Check a vehicle before you take a ride
Car manufacturers have pleaded with vehicle passengers to check the airbag safety of vehicles with their mobile phones before they take a ride.
Why? Because a quick check could save their lives.
Media Releases
FCAI releases new vehicle sales for July 2020
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has released the new vehicle sales figures for July 2020 and the results demonstrate the continuing challenging conditions facing the market, due to a number of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Farmsafe Australia’s ‘Safer Farmers’ report contains glaring errors
The Farmsafe Australia ‘Safer Farmers’ report released last week shows that agriculture is still one of Australia’s most dangerous industries.
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announces voluntary CO2 Emissions Standard
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today announced a new industry-led reporting system, the FCAI CO2 Emissions Standard, which sets out industry and brand CO2 emissions reduction targets at 2030.
Takata Website reaches 11 Million
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries today advised that Australians have now made more than 11 million vehicle checks on the industry’s Takata compulsory recall website www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au.
These checks have identified more than 1.
Motorcycle and ATV sales soar in second quarter 2020
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, today released the first half figures for 2020, for the sale of new motorcycles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Side by Side Vehicles (SSVs) – and the news is very positive.
FCAI announces uptick in new vehicle sales in June
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has revealed an uptick in new vehicle sales during June 2020, with a total of 110,234 vehicles sold during the month.
While this represents a decrease of 6.
Israel ATV myth busted
In October 2019, the ACCC announced that the fitment of roll-over protection devices would become mandatory for all new ATVs brought into Australia from October 2021.
FCAI announces new Board line-up
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, has announced a new Chairperson and a renewed Board of Directors line-up, following the Annual General Meeting on May 27th.
FCAI urges ACT motorcyclists to ‘get on their bikes’
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is calling on lapsed motorcycle and scooter riders in the Australian Capital Territory to reconnect with their two-wheeled passion and ‘get on their bikes.
FCAI urges NSW motorcyclists to ‘get on their bikes’
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is calling on lapsed motorcycle and scooter riders in New South Wales to reconnect with their two-wheeled passion and ‘get on their bikes.
FCAI urges Northern Territory motorcyclists to ‘get on their bikes’
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is calling on lapsed motorcycle and scooter riders in the Northern Territory to reconnect with their two-wheeled passion and ‘get on their bikes.
FCAI urges Queensland motorcyclists to ‘get on their bikes’
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is calling on lapsed motorcycle and scooter riders in Queensland to reconnect with their two-wheeled passion and ‘get on their bikes.
FCAI urges South Australian motorcyclists to ‘get on their bikes’
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is calling on lapsed motorcycle and scooter riders in South Australia to reconnect with their two-wheeled passion and ‘get on their bikes.
FCAI urges Tasmanian motorcyclists to ‘get on their bikes’
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is calling on lapsed motorcycle and scooter riders in Tasmania to reconnect with their two-wheeled passion and ‘get on their bikes.
FCAI urges Victorian motorcyclists to ‘get on their bikes’
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is calling on lapsed motorcycle and scooter riders in Victoria to reconnect with their two-wheeled passion and ‘get on their bikes.
FCAI urges Western Australian motorcyclists to ‘get on their bikes’
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is calling on lapsed motorcycle and scooter riders in Western Australia to reconnect with their two-wheeled passion and ‘get on their bikes.
FCAI notes ABS statistics re plunge in new vehicle loans
Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today indicate loan commitments for fixed term personal finance plunged in April, down 24.8[1] per cent (seasonally adjusted). This drop was driven by a 37.8 per cent decrease in the value of loan commitments for road vehicles.
FCAI commends Government’s instant asset write-off extension
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has commended the Federal Government’s decision to extend the $150,000 instant asset write-off for an additional six months, through to 31st December 2020.
FCAI releases May 2020 new vehicle sales statistics
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has released new vehicle sales statistics for May 2020, which show a continuation of the steep decline in sales witnessed in April this year.
Across the nation, 59,894 vehicles were sold during May 2020. This represents a 35.
Automotive industry questions Government’s rushed implementation of Franchising Code
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has condemned the move by the Hon Karen Andrews MP, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, to ‘fast-track’ changes to new vehicle franchising agreements.
Two-wheeled solution to COVID challenge
The Australian motorcycle industry and the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) are urging commuters to take to two-wheels with COVID-19 travel restrictions easing and people beginning to resume daily travel to their workplaces.
In Australia there are about 2.
FCAI launches new Takata airbag advertising campaign
Car manufacturers have launched a major advertising campaign warning vehicle owners to check their cars for faulty Takata airbags - or risk their lives and the registration of their vehicles.
Motoring industry advises dealerships are open as restrictions ease
As State and Territory Governments begin to lift COVID-19 restrictions, businesses and organisations are starting the process of re-opening their operations. In turn, workers all over the country could soon re-commence their daily journey to work.