Motor Vehicle sales Fall in July
The Australian motor vehicle industry experienced a 7.8 per cent decline in sales during July 2018 compared with July 2017, according to the latest data released by the motor industry’s statistical service VFACTS.
Media Releases
Auto Industry Calls on Motorists to Check for Faulty Takata Airbags
Takata Airbag Recall website launched: IsMyAirbagSafe.com.au
19,500 critical Takata ‘alpha’ airbag inflators are still on Australian roads
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NSW Quad Bike Subsidy Misdirected
An extension to the NSW Government’s Quad Bike Safety Campaign subsidy scheme by NSW Minister Matt Kean last week is seen as further compounding an issue which the industry believes is far better addressed through encouraging known safety practices, not unproven methods.
Scooters Surge as Market Dips
Scooters are undergoing a sales resurgence despite the overall national motorcycle market recording a 5.9 per cent decline for the first six months of 2018 compared with the same period last year.
Scooters were the only segment to show improvement with a 10.
Suv sales Hold Up in Lower June Result
The Australian market for new vehicles slowed in June compared with the same period in 2017, with the total market down 2.9 per cent, according to the latest data released today by the motor industry’s official statistical service, VFACTS.
Consumer Preference Carries More Weight in Emissions Discussion
A report released today by the National Transport Commission (NTC) supports the motor industry’s view that the purchasing preferences and driving needs of Australian vehicle buyers must be an important consideration in any future emissions target discussion.
Rise in Suv sales Defies Market Dip
Sales of Sport Utility Vehicles defied the overall market trend last month with three of the four SUV segments recording gains during May compared with the same month last year.
Small, medium and upper large segment SUVs gained ground in May despite a 2.
Mercedes-Benz Chief Heads Up FCAI Board
Australia’s peak motor industry body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, has elected a new President.
The new FCAI President is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd, Horst von Sanden.
Mandatory Data-Sharing Unnecessary – and Requires Huge Responsibility and Investment
Australia’s peak automotive industry body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has challenged assertions that lack of access to service and repair information is putting jobs at risk in the automotive aftermarket.
Two Resignations Expose Flaws in Process by ATV safety Review Body
One of the world’s foremost ATV engineers has resigned from a national safety review body, stating that the body’s assessment of a star rating system was flawed, as no critical evaluation was permitted during the group meetings, and that the outcomes were pre-determined.
Suvs Deliver April Market Momentum
The sales of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) continued to provide strong momentum to Australia’s new car market last month, with total April sales down slightly on last year but year-to-date sales running 3.3 per cent ahead of 2017.
Total industry sales for April were 82,930, which is 0.
Motorcycle Market Down 1.2 Per Cent in First Quarter
Australia’s motorcycle market fell 1.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2018, with all the market categories except for scooters affected by the slight decline.
Record March and Strong First Quarter Growth for Industry
A record March result of 106,988 sales delivered a strong 4.4 per cent first quarter growth for the Australian new vehicle market according to the motor industry’s official statistical service VFACTS.
Australia’s new vehicle market grew 1.
Wary Eye Needed on Children'S ATV safety This Easter
Don’t be looking elsewhere and allow an Easter tragedy; keep a close eye when children are out riding ATVs over the coming holiday break.
Market Growth Continues During February
Australia’s new vehicle market grew 6.1 per cent in the first two months of 2018 compared with the same period last year.
Last month’s industry total of 95,999 was an increase of 7.8 per cent over February last year and lifted the 2018 year-to-date cumulative total to 184,550.
Industry Throws Its Resources Behind Compulsory Airbag Recall
The motor industry’s peak body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), said the industry would move “heaven and earth” to satisfy the requirements of the compulsory Takata airbag recall announced today by the Federal Government.
Industry Praise for SA Government Initiative on Ev Registration
The South Australian Government’s decision to waive vehicle registration and stamp duty on new electric vehicles for five years as an incentive to reduce transport emissions is the kind of initiative which should be adopted across Australia, according to the motor industry’s peak body.
Strong January sales Follow Record Year
Motor vehicle sales across Australia got off to a strong start in 2018 with record-breaking sales in January. This follows on from a record year in 2018.
Total sales for January, including passenger cars, SUVs, light and heavy commercial vehicles totalled 88,551 (up 4.
Newer Cars Will save Lives
Following the release of the AAA’s progress report on the National Road Safety Strategy, Australia’s peak motor industry body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, has again thrown its support behind calls to eliminate both vehicle tariffs and the luxury car tax to make...
Honda Maintains 2017 Overall Lead in Tough Market for Motorcycles
Australia’s motorcycle and ATV/SSV market fell 9.3 per cent in 2017 although total industry sales stayed above 100,000 for the full calendar year.
National sales data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries showed the 2017 result at 104,111, compared with 114,770 in 2016.
Industry Supports Tariff Plan Cut to Make SAfe New Cars Even More Affordable
Australia’s peak motor industry body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, has thrown its support behind calls to reduce vehicle tariffs, a move which it says will give more Australian drivers access to the latest safety technology.
Record Year for Motor Industry in 2017
Australia’s motor industry has achieved another record year of sales in 2017, according to results released today by the industry’s official statistical service, VFACTS.
The industry posted a record December result to reach a 12-month total of 1,189,116, an increase of 0.9 per cent over 2016.
Motoring Industry Urges Aussies to ‘Ask the Question’ on Genuine Parts
As summer road trip season approaches, Australia’s motoring industry is urging families to ask if genuine parts will be used in their pre-trip servicing to ensure cars are properly prepared for their holiday journey.
Accc Report Maligns Car Industry
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today expressed disappointment at the ACCC’s final report into the Australian new car retailing industry.