Regional Australia urged to check vehicles for faulty Takata airbags
Car manufacturers are urging regional and rural Australians to immediately check their vehicles to determine if they are affected by the Takata airbag recall.
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FCAI welcomes Federal Government investment in new technologies
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry, has welcomed today’s announcement by the Federal Government of a $1.9 billion dollar investment package in future technologies.
FCAI notes further vehicle maintenance now permitted at dealerships
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, has today noted an update from the Victorian Government regarding what is permitted for vehicle maintenance in metropolitan Melbourne under the current COVID-19 restrictions.
FCAI comments on latest American study results for operator protection devices on ATVs
On 28th August, the American Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released the results of a study which evaluated the effectiveness of Operator Protection Devices (OPDs) on All-Terrain Vehicles.
FCAI says Victorian car dealerships could COVIDSafely open on 28th September
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry, has implored the Victorian Government to open up Melbourne Metropolitan vehicle and motorcycle dealerships from 28th September – or Step 2 in the COVID-19 Roadmap for Reopening.
FCAI supports 2 Wheel Action Group petition
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) supports initiatives presented by the 2 Wheel Action Group (TWAG) in its bid to improve conditions for motorcycle, scooter, and two-wheeled electric vehicle riders.
FCAI marks World EV Day
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body of the automotive industry, has joined with vehicle manufacturers to mark World EV Day, an event which celebrates the dominant vehicle technology of the future.
FCAI reveals slow August 2020 sales, calls for COVIDSafe industry reopening
New vehicle sales figures for the month of August 2020 have been released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) through the national VFACTS report.
The figures reveal a continuing downturn in the automotive industry. A total of 60,986 sales were reported during the month, down 28
Don’t buy a vehicle with a faulty Takata airbag!
Car manufacturers have a very clear warning for second-hand vehicle buyers: Don’t buy a car until you’ve checked if it has a faulty Takata airbag!
A quick check could save the life of the buyer or their passengers.
Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Week Rolls On
The motorcycle industry’s annual week of two-wheeled commuting, Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Week, will take a different approach in 2020 – and there’s just a month to go before Aussie riders raise their kickstands.
FCAI applauds ARENA’s funding of electric vehicle smart charging trial
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry, has applauded the announcement by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) of funding for an electric vehicle (EV) smart charging trial.
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.
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.