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Industry Seeks Balanced Discussion on Consumer Protection

19th September 2017

The peak body for Australia’s motor industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, has called for a fair and balanced discussion on consumer law and related issues in its response to a recent draft report into new car retailing produced by the ACCC.

Industry Recognises Mike Mrdak’s Contribution

7th September 2017

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, as the peak industry organisation representing vehicle manufacturers and importers of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Australia, offers its thanks to Mike Mrdak for his enormous contribution to Australia’s transport sector over many years,...

August Record for Motor Industry

7th September 2017

Australia’s motor industry posted its fourth consecutive month of record sales and its highest August outcome on record last month, according to results released today by the industry’s official statistical service, VFACTS.
The August result of 96,662 was 1.

Free Helmet Offer Promotes ATV and Ssv Farm safety

30th August 2017

In a concerted effort to encourage more riders to wear helmets, Australia’s leading ATV/SSV brands will give away the market’s newest and most innovative helmet with every ATV and SSV ute sold during September.

Tasmanian Coroner Releases Quad Bike Inquest Findings and Recommendations

28th August 2017

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed the findings of the Tasmanian Coronial Inquest into seven ‘quad bike’ (or ATV) fatalities which were released today (Friday, 25 August 2017).
The FCAI strongly supports the Coroner’s recommendation that helmets be mandatory.

Industry Welcomes Consumer Protection Against Personal Import of New Vehicles

16th August 2017

Australia’s peak motor industry body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has warmly welcomed an announcement by the Government not to proceed with the personal importation of new vehicles due to consumer protection issues.

Get Back on Your Bike: Motorcycle Brands Join Forces for Industry Initiative

16th August 2017

In a first for the Australian motorcycle industry, all the major motorcycle brands have joined forces to encourage riders across the country to get their motorcycle out of the garage and ride it to work.

Benefits in New ATV Helmet Win Full Industry Support

11th August 2017

Widespread adoption of the new Shark ATV helmet would have an immediate impact on reducing ATV injuries nationally, industry research has found.

Statement by the FCAI on the Release of the Accc Draft Report Into the New Car Retail Industry

10th August 2017

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries notes the release today (August 10) of the ACCC’s extensive draft report into Australia’s new car retailing industry.

July Record for Motor Industry

3rd August 2017

Australia’s motor industry posted its fourth month of record sales for 2017 with July as its third successive month of record gains, according to results released today from the motor industry’s official statistical service, VFACTS.

FCAI Statement Re Takata Airbag Incident and Recall Campaign

24th July 2017

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the man involved in the tragic incident of July 13 and we understand that Honda Australia is working closely to provide whatever assistance is required.

Second Quarter Recovery for National Motorcycle Market

7th July 2017

The national motorcycle market produced a second quarter sales recovery to be 4.1 per cent down in the first half of 2017 compared with the same period in 2016, according to the latest data published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

Motor Industry Posts Monthly sales Record

5th July 2017

Australia’s new motor vehicle sales achieved a best-ever monthly result in June, according to the motor industry’s statistical service VFACTS.
June sales hit a new monthly record high of 134,171, an increase of 4.

Record May Lifts sales Across All States

5th June 2017

The Australian motor industry posted a record result for the month of May, with all states and the Northern Territory growing in vehicle sales.
May sales totalled 102,901, a healthy 6.4 per cent increase on the same month last year with all market segments increasing.

Industry Welcomes Ntc Report on Carbon Dioxide Emissions

5th June 2017

The newest data released by the National Transport Commission supports the motor industry’s assertion that credits and incentives are vital in encouraging more consumers to buy low emissions vehicles and, in doing so, continue to drive down Australia’s carbon dioxide emissions.

Worksafe Victoria Revises Its Announcement on Opds Following Legal Action by ATV Industry

24th May 2017

As a result of legal proceedings commenced against it by the leading Australian distributors of All Terrain Vehicles (“ATVs”, or sometimes called “quad bikes”), WorkSafe Victoria has made substantial revisions to the announcement that it made in March 2016, “New...

Industry Welcomes Investment in Advanced Manufacturing Fund

12th May 2017

Australia’s peak motor industry body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement in this week’s Budget to introduce an Advanced Manufacturing Growth Fund to help turbocharge Australian manufacturing into the 21st century.

Light Commercials Hold Up in a Reduced April Outcome

4th May 2017

Strong growth was experienced in light commercial vehicles, and in particular 4X4 utilities, despite a weaker April sales outcome, according to the motor industry’s statistical service VFACTS.

Opinion on Service and Repair Not Supported by Facts, SAys Industry

27th April 2017

An opinion piece by the Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Competition and Productivity Dr Andrew Leigh in today’s media (27 April 2017) about access to independent vehicle service and repair is not supported by the facts, according to the motor vehicle industry’s peak body.

Fall in First Quarter Motorcycle sales

11th April 2017

The national motorcycle market suffered a 13.4 per cent decline in the first quarter of 2017 compared with the same period in 2016 according to the latest sales data published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

Be ATV SAfe Over Easter Holidays

7th April 2017

A visit to a farm or country property over the Easter holidays can be an exciting experience for all children but to the inexperienced ATV rider, the offer of riding one of these machines can be fraught with danger.

Record March Result for Motor Vehicle sales

5th April 2017

Australia’s motor industry has recorded its best-ever March sales result, with the market up 0.9 per cent on the same month last year.
The motor industry’s statistical service VFACTS revealed that 105,410 vehicles were sold in Australia last month, 898 more than in March 2016.

Coronial Findings on ATV safety Should Not Be Ignored

29th March 2017

The ATV industry has taken the initiative by promoting recognised safety practices and progressing the Coronial recommendations in order to achieve improved safety outcomes for riders.

Industry Seeks Urgent Action to Stop Kids Riding Adult ATVs

10th March 2017

Australia’s ATV industry is urging State and territory governments to adopt the recommendations of previous Coronial inquests in order to fast-track better safety for ATV riders.

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