offices of FCAI were affected by the recent hail storm in Canberra and due
to severe flooding, temporary office accommodation is being sought. All phone
lines and email access are unavailable at this stage, and it is recommended that
you contact staff via their mobile phones.

FCAI Announces New Ceo

16th February 2007

The President of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), John Conomos
AO, has announced the retirement on 1 June 2007 of FCAI Chief Executive Peter
Sturrock.
Mr Sturrock will be succeeded by the FCAI's current Director - Government Policy,
Andrew McKellar.

Scooter Riders Must Observe Laws and Common Sense

13th February 2007

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has thrown its weight behind moves by Gold Coast police to crack down on scooter riders who fail to comply with road rules.

Significant Automotive Export Boost

8th February 2007

The Chief Executive of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), Peter
Sturrock, has welcomed today's announcement by GM Holden about the company's new
Pontiac G8 export program to the United States.

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