The Australian automotive industry has made a storming start to 2007, notching
up record sales in January.
Official VFACTS figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
(FCAI) show that 76,936 new cars, trucks and buses were sold last month - an increase
of 6933 or 9.
Australian motorcycle sales have hit all-time highs as increasing numbers of commuters and lifestyle enthusiasts turn to two wheels.
The Australian automotive industry has posted its second highest annual sales
total on record.
Preliminary figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
(FCAI) show that a total of 962,521 cars, trucks and buses were sold in Australia
in 2006.
FCAI Chief Executive, Mr Peter Sturrock has strongly endorsed the Australian
Government' decision to seek free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
'Collectively the GCC countries are the largest export market for Australian-made
motor vehicles.
Now in its 20th year, the Supplier of the Year Award, made annually by the FCAI,
is one of the most prestigious awards in the automotive industry.
Sales of light cars and Sports Utility Vehicles have helped the Australian motor
vehicle market to a strong monthly result in November.
Motor vehicle sales in Australia have rebounded over the last month thanks to
surging demand for light cars and encouraging sales of family sedans and sports
utility vehicles (SUVs).
The long-running boom in small and car sales is showing the first signs of slowing
according official motor industry figures released today.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industrie's VFACTS report shows that sales
in the Small passenger car segment fell by 1.
5 September 2006
Australian motor vehicle sales dipped slightly in August as the effects of high
fuel prices and rising interest rates combined to discourage some buyers from
car showrooms.
The popularity of electronic stability controls (ESC) in passenger motor vehicles
is growing rapidly as the automotive industry makes the safety technology available
on a wider selection of models.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed the Federal
Government's announcement of an LPG Autogas conversion subsidy.
Australian motor vehicle sales in July were down just 1.4 per cent despite record
fuel prices, concerns over interest rates and the one-off effects of the major
changeover of two locally manufactured models.
Australian motorcycle sales have set a new half yearly record as commuters turn to two-wheelers in increasing numbers.
Strong sales of small cars have helped the automotive industry to an encouraging
sales result in the first half of 2006.
The Australian motor vehicle market remained slightly softer in May, with sales
finishing just 0.6 per cent down on the record for the month set last year.
Record petrol prices appear to be taking a toll on the new motor vehicle market
according to official figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive
Industries (FCAI).
The Chamber’s VFACTS figures for April show that overall sales were down 10.
Motorcycle sales in Australia are continuing to accelerate as riders return to public roads in record numbers.
Following a record 2005, the latest figures from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries show that motorcycle sales have grown by a further 20 per cent in the first quarter of the year
The Australian motor vehicle market has shown its resilience by setting a new
record for the month of March.
The industry shrugged off a slight sales dip in February to record a total of
87,156 last month - up 0.6 per cent on the previous record set in 2005.
The Australian automotive industry’s peak body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive
Industries (FCAI) has elected a new President.
The growth in sales of light cars continued in February against the background
of a general softening in the Australian motor vehicle market.
Sales of the smallest passenger cars boomed in January as the Australian motor
vehicle market continued on its record-setting way.
For the first time in three decades Australian motorcycle sales have exceeded 100,000 in a year.
According to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), motorcycle sales achieved 102,142 in 2005 - an increase of 14.3 per cent compared to the 89,374 sales in 2004.
Australians bought more cars and trucks in 2005 than ever before to set an all-time
motor vehicle sales record of 988,269, according to figures released today by
the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
It was the fourth successive year of market growth.
Another record month of small and light car sales has all but ensured that the
Australian motor vehicle market is heading for its fourth straight annual sales
record.