Record November Keeps Industry on Target
Record November sales have kept the Australian motor industry on target for another best-selling year, according to the latest results released by the industry’s statistical service VFACTS.
Media Releases
Industry Concern Over New Queensland Car Tax
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today expressed deep concern at the Queensland Labor Government’s announcement that it would introduce an additional $2 per $100 of dutiable value added to the transfer duty costs of buying new cars worth more than $100,000.
International Expert to Provide Evidence to Accc Quad Bike Inquiry
An international expert in off-road vehicle dynamics and safety has been invited by Australia’s peak motor industry body to provide key evidence to the upcoming Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into quad bike safety.
Small Cars & Suvs, Light Commercials Drive October Record
Small cars and SUVs, together with a continued strong demand for light commercials, have driven Australia’s new vehicle market to a record October sales result according to data released by the motor industry’s official statistical service, VFACTS.
On Your Bike: Industry Urges Motorcyclists to Ride to Work Next Week
Australia’s motorcycle industry is now counting down the hours to the kick-off for the industry-wide campaign (October 8-15) in which riders all around the country are being urged to ride their motorcycles to work.
National Ride Your Motorcycle To Work Week (www.ridetoworkweek.com.
Honda Leads as Motorcycle Market Dips
National motorcycle, ATV and SSV sales for the nine months to the end of September declined 7.8 per cent compared with the same period in 2016, according to the latest sales data published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.
September Keeps Car Market Ahead of Record
Three of the growth segments in the Australian new vehicle market continued their momentum during September despite a 2.4 per cent dip in the overall market compared with the same month last year.
A total of 100,200 new vehicle sales were recorded nationally last month, a fall of 2.
Industry Seeks Balanced Discussion on Consumer Protection
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.