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John Conomos Ao Elected President of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries

31st March 2006

The Australian automotive industry’s peak body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive
Industries (FCAI) has elected a new President.

Small Cars Lead in Softer Motor Vehicle Market

3rd March 2006

The growth in sales of light cars continued in February against the background
of a general softening in the Australian motor vehicle market.

Smallest Cars Biggest Winners in January sales

3rd February 2006

Sales of the smallest passenger cars boomed in January as the Australian motor
vehicle market continued on its record-setting way.

Australian Motorcycle sales Cruise Into the Record Books

2nd February 2006

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.

New Car sales Record

5th January 2006

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.

Small Cars Push Motor Vehicle Market Towards Record Year

5th December 2005

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.

Motor Industry Gears Up for End of Year sales Push

4th November 2005

4 November 2005
Australian motor vehicle sales dropped slightly in October, interrupting a run
of record monthly results that have pushed the market to new heights this year.

Scooters Lead Motorcycle sales Surge

28th October 2005

The booming popularity of scooters has put the Australian motorcycle industry
on track for a big increase in annual sales in 2005.

Automotive Industry Support for Workplace Reforms

10th October 2005

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has offered its support
for the WorkChoices package announced by the Federal Government
yesterday.
"We are pleased to see the additional level of detail that is now
available about the proposed reforms" said FCAI Chief Executive, Peter
Sturrock.

Record Month as Small Car sales Boom

5th October 2005

5 October 2005
The Australian motor vehicle market continues to head towards a new annual record,
driven by a big increase in demand for smaller cars and light trucks.

Consumers Need to Be Informed About Ethanol Suitability

22nd September 2005

Thursday, 22 September 2005
"It is essential that Australian vehicle owners must be accurately informed about
the suitability of vehicles to operate on ethanol blended petrol," said the Chief
Executive of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, Mr Peter Sturrock.

Sydney Car Terminal Closure: More Traffic, Few Jobs

8th September 2005


A plan to relocate car imports from Sydney's Darling Harbour to far-flung Port
Kembla will add thousands of truck movements to crowded Sydney roads and cost
New South Wales jobs, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
(FCAI).

Fuel Prices Fail to Slow Booming Car Market

5th September 2005

The Australian motor vehicle market seems almost certain to set its fourth annual
straight sales record, following booming sales in August.

Motorcycle sales Data - Top 10 (Excluding ATVs) January - June 2005

4th August 2005

Motorcycle Sales Data - Top 10 (excluding ATVs)1

Motorcycle sales Data - Top 10 ATVs From January - June 2005

4th August 2005

Motorcycle Sales Data - Top 10 ATVs1

Motorcycle sales Data - Top 10 Road - January to June 2005

4th August 2005

Motorcycle Sales Data - Top 10 Road1

Motorcycle sales Data - Top 10 Off-Road From January - June 2005

4th August 2005

Motorcycle Sales Data Top 10 Off-Road1

Motorcycle sales Comparison From January - June 2005

4th August 2005

Motorcycle Sales Comparison1

Small Car sales Boost Car Market in July

3rd August 2005

3 August 2005
Booming sales of small cars have boosted the Australian new car market to near-record
levels in July.
According the VFACTS figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive
Industries (FCAI), a total of 78,299 cars, trucks and buses were sold last month,
up 1.

Motorcycle sales Show Strong Growth

3rd August 2005

3 August 2005
Motorcycle sales in Australia grew strongly in the first six months of 2005, according to official industry sales figures released today.
The overall market increased by 8.3 per cent, compared to the same period in 2004.

Banned Bikes No Barrel of Monkeys

1st August 2005

1 August 2005

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) supports the Victorian Government's
decision to ban the sale of so-called monkey bikes , provided that the decision
does not impinge on the sale of legitimate mini-bikes by reputable motorcycle
manufacturers.

All New Aston Martin Opens Line-Up for Australian Motor Show

29th July 2005


 
 
28 July 2005
Aston Martin's new Porsche-rivalling small car, the V8 Vantage, has made an early bid to become the star of this year's Australian International Motor Show.

Speech by Mr T Gorman - Fapm Annual Convention, July 21st 2005

27th July 2005

Grant, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.
Good morning and thank you for the introduction, and the very kind invitation
to be with you in Queensland this morning.

Car Industry Smashes All-Time sales Records in June

5th July 2005

The Australian automotive industry has for the first time sold more
than 100,000 motor vehicles in a single month, staying on course to
smash the annual sales record set last year.

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