sales Down in Challenging 2018 Environment
New vehicle sales declined over a challenging 2018, according to results released today by the motor industry’s statistical service, VFACTS.
National vehicle sales for December fell by 14.
Media Releases
Keep Your Kids SAfe on All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) This Festive Season
Make safety your first priority when children are out riding on ATVs during this Christmas holiday season.
2018 sales Pass the One Million Mark as Flat Market Persists
National motor vehicle sales eclipsed the one million year-to-date sales mark during November 2018, in a month which overall sales were down according to the latestdata released today by the motor industry’s statistical service, VFACTS.
Industry Welcomes Passage of the Road Vehicle Standards Bill
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) welcomes the passage of the Road Vehicle Standards Bill through the Senate. The Road Vehicle Standards Act will provide the primary framework for motor vehicle standards in Australia.
Suv sales Surge in Soft October Market
Overall national sales of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) continued to climb in October, despite the overall vehicle market in Australia declining over the month, according to the latest data released today by the motor industry’s statistical service, VFACTS.
Automotive Industry Applauds Queensland Government’s Leadership on “Alpha” Airbags
The Queensland Government is showing strong and courageous leadership in issuing Defect Notices to owners of over 2,000 vehicles fitted with dangerous “alpha” type Takata airbags says Australia’s peak motor industry body.
Automotive Industry Welcomes Ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Australia’s automotive industry has welcomed the ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11). Australia’s ratification of the eleven-nation agreement paves the way for commencement before the end of the year.
5,100 Vehicles Affected by Takata Airbag Recall Rectified Each Working Day
Australians have checked the status of more than 4.55 million* vehicles on the automotive industry’s Takata Airbag recall website www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au since it was launched in late July 2018.
Automotive Engineers Program a Welcome Investment in the Industry of the Future
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, of a $5 million program to encourage graduate engineers to work in Australia’s automotive industry.
Red Tape Reduction to Help NSW Businesses Adapt to Future Challenges
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed the announcement by the NSW Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation, Matt Kean, of measures to lessen the burden the regulatory burden on small automotive businesses.
Tough Motorcycle Market Conditions Endure Through the Third Quarter of 2018
Australia’s motorcycle and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)/Side-By-Side Vehicle (SSV) market has fallen 6.2 per cent at the end of the third quarter of 2018.
Industry Welcomes Enhanced, Yet Consistent, Engagement on Future Vehicle Technology
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) welcomes the $9.7 million announcement by the Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack of the establishment of the Office of Future Transport Technologies.
Rising Suv sales as the Market Softens in September
Despite continuing increases in national sales of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) in September, the overall vehicle market in Australia declined over the month, according to the latest data released today by the motor industry’s statistical service, VFACTS.
Industry Applauds SA Government Decision on ‘Alpha’ Airbags; Urges All States and Territories...
The bold decision by the South Australian government to refuse registration to owners whose vehicles are fitted with dangerous “alpha” type Takata airbags should be adopted right across the country, says Australia’s peak motor industry body.
Suv sales Power Ahead Despite Minor Market Decline
National sales of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) continued to power ahead in August, despite a small decline in the overall market according to the latest data released today by the motor industry’s statistical service VFACTS.
National vehicle sales for August reached 95,221, down 1.
Industry Website Clocks Up More Than 1.2 Million Airbags Checked
The Australian motor industry’s innovative web tool used to check whether a vehicle’s airbag inflator is affected by the Takata recall has recorded more than 1.2 million responses in the first week since going “live”.
The website www.IsMyAirbagSafe.com.
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.
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.