FCAI releases January 2020 new vehicle sales figures
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today released the new vehicle sales figures for the month of January 2020, utilising the updated VFACTS reporting system for the first time.
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89,199 Motorcycles sold in 2019
Australia’s Motorcycle Market (which includes the ATV/SSV market) fell 6.1 per cent in 2019, with total sales for the full calendar year of 89,199.
New vehicle sales down in challenging 2019 market
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today released new vehicle sales results for calendar year 2019. The sales data was calculated through the automotive industry’s statistical service, VFACTS, which will be enhanced through system improvements from 1st January 2020.
Additional faulty Takata airbags identified on Australian roads
Owners of relevant vehicles urged to re-check their car on the Takata website www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has received notification that an additional 78,000 vehicles on Australian roads may be fitted with faulty Takata airbags.
Keep safe when riding All-Terrain Vehicles and Side by Side Vehicles this festive season
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the ATV and SSV importers in Australia, urges all families to make safety the priority when riding off-road vehicles this holiday season.
November 2019 new vehicle sales figures
New vehicle sales figures for the month of November 2019 have today been released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia.
Auto industry's Takata website top nine million checks
Australians have now made more than nine million vehicle checks on the automotive industry’s Takata Airbag recall website www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au.
Of these almost 1.5 million have been identified with airbag inflators affected by the national safety recall.
Car Makers pass 2.4 million Takata rectifications
Australian car makers have now rectified more than 2.4 million vehicles affected by faulty Takata airbags. This leaves 373,000 vehicles still to be rectified as part of a national recall initiated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
CarAdvice join the search for Takata airbags
Join CarAdvice National Motoring Editor Josh Dowling as he travels with Takata airbag replacement technicians, journeying to the furthest reaches of Australia to replace dangerous airbag inflators.
FCAI releases October 2019 new vehicle sales figures
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, has released new vehicle sales figures for the month of October 2019.
Click cautiously or cop a counterfeit
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is urging Australians to click cautiously following the release of research showing up to 60 per cent of online search results connect consumers with retailers selling counterfeits1.
ATV industry questions the ability of the Government’s new safety standard to actually save lives.
Australian all-terrain vehicle (ATV) manufacturers today responded to the Australian Government’s announcement that roll-over ‘protection’ devices must now be fitted to all-terrain vehicles sold in Australia.
FCAI announces third quarter 2019 motorcycle data
Data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) revealed 62,973 motorcycles, ATVs and scooters were sold during the first nine months of 2019, compared with 68,460 for the same period in 2018.
This represents an 8.
FCAI encourages all motorists to check their vehicle for faulty Takata airbags
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has today reiterated its urgent call to all Australian motorists to check the status of their vehicle on the industry website, www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au.
September 2019 new vehicle sales figures announced by FCAI
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, has released new vehicle sales figures for the month of September 2019.
Eight million Australian vehicles checked for deadly Takata airbags
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today revealed the industry website, www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au, has enabled more than eight million Australians to check whether their vehicle is fitted with a faulty Takata airbag that can seriously injure or kill vehicle occupants.
Motorcycle Commuters Ready to Ride
Monday October 7, Australia’s motorcyclists will kick Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Week into gear, saddling up for a week of two-wheeled commuting.
FCAI releases August 2019 new vehicle sales figures
New vehicle sales figures for the month of August 2019 have been released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry. Total sales for the month were reported at 85,633 units, a 10.1 per cent drop over the same month in 2018.
FCAI releases July 2019 new vehicle sales figures
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has released the new vehicle sales figures for the month of July 2019. The industry reported 83,184 sales for the month, a 2.8 per cent decrease from July 2018.
New Takata airbag figures released today
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has noted the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) release of the latest quarterly Takata airbag recall rectification figures.
Automotive industry escalates faulty Takata airbag advertising campaign
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), on behalf of Australian automotive brands, is escalating its Takata airbag warning with a new advertising campaign across multiple communication platforms.
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries Releases Half-Year Motorcycle sales Figures
Data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) revealed 42,457 motorcycles, ATVs and scooters were sold during the first six months of 2019, compared with 47,909 for the same period in 2018.
This represents an 11.
FCAI Releases June 2019 New Vehicle sales Figures
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has released sales figures for the month of June 2019 which report a drop of 9.6 per cent in the Australian new vehicle market. Sales for the month totalled 117,817 units, with year to date 2019 sales totalling 554,466 units.
FCAI Announces State-Based Campaign to Locate Faulty Takata Airbags
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry, has announced a state-based campaign to raise awareness of the Takata airbag recall.